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In this issue
As well as a preview of the upcoming Avionics & Testing Innovations conference in London on 2nd-3rd June, we have an excellent range of in-depth features:
GCAP – The future of Air Dominance?
Jon Lake investigates the two main issues facing the Global Combat Aircraft Programme in 2026.
Part II: Scaling Intelligence in Aerospace Manufacturing
A follow up to Part I in the last issue, here we look at Intelligent Factories to Intelligent Production Systems
Start your engines
A look into how aircraft engines are undergoing a step change as numerous programmes seek to disrupt current propulsion technologies
In the mix: Hybrid-electric aircraft gain traction
Alex Preston looks into the challenges and progress of hybrid electric engines
The March To Multicore Processors Continues
Are multicore processors ready support the advanced IT? James Careless looks at the progress made over the past year.
Data transfer security
Maintaining software integrity and authenticity
The Future of Remote Pilot Training: An Aerospace Innovations Roundtable
James Careless gets together with Col (Ret) Tim “TJ” Moser at Varjo Technologies, Fabi Riesen of Loft Dynamics and Naco Navacerrada at Entrol, to discuss Remote Pilot Testing
Check Ride
Ian Harbison looks at how air data testing is a vital maintenance task to ensure that pilots are presented with accurate speed and altitude information.
Mobility matters
Alex Preston investigates a mobile-first design approach to RO that can unlock quantifiable and intangible benefits.
Mastering Spare Parts Management
James Careless reviews future of parts management and why aviation is still struggling to go paperless
The Global Aviation Engine Crisis
How the industry is tackling the clear and persistent problem of not enough engines to meet the demand for air travel.
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