How secure are IFEC systems?

Expert viewpoint Sep 22. 2017

Air transport gets up to speed on cybersecurity

Faced with relentless growth in air traffic, more competition and new environmental challenges, stakeholders in the air transport sector are engaged in a...

Expert viewpoint May 12. 2017

What helicopter pilots think of Thales's new interactive cockpit

Veterans of the offshore industry, helicopter pilots Hervé Maugis and Hervé Bertocchi have thousands of flight hours under their belts. They recently evaluated...

Expert viewpoint Nov 10. 2016

The digital transformation of the defence sector

Industry 4.0, Big Data, hyperconnectivity… Beyond the buzzwords, digital transformation heralds a new age of innovation and arguably the biggest revolution in...

Expert viewpoint Oct 12. 2016

Avionics vs. open-world systems: new challenges and opportunities

Open-world apps are competing more and more with dedicated avionics systems. What do these solutions offer and how can we tap their potential to add value for...

Expert viewpoint Sep 27. 2016

SATA goes paperless with Thales TopWings EFB

Onboard interviewed Pedro Marques, SATA Co-Pilot and Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) administrator, regarding his TopWings’ experience.

Expert viewpoint Jun 23. 2016

TopOwl goes digital

As the flagship HMSD for the Tiger and NH-90 helicopters, TopOwl is very popular with pilots. Custom-fitted to the head shape of each individual pilot, it...

Expert viewpoint Jun 06. 2016

Cybersecurity: Committed to meeting the highest standards

In an increasingly connected world, cybersecurity is an emerging concern and Thales is committed to meeting the highest standards. For Onboard, Frederick...

Expert viewpoint Jun 03. 2016

Safety and capacity driving future innovations

Assuring safe flight operations and increasing capacity are the two main challenges for helicopters in the years ahead. Emmanuel Guyonnet, strategy director...

Expert viewpoint May 23. 2016

Big Data for aviation: a new revolution is coming

We are familiar with disruptive technologies that have an impact on our everyday lives (such as Uber transportation, commercial drones delivering groceries to...