Aerospace & Defense Roundup: Jul. 08

July 09, 2020

Viasat Enhances Ka-Band Connectivity For Business Aviation

Satellite communications provider Viasat said July 8 that it has removed internet speed limits for business aviation subscribers to its Ka-band service plans.
NASA
Jim Bridenstine

U.S. EMS Helicopter Operator Orders IFR-Certified AW119

A U.S. emergency medical services (EMS) helicopter operator has become the first commercial customer to order an instrument flight rules (IFR)-certified AW119 single-engine light helicopter.

FAA, Swiss Authority To Collaborate On Drones

The FAA and Switzerland’s Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) will cooperate on the development and coordination of drone safety standards, the agencies announced July 8.

EA-18G

U.S. Navy

Calspan To Conduct AI-Automated Dogfighting Demo For DARPA

DARPA has selected Calspan to modify up to four Aero Vodochody L-39 Albatros jet trainers to test whether pilots will trust the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to automate dogfighting.

NASA, Boeing Finish Review Of Starliner’s Troubled Debut

NASA and Boeing have completed a joint review of software and verification problems that cut short the uncrewed flight test of Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner, resulting in 80 recommendations to be implemented prior to a repeat test targeted for late this year.

Bridenstine not giving up on 2021 NASA budget increase, U.S. Navy reversing a more than 10-year-long shortfall of generator control units, Calspan to conduct AI-automated dogfighting demo for DARPA, NASA and Boeing finish review of Starliner's troubled debut and more. A roundup of aerospace, space and defense news.

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