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Cirrus SR Series G7+ Becomes First Piston Aircraft with FAA-Approved Safe Return™ Autoland and Auto-Throttle

Cirrus Aircraft’s new SR Series G7+ integrates Garmin’s Safe Return™ Autoland system — the first FAA-approved emergency landing solution with auto-throttle on a single-engine piston aircraft. A cockpit pushbutton initiates autonomous runway selection, navigation and landing if the pilot becomes incapacitated.

2025-05-06T04:02:15.072363-07:00

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North American Carriers Boost Cybersecurity, AI and IT Spending, SITA Reports

2025-05-05T04:51:09.859768-07:00

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Army to Cut Apache Helicopters, Halt Gray Eagle Purchases for Drone Swarms

2025-05-01T16:55:16.589084-07:00

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United Airlines Retracts AI Scheduling for Attendants After Protests

2025-04-26T06:53:16.544096-07:00

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dronelife.com

Europe’s defence drone startups Quantum Systems and Tekever hit €1bn+ valuations Investors are backing Europe’s defense drone sector, as German developer Quantum Systems closed a €160M Series C — pushing its valuation beyond €1bn — and Portugal’s Tekever crossed the €1bn threshold in its latest funding round. The capital infusion will accelerate AI-driven sUAS production and global expansion.

2025-05-06T08:12:40.717089-07:00

Europe’s defence drone startups Quantum Systems and Tekever hit €1bn+ valuations

spaceinsider.tech

BlackSky Commissions First Gen-3 Earth Observation Satellite Delivering 35 cm Imagery, Readies Second for Q2 Launch BlackSky Technology has successfully commissioned its first Gen-3 satellite, which is outperforming expected tasking-to-delivery metrics with early customer acclaim for 35 cm resolution imagery and AI-driven analytics. The company is preparing to ship the second Gen-3 unit for a planned Q2 launch, accelerating its Earth observation capabilities.

2025-05-06T07:36:48.591456-07:00

BlackSky Commissions First Gen-3 Earth Observation Satellite Delivering 35 cm Imagery, Readies Second for Q2 Launch

Skies Magazine

Ribbit to Retrofit Legacy Aircraft for Pilotless Cargo Flights in Canada’s North Toronto-based start-up Ribbit is retrofitting legacy turboprops with advanced autopilot systems to enable autonomous cargo operations across Canada’s North. The platform aims to slash operating costs and enhance logistics resilience in remote regions by eliminating the need for onboard pilots.

2025-05-06T06:58:55.085882-07:00

Ribbit to Retrofit Legacy Aircraft for Pilotless Cargo Flights in Canada’s North

Aviation Week

Whisper Aero Unveils Hybrid-Electric Autonomous Cargo Aircraft Family for Contested Logistics U.S. startup Whisper Aero plans to develop a family of hybrid-electric autonomous cargo aircraft designed to operate in contested environments. Leveraging hybrid-electric propulsion and advanced autonomy, the platform aims to extend range, reduce acoustic signature and boost battlefield logistics resilience.

2025-05-06T05:06:04.320543-07:00

Whisper Aero Unveils Hybrid-Electric Autonomous Cargo Aircraft Family for Contested Logistics

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Cirrus SR Series G7+ Becomes First Piston Aircraft with FAA-Approved Safe Return™ Autoland and Auto-Throttle Cirrus Aircraft’s new SR Series G7+ integrates Garmin’s Safe Return™ Autoland system — the first FAA-approved emergency landing solution with auto-throttle on a single-engine piston aircraft. A cockpit pushbutton initiates autonomous runway selection, navigation and landing if the pilot becomes incapacitated.

2025-05-06T04:02:15.072363-07:00

Cirrus SR Series G7+ Becomes First Piston Aircraft with FAA-Approved Safe Return™ Autoland and Auto-Throttle

Financial Times

Palantir Q1 Beats Estimates, Lifts Revenue Guidance Despite After-Hours 9% Slide Palantir delivered a forecast-beating first quarter and raised its full-year revenue outlook, yet its shares fell 9% in after-hours trading as investor concerns over defence spending linger. The data intelligence specialist’s performance underscores resilience across its commercial and government segments.

2025-05-05T15:46:23.846600-07:00

Palantir Q1 Beats Estimates, Lifts Revenue Guidance Despite After-Hours 9% Slide

The Aviationist

T-7A Red Hawk Ejection System Clears High-Speed Test, Addresses Safety Deficiencies On April 16 at Holloman AFB, the USAF’s 846th Test Squadron conducted a high-speed sled trial of the T-7A Red Hawk’s upgraded ejection system, marking a key milestone in resolving earlier safety issues and keeping the trainer program on schedule.

2025-05-05T09:18:15.246067-07:00

T-7A Red Hawk Ejection System Clears High-Speed Test, Addresses Safety Deficiencies

Runway Girl

North American Carriers Boost Cybersecurity, AI and IT Spending, SITA Reports North American airlines are directing more capital into cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and broader IT systems, according to SITA’s new Aviation IT Insights report. The study shows carriers are responding to increasing cyber threats and leveraging AI-driven solutions to streamline operations and improve passenger services.

2025-05-05T04:51:09.859768-07:00

North American Carriers Boost Cybersecurity, AI and IT Spending, SITA Reports

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