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DARPA tests artificial intelligent dogfighting in two-versus-one simulations

DARPA’s Air Combat Evolution programme tested team dogfighting between artificial intelligence-controlled fighters in a software simulation in February. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)’s Air Combat Evolution (ACE) programme tested team dogfighting between artificial intelligence-controlled fighters in a software...

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US trade groups call on government to ease travel restrictions

Numerous lobby groups and trade organisations representing the aviation and travel industries have called upon the US government to develop a roadmap that would relax international restrictions and once again allow foreign tourists to enter the country. Numerous lobby groups...

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France’s Aura Aero unveils 19-seat electric aircraft development plan

French aerospace firm Aura Aero is intending to develop a 19-seat electric-powered regional aircraft, as it looks to certify its two-seat Integral R light single. Aura Aero says the 19-seat project, to address the embryonic low-carbon transport sector, is supported...

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​Austrian resumes normal service on London and Tel Aviv flights

Austrian Airlines is resuming normal operation for flights to London and Tel Aviv from Vienna after an easing of Covid-19 related restrictions. Austrian Airlines is resuming normal operation for flights to London and Tel Aviv from Vienna after an easing of Covid-19...

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EasyJet chief dismisses sustainable fuels as irrelevant to short-haul future

Short-haul carriers have little reason to invest in the development of sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) when new propulsion technologies are on the horizon, in the view of EasyJet chief executive Johan Lundgren. Short-haul carriers have little reason to invest in the development of sustainable aviation fuels...

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Alaska Airlines names new chief operating officer

Constance von Muehlen has been named as Alaska Airlines’ new chief operating officer, effective 3 April. Constance von Muehlen has been named as Alaska Airlines’ new chief operating officer, effective 3 April. She replaces Gary Beck, who is retiring. Source:...

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Don’t wait: Prepare for severe weather now as storm season begins in Oklahoma City

Now is the time to prepare for severe weather season in Oklahoma City, so you aren’t scrambling at the last minute to make a plan to keep your family safe during a tornado or thunderstorm. Be sure you always have...

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Satcom radome vibrations prompt A220 ELT antenna checks

Airbus A220 operators are being instructed to check and replace emergency locator transmitter antennas, after incidents in which vortices from a communications radome generated vibrations resulting in antenna failure. One of the incidents resulted in the antenna separating from the...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (03.19.21): Airport Rotating Beacon

Airport Rotating Beacon A visual NAVAID operated at many airports. At civil airports, alternating white and green flashes indicate the location of the airport. At military airports, the beacons flash alternately white and green, but are differentiated from civil beacons...

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (03.19.21)

“Faced with the global unpredictability around event restrictions and international travel, we believe that we made the best decision for the event. This way we can provide a platform that is safe for exhibitors, visitors and staff and encourages high...

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