General Dynamics has deployed its air traffic control radios in Floyd W. Jones Lebanon Airport in Missouri as part of the Federal Aviation Administration air-ground communications modernization program. The CM300/350 V2 VHF and UHF voice over Internet protocol radios are the first to go into operation at the airport, the company said Monday. Chris Marzilli, president of […] More

A fresh Research and Markets report forecasts that demand for cloud-based security services will propel the global aviation cybersecurity market to a compound annual growth rate of 5.94 percent from 2014 through 2019. Research and Markets said Friday end-users are turning to cloud-based security services due to ease of management. “Cyber threats are a major concern […] More

A new study from TechNavio predicts the market for aviation cybersecurity platforms will experience a 5.94 percent compound annual growth rate from 2014 to 2019. The research highlighted cyber threats as a major security issue for aviation organizations due to a growing adoption of mobile technologies, Reportlinker said Wednesday. TechNavio analysts believe technology could help […] More

A General Dynamics business unit has obtained approval from the Federal Aviation Administration for radio systems designed to help air traffic controllers and aircraft pilots exchange digital voice communications. General Dynamics C4 Systems said Tuesday that FAA approved theCM-300/350 VHF and UHF radios to replace legacy radios at air traffic control sites across the U.S. Prior to […] More

A Boeing aircraft designed for coastal search and rescue, anti-piracy and border security applications took its maiden test flight on Friday. Boeing partner Field Aviation launched the maritime surveillance aircraft from Pearson International Airport in Toronto under a demonstration project, Boeing said Wednesday. The multi-mission MSA was derived from the Bombardier Challenger 604 business jet […] More

Merlin Labs has secured $105 million in a round of Series B financing led by investment management firm Baillie Gifford and Snowpoint Ventures, with the announcement coinciding with the receipt of a U.S. Air Force contract to equip the service branch’s C-130J Super Hercules military transport aircraft with its autonomous flight technology. The latest round […] More

The Department of Transportation is seeking information from providers of cloud services that could support the operational mission of the Federal Aviation Administration, according to a SAM. gov sources sought notice. With the current FAA Cloud Services contract expected to be completed by August 25, 2025, the agency is conducting a market research to determine the best acquisition approach for the follow-on effort.

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Lockheed Martin's venture capital arm has made a strategic investment in weather intelligence provider Meteomatics to support the latter's product development and market expansion initiatives. Meteomatics said Thursday it will use the capital to scale its high-resolution weather and climate technology and expand its presence in the defense, energy, aviation, insurance and government sectors.

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For centuries, humanity has harbored a profound desire to venture into the vast expanse of space. In recent years, a number of space and mission companies have emerged, dedicated to advancing the frontiers of space exploration and developing new space technologies. These companies have been actively engaged in various initiatives, from conducting scientific research and […] More

General Dynamics’ information technology business announced the opening of the GDIT Emerge Innovation Center at the company’s headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia. GDIT said Thursday that the center is the latest investment in its expansion of research and development and technology labs nationwide to support government missions. “Our customers’ needs have evolved, and they require […] More

Emerging defense, security, and warfare trends have changed the government contracting landscape. Efforts that were previously focused on securing the mainland and fighting off enemy threats now extend to modernizing warfare equipment and mobility technology, integrating digital solutions into existing processes, expanding healthcare services to civilians and military personnel, exploring the aerospace realm for advanced […] More

Leonardo‘s helicopters business is establishing a 113,000 sq. ft. facility at Whiting Aviation Park in Milton, Florida, to accommodate repair and overhaul, transmission work on aircraft components. The company said Monday the Leonardo Helicopters Florida Support Center will have four large hangar bays, Dynamic Test Bench, full-sized paint booth, tooling and equipment as well as […] More