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...

Expert viewpoint Mar 09. 2016

Making flying safer in a world with new challenges

Thales Avionics technical director Bruno Nouzille looks at the new challenges facing the aerospace sector and tells us what Thales is doing to address them.

Expert viewpoint Feb 29. 2016

France-UK: doing business together in Training and Simulation

Stephen McCann, UK Training and Simulation Managing Director, strongly believes that training and simulation is a very good example of successful and promising...