27 March, 2024
United adds new, larger overhead bins to Embraer E175 aircraft
Jet2 heading south with its next UK base........ Bournemouth
The UK’s largest tour operator and third largest airline, has this week put on sale 16 sunny destinations across Europe for Summer 2025 from its 12th UK base - Bournemouth!
IFS Cloud picked by Joby Aviation to help shape the future of eVTOL aircraft
The IFS Cloud for Aviation Maintenance platform was chosen to accelerate Joby Aviation's ambitious growth plans to manufacture and deliver eVTOL aircraft for commercial passenger service on a global scale
IFS, the global cloud enterprise software company confirmed this week that Joby Aviation, the leading manufacturer of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for commercial air taxi services, has selected the IFS Cloud for Aviation Maintenance solution for its pioneering eVTOL aircraft maintenance processes.
Fighting deepfakes has become a billion pound industry in the UK
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ID Crypt analysed the changing market size, measured in annual revenue, of the Fraud Detection Software Development industry* and the Cyber Security Software Development industry* to see how they have grown over the past decade to combat the rise of deepfake technology and the manipulative powers it can have on a population.
What is deepfake technology?
Deepfakes are synthetic media, often in the form of videos, audio, or images, created with artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning algorithms.
Often, this technology enables deepfake creators to use the face, voice, or both of a chosen person, and create media in which they do or say anything the creator wants. It is a technology that is estimated to cost the global economy more than £60 billion a year.
One example is the series of dramatic photos supposedly depicting the arrest of Donald Trump. Another is the fake yet utterly convincing audio recording of Labour leader Keir Starmer screaming at an aide for forgetting an iPad.
Recent data shows that the number of online deepfakes is doubling every six months, and such is the disinformation they’re creating in the political sphere ahead of this year’s elections in the UK and USA that some are already calling this the year of AI elections.
The deepfake process is becoming so sophisticated that it is now incredibly difficult to quickly differentiate between genuine and fake content. This poses a real threat to the world because of the speed at which news and images travel around the world via social media. Before a deepfake can be spotted, it has already reached and tricked millions of people.
26 March, 2024
Another milestone in electric motor tech for H55
Air Canada Issues Annual Report Highlighting its Achievements in 2023
Record operating revenue, advanced strategic initiatives
Air Canada today issued its 2023 Annual Report highlighting the carrier's achievements for the year. In addition to its strong financial results, including record annual revenue, the airline made progress on key strategic initiatives. The report is available in the Investor Relations section of www.aircanada.com.
"Air Canada delivered very strong results in 2023. We met key financial objectives and advanced or exceeded most of our strategic and operational goals for the year, demonstrating our ability to perform consistently," said Michael Rousseau, President and Chief Executive Officer of Air Canada.
"We continued to renew our fleet with more fuel-efficient and comfortable aircraft, and we expanded our network and products to offer more choice and convenience to our customers. We also advanced our Environmental, Social and Governance programs through our sustainability, equity and accessibility activities and supported the communities we serve, including by providing thousands of employment opportunities.
"Air Canada has a solid foundation to build upon and a clear vision for the future as a leader in the global aviation industry, connecting Canada to the world, and as a trusted partner for all our stakeholders. I thank our customers for their loyalty, our 39,000 employees for their hard work and dedication to safe operations and our investors for their support throughout the year."
Among its key accomplishments, in 2023 Air Canada:
Sirius Aviation AG and PARQ Development Join Forces, Bringing 10 Hydrogen VTOL Jets to Bali
Airbus to acquire INFODAS and strengthen its cybersecurity portfolio
Airbus to acquire INFODAS and strengthen its cybersecurity portfolio
25 March, 2024
City of Doncaster Council agree terms on flagship production site for Airlander 10
Hybrid Air Vehicles to open flagship production site for Airlander 10 in Doncaster
City of Doncaster Council and Hybrid Air Vehicles Ltd reach agreement for major new Airlander 10 production centre at Carcroft Common site, for production, testing and certification operations.
Hybrid Air Vehicles’ plans for Doncaster will create a £1bn+ per annum export business, over 1,200 high-value green jobs and new supply chains within the South Yorkshire Investment Zone.
Announcement builds on a previous agreement with SYMCA, underpinned by a £7m investment by the region.
Britten-Norman secures new investment
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DoorDash and Wing Announce Drone Delivery Pilot in the US
Expanded partnership brings speed and convenience of drone delivery to consumers beginning in Christiansburg, Virginia
The Empire State Building unveils Star Wars-themed takeover
Dynamic Light Show, Interactive Fan Experiences, Celebrity Visit, and More
Star Wars in Lights
Step into the Scenes
Reliable Robotics Selected for U.S. Air Force Funding Program
Air Lease Corporation announces pricing of offering of €600 Million of Senior Unsecured Medium-Term Notes
22 March, 2024
STARLUX Airlines expands San Francisco-Taipei route to daily service
Taiwan-based luxury carrier STARLUX Airlines announced that its second trans-Pacific route between San Francisco and Taipei, launched on December 16, will increase from thrice weekly to daily from this week.
The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) route will now observe this weekly schedule.
Flight | Route | Schedule | Departure Time | Arrival Time |
JX011 | SFO-TPE | Daily | 00:40 | 05:30+1 |
JX012 | TPE-SFO | Daily | 23:30 | 19:15 |
*Note: Flight number and schedule may change without prior notice. |