Artificial Intelligence

Rune Aero is using an interactive virtual wind tunnel powered by physics-based machine learning algorithms to optimize an autonomous cargo aircraft design.

The Republic of Singapore Air Force and Singapore’s Defense Science and Technology Agency have linked up with Shield AI to co-develop AI for autonomous ops.

After the regional jet-helicopter crash near DCA, the FAA faces scrutiny of its handling of reports noting the risks of mixing helicopters and commercial flights.

The first applications might be seen in runway overrun awareness and alerting systems (ROAAS), and then traffic detection, over the next 12 months.

By selling aircraft to its partners in Abu Dhabi, Archer says it can generate up to $20 million in revenues. It aims to replicate the program in numerous markets eventually.

BlackSky’s says its proprietary AI software system can rapidly detect vehicles, aircraft, vessels and buildings within images gathered by its Gen-3 satellite.

MAB Engineering is targeting optimized turnarounds and faster technician prep through new technology and training strategies.

Planet aims to use Claude’s reasoning and pattern recognition abilities to analyze its daily scan of Earth, the company said on March 6.

The Technical Repetitives Examination tool aims to make technical logbook write-ups simpler and more transparent.

The partnership will combine the Hivemind AI pilot developed by Shield AI with L3Harris’ electromagnetic battle manager.

Airlines and airports are investing more in IT to meet growing demand for travel, exploring the potential of AI and biometrics.

Turbulence canceling; deep learning controls flow; stratospheric test flight; and imaging manufacturing defects.

Honeywell’s RASP also aims to anonymize speech for national security purposes.

Edge Group Chairman Faisal Al Bannai says the company’s defense export ambitions could still reach a major milestone this year with more than half of bookings coming from abroad.

The deal is expected to close in the second quarter. FlyExclusive will acquire the business for between $12 million and $22 million.

European artificial intelligence company Helsing says it will supply 6,000 of its new HX-2 attack uncrewed air systems (UAS) to Ukraine.

Amygda’s CEO argues that artificial intelligence can help free technicians to do more important maintenance work.

The software can generate personalized instructions for workers, tweaking the steps to better guide beginner, intermediate or expert employees.

Space startup Loft Orbital is deepening links with AI specialist Helsing as part of an effort to deploy a new LEO satellite constellation starting in 2026.

Automotive software startup Applied Intuition acquired EpiSys Science (EpiSci), forming a new powerhouse in the defense market for autonomy programs.

Engineers spend only about 50% of their time on engineering work in aerospace and defense, according to a study.

The Denver-based company’s sales rose 36% annually to $828 million in the fourth quarter while adjusted earnings per share reached $0.14.

Chinese satellite startup Ada Space Technology has filed preliminary paperwork to go public.

The partners will use Vertix AI, Google Cloud’s machine learning platform, to analyze decades of solar activity data.

Aviation is “in the stone age” of AI in engine maintenance, but its predictive capabilities can lead to major savings, panelists at Aero-Engines Americas said.