UAS in the news: Flexrotor on ice; Vanilla’s 10-day target; DARPA’s drone hive; Vahana test plans; Flirtey in Silicon Valley; DJI’s Drone SAR app; Airbus bolsters counter-UAS.

An inevitable consequence of the new broadband satcom capabilities that satellite-communications network providers and avionics companies are teaming to provide both to the passenger cabins and to the flight decks of aircraft is that pilots’ electronic flight bags (EFBs) are beginning to offer real-time updates of operational information.

Once airports are equipped for data communications, the next big phase is set for 2019.

Engine shutdown on a Braathens ATR 72 interrupted most recent incident, in Nov. 2014.

Enabling on-site MRO technicians to collaborate interactively with experts is a worthwhile goal, but obstacles remain in making it a reality.

MRO providers highlight expansion of capabilities and facilities

Mario Araujo, vice president of engineering at TAP Portugal, talks with Inside MRO about the airline’s aftermarket strategies.

MRO operators are beginning to reap the benefits as fluid dynamics and simulation potential is being realized.