Tag Archives: Avionics

02Jan/26

AI-Driven Aerial Symphony: 11,787 Drones Use Intelligent Control to Shatter World Record in Chongqin

Jan. 2, 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — In June 2025, two Chinese organizations collaborated to produce a monumental light show in Chongqing that officially secured a Guinness World Record. Utilizing a fleet of 11,787 drones, the performance established a new benchmark for the largest aerial image ever created by multirotor aircraft. The event served as a celebration of the city’s 28th anniversary as a municipality while showcasing local advancements in low-altitude technology and tourism. Observers witnessed a series of massive glowing illustrations, including landscapes, animals, and human figures, that spanned the night sky. The sheer magnitude of the operation required multiple adjudicators to verify the achievement on-site. This spectacle highlighted the growing intersection of digital innovation and public art on an unprecedented scale. Continue reading

31Oct/25

PntGuard: Safeguarding Maritime Navigation from GNSS Spoofing

PntGuard™ is a new maritime security solution designed to combat Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) spoofing and jamming at sea. Developed through a collaboration between Tschudi Shipping Company, NAL Research, and SGM Technology AS, PntGuard provides vessels with authenticated, true position data even when other bridge systems are compromised by malicious electronic warfare. The source emphasises that the increasing threat of GNSS disruption poses significant risks to maritime safety and compliance, potentially leading to collisions, sanctions violations, and insurance disputes. PntGuard leverages the Iridium® low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite network to deliver a highly resilient signal, offering a standalone navigational aid that instantly alerts crews to position falsification and provides the vessel’s true track in real-time. Continue reading

10Oct/23

THALES TO MODERNISE ZAMBIA’S AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL WITH LATEST TOPSKY ATC SOLUTION

Thales, Tue, Oct 10 2023 – Following the contract signed in 2014 with Zambia Airports Corporation Limited(ZACL), Thales is modernising the ATC (air traffic control) centres at Lusaka and Livingstone international airports in Zambia.
Thales is expanding its TopSky – ATC air traffic control automation solution with two new applications. The first is Controller Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC), which allows clear and secure dialogue between pilots and controllers. The second is Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Contract (ADS-C), which automatically transmits aircraft flight status reports to ATM systems on the ground. Continue reading

06Jun/23

PANASONIC AVIONICS AND UNITED AIRLINES SIGN DEAL TO INSTALL THE TRANSFORMATIVE ASTROVA IN-FLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM ON NEW LONG-HAUL INTERNATIONAL AIRCRAFT

Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic Avionics) has today announced an agreement with United Airlines (United) as its first customer in the Americas for its new Astrova in-flight engagement (IFE) solution. United plans to install Astrova on select new Boeing 787 and Airbus A321XLR aircraft beginning in 2025. Continue reading