U.S. federal agencies have formally petitioned the FCC to reconsider its order allowing Ligado Networks access to spectrum near GPS.

China has conducted its first remote tower operation at Xinyuan Nalati Airport (NLT) with a China Express Airlines flight controlled remotely from the Xinjiang Airport Group’s center in Urumqi, 385 km away. 

The IFC/IFE sector is reeling along with all aviation. Analysts and executives see sunnier days eventually, but also darkening clouds.

Increased connectivity creates new vulnerabilities—from avionics to inflight-entertainment networks and airline back-end operations.

LONDON—Four UK space companies have teamed up to form a consortium to secure roles in British government programs as the country looks to grow its presence in space.

Local controllers and Eurocontrol experts build complex air traffic architecture as the project advances.

U.S. Senate hearing fails to resolve why the FCC approved access to spectrum near GPS frequencies, with conditions.

UK future flight vision; sandbox for UAVs; making LEO safer; augmented-reality landings; connected by balloon.