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Malaysia Airlines joins IATA Turbulence Aware, rolling out real-time turbulence intelligence for crews

Malaysia Airlines has adopted IATA’s Turbulence Aware programme, integrating real-time turbulence data to help pilots navigate rough air. The airline says the move strengthens operational decision-making and improves passenger comfort as weather volatility increases.

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2026-07-22T03:26:42.249038-07:00

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Collins expands automation for flight decks and ATC via automated checklists and transcribed clearances

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2026-07-22T04:47:10.347945-07:00

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Autonomous air- and maritime-defense push: US Marines pick Allen Control’s Bullfrog C-UAS; Farnborough spotlights Bumblebee V2 d

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2026-07-22T00:22:41.345536-07:00

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Airbus, Landing Zones and Leonardo advance UAS/AI and hybrid-electric R&D; Leonardo-Baykar JV hits readiness while an aerostruct

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2026-07-22T00:08:14.674727-07:00

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Collins expands automation for flight decks and ATC via automated checklists and transcribed clearances Collins is pushing automation across the flight deck and air traffic control workflow, using automated checklists and transcribed clearances to streamline near-term procedures. The approach aims to reduce manual steps while improving continuity between cockpit operations and ATC communications.

2026-07-22T04:47:10.347945-07:00

Collins expands automation for flight decks and ATC via automated checklists and transcribed clearances

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Malaysia Airlines joins IATA Turbulence Aware, rolling out real-time turbulence intelligence for crews Malaysia Airlines has adopted IATA’s Turbulence Aware programme, integrating real-time turbulence data to help pilots navigate rough air. The airline says the move strengthens operational decision-making and improves passenger comfort as weather volatility increases.

2026-07-22T03:26:42.249038-07:00

Malaysia Airlines joins IATA Turbulence Aware, rolling out real-time turbulence intelligence for crews

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Autonomous air- and maritime-defense push: US Marines pick Allen Control’s Bullfrog C-UAS; Farnborough spotlights Bumblebee V2 d Allen Control Systems says the US Marine Corps selected its Bullfrog autonomous weapon system under the GBAD programme to counter low-cost, weaponized drones. Separate Farnborough updates include Bumblebee V2 enhancements for air-to-air intercepts, a Babcock-led low-cost USV-based maritime air-defense concept, and BAE Systems’ unveiling of the UK’s first uncrewed autonomous collaborative combat aircraft.

2026-07-22T00:22:41.345536-07:00

Autonomous air- and maritime-defense push: US Marines pick Allen Control’s Bullfrog C-UAS; Farnborough spotlights Bumblebee V2 d

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Airbus, Landing Zones and Leonardo advance UAS/AI and hybrid-electric R&D; Leonardo-Baykar JV hits readiness while an aerostruct Airbus Defence and Space and Landing Zones signed a strategic partnership for advanced uncrewed aerial systems in Canada. Leonardo’s LBA Systems joint venture with Baykar has reached full operational readiness, establishing a European base for AI-enabled UAS, carrier-capable drones and crewed-uncrewed teaming. Separate Airbus hybrid-electric progress via the LEIA project and Leonardo’s aerostructures JV moving final sign-off to year-end highlight shifting timelines.

2026-07-22T00:08:14.674727-07:00

Airbus, Landing Zones and Leonardo advance UAS/AI and hybrid-electric R&D; Leonardo-Baykar JV hits readiness while an aerostruct

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FCC to consider allowing unlicensed devices to communicate directly with satellites The FCC announced it will consider a proposal to permit unlicensed wireless devices to communicate directly with satellites, expanding beyond today’s licensed satellite-link ecosystem. The effort would broaden access to spectrum paths that can support direct-to-device connectivity using commonly available consumer radio capabilities.

2026-07-21T10:53:58.954625-07:00

FCC to consider allowing unlicensed devices to communicate directly with satellites

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KBR reshapes defense technology unit to pursue Golden Dome missile-defense work KBR said July 21 it is restructuring to better compete for work under the Trump administration’s “Golden Dome” multilayer defense concept. The company is aligning its digital engineering, space surveillance, and missile-defense businesses to target contracts aimed at countering missile and aerial threats.

2026-07-21T03:25:31.360154-07:00

KBR reshapes defense technology unit to pursue Golden Dome missile-defense work

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TTTECH appoints Eddie Myers as CEO of TTTECH North America to drive growth across aerospace, defense and critical infrastructure TTTECH has named Eddie Myers as CEO of TTTECH North America, tasking him with shaping the company’s strategic direction for its aerospace, defense, and critical-infrastructure businesses. The appointment is positioned as a growth accelerator for TTTECH’s North American operations.

2026-07-21T00:53:51.037670-07:00

TTTECH appoints Eddie Myers as CEO of TTTECH North America to drive growth across aerospace, defense and critical infrastructure

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Embraer- Anduril eye Barracuda missile; Anduril and Archer unveil autonomous hybrid-electric VTOL platform as interceptor market Embraer and Anduril signed an MOU to pursue the Barracuda missile for the C-390, without a timeline for initial testing. Separately, Anduril and Archer Aviation unveiled a jointly-developed autonomous hybrid-electric VTOL platform for both defense and commercial missions. In adjacent drone-defense moves, Kratos was selected by the US Energy Department to protect nuclear transports from drone attacks, and X-Bow announced its Buckler interceptor after successful flight testing against Shahed-type drones.

2026-07-20T23:23:16.290925-07:00

Embraer- Anduril eye Barracuda missile; Anduril and Archer unveil autonomous hybrid-electric VTOL platform as interceptor market

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