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How The Military Could Use A.I. To Solve Pilot Oxygen Problem

A new breathing sensor might one day be able to use predictive algorithms and possibly even artificial intelligence to warn of hypoxia-like cockpit events before they occur.

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

Airbus Shelves A320neo Upgrade For Now

Airbus is pushing out a decision on whether to go ahead with upgrades of its A320neo family aircraft, as the company continues to face tough challenges in ramping up narrowbody production and with the in-service A320neo fleet.

 

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SPACE

Human Explorers Seem Likely Part Of Finding Life On Mars

Even with its recent push to return astronauts to the lunar environs, NASA has not given up on landing astronauts on Mars.

CROSSOVER NARROWBODY JETS

Crossover Jets Can Complement Workhorse Narrowbodies

“Airlines will look at efficient small single-aisle [aircraft] as their second type for their single-aisle operations,” says one industry executive.

 

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AIRCRAFT INTERIORS EXPO

 

Airbus Gears Up For A330neo Airspace Cabin Delivery

Airbus is preparing for introduction of the Airspace cabin on the A330neo and is refining the design on the A320neo, both variants of the cabin being touted as continuing the A350's passenger experience.

 

Airbus, Zodiac Offer Lower-Deck Passenger Beds

The development of a lower-deck passenger compartment in Airbus widebodies is bringing the airframer and Zodiac back together in cabin interiors, two years after a clash caused by Zodiac's delay and quality issues.

 

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Thales Pitches Two New IFE Suites

Thales introduced two new inflight entertainment (IFE) suites, the lower-cost Core and the high-end Prestige, at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg this week.

 

STG Aims To Light Up Airbus Models

STG Aerospace has launched the latest version of its liTeMood retrofittable LED lighting system for installation in the Airbus A320 and A330 aircraft. 

 
 

Virgin Galactic Working On Cabins And Further Testing

Commercial spaceflight venture Virgin Galactic has been working to design a cabin that works in multiple orientations, although the company is reluctant to put a timeline on its first passenger flight.

 

Recaro Chief Sees USB Taking Over From Power Sockets

Recaro Aircraft Seating CEO Mark Hiller believes traditional power sockets will ultimately be replaced by USB power on short- and mid-haul flights, as laptop charging technology evolves.

 

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