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Grant Shapps calls for an “electric revolution in the skies”
As the aviation industry is set to grow exponentially, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has insisted we "get to grips with commercial aviation greenhouse gas emissions".
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Adapting operations to accommodate growth with remote digital towers
Ports of Jersey has been following remote tower technology for many years, having recognised very early on that this would revolutionise the future provision of air traffic control services. Recently appointed Jersey Airport Director, Inez Bartolo, explains some of the reasons behind the company’s decision to pursue remote tower technology,…
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UK launches ‘Innovation Sandbox’ to be at forefront of aviation technology
With projects ranging from air taxis to AI in air traffic control, the UK CAA's 'Innovation Sandbox' plans to keep UK aviation at the forefront of technology.
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New technology will see exact position of drones with real-time location
Partnership between Cranfield University, Thales and Vodafone will see an investment in technology which is able to see the exact position of drones, ensuring drone use is safe beyond the line of sight.
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Success for suction robot following trials inspecting aircraft for damage
Cranfield University has carried out successful trails of a suction robot which can detect and repair damage to aircraft, as part of the CompInnova Project.
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Barclays opens new aviation technology hub at Cranfield University
The Eagle Lab at Cranfield is the first on-campus aviation technology lab to act as a base for ambitious aviation, innovation and entrepreneurship projects.
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UK’s first digital air traffic control centre opens at Cranfield
The first digital air traffic control centre, which has opened in Cranfield University, replicates what can be seen through the windows of a traditional air traffic control tower.
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Cranfield University announces Professorship in Autonomous Systems
Cranfield University, leaders in aviation technology, reveal plans for leading research role in autonomous systems and artificial intelligence.
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Blue Bear and Cranfield to create drone experiment corridor
Blue Bear and Cranfield University create experimentation corridor for the testing of drones, which will combine academia and industry experts.
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Major UK research institution sets out goals for tackling rising passenger numbers
A major aerospace research institution has set out its main goals for dealing with problems arising from the magnitude of passengers expected to use the air transport in the coming decades.
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Has the British aviation industry lost its edge?
In the race of aviation tech there are more and more runners each year. Britain is falling behind according to aerospace expert Iain Gray, and it is of the utmost importance that it makes great strides to keep pace.
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New £65 million centre to spearhead UK research in digital aviation technology
It has been announced today that a new £65 million Digital Aviation Research and Technology Centre (DARTeC) will be built at Cranfield University to spearhead the UK’s research into digital aviation technology. Once constructed, DARTeC will provide research facilities unprecedented in Europe.
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Revenues In-Depth Focus 2017
No longer reliant on airline fees to generate their revenue, airports are increasingly looking to non-aeronautical revenue streams to boost their income. From traditional retailing, to car park facilities, to business development opportunities and of course route enhancements, airports still have many opportunities to enhance their returns...