A few hours before the inauguration of the Berlin ILA airshow, the German Chancellor unsurprisingly announced the end of the Future Combat Air System (FCAS). Launched by Emmanuel Macron and Angela Merkel in 2017, the program initially intended to prepare a Next Generation Fighter (NGF) aircraft, remote effectors, loyal unmanned wingmen (drones, as in unmanned […]
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CÚCUTA, Colombia — On Saturday, June 6, 2026, prominent investigative journalist and press freedom advocate Cristian Hernando Herrera Nariño was shot and killed outside his home in the northeastern border city of Cúcuta. Herrera, who served as the editor-in-chief for regional digital media outlets Cúcuta Real and Cúcuta al Rojo Vivo, was targeted by armed […]
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Dual‑SIM technology has become a standard feature in modern smartphones, but not all dual‑SIM systems are created equal. Across the global mobile industry, two major modes exist: Although DSDA is often discussed online, it is rarely implemented in consumer smartphones. This article explains what DSDA really is, how it differs from DSDS, why it’s uncommon, […]
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COLOGNE, June 8, 2026 — The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published an assessment of the interdependencies between aviation safety and socio-economic factors affecting safety-critical personnel in Europe, to ensure that socio-economic dimensions have been adequately integrated into aviation safety analysis. This is EASA’s second report on this topic produced under Article 89 of […]
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The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) released Proposed Issue 03 of its Concept Paper on Artificial Intelligence (AI), now open for a consultation period of 10 weeks. This is the final Concept Paper deliverable foreseen under the EASA Artificial Intelligence Roadmap 2.0. Building on Issue 02, which explored Level 1 AI (‘human augmentation/assistance’) and […]
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EASA has extended the deadline for applications to the call for expression of interest (CEI): CEI Number: 2026.03Categories of Tasks: Air Traffic Management/Air Navigation Services Systems and ConstituentsExtended Closing Date: 14 June 2026 (23:59 CET) EASA seeks to accredit up to eight Qualified Entities. All applicants must meet the essential requirements, as well as the specific requirements […]
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LISBON, May 29, 2026 — Nine European institutions showcased their joint vision and progress toward a more modern and effective air traffic management system in Europe at Airspace World, the annual three-day ATM trade fair that took place in Lisbon this week. The nine organisations ran a joint stand under the concept Europe for Aviation […]
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Corona Borealis Studio / Shutterstock Society depends on chemistry far more than we consciously realise, from medicines to energy to electronics. However, chemistry is viewed with as much apprehension as gratitude, because of the pollution and health problems that some chemicals cause. There is a strong desire to have all the benefits of chemistry, but […]
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The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published another four Easy Access Rules enhanced online publications with faster access, speedier performance, permalinks, optimised old features, and improved navigation: Easy Access Rules for ATM/ANS — Provision of Services; Easy Access Rules for ATM/ANS — Equipment; Easy Access Rules for Standardised European Rules of the Air; […]
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EUROCONTROL and EASA, together with aviation stakeholders, have jointly developed two use case descriptions for the use of Electronic Conspicuity (EC) to enhance traffic awareness for pilots and facilitate integration of drones in shared airspace. The use cases will serve as input to the joint Electronic Conspicuity assessment and validation work performed in Europe and […]
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