Innovation Oct 24. 2017

The more electric aircraft pushes back

Thales and Safran Landing Systems are working together to optimise power conversion for the electric taxiing system, an innovative solution that will help to...

Innovation Oct 19. 2017

ECOsystem UTM: a solution to simplify the process of drone flight authorization for small operators

The Federal Aviation Administration has selected a small group of companies, including Thales, to support their effort to simplify the process for small UAS...

Innovation Aug 01. 2017

Techlog: new application to optimize airline maintenance processes

On-time performance has become crucial in the aircraft maintenance process. Airlines can no longer wait for a paper technical log report to be retrieved by...

Innovation Apr 13. 2017

Smart autopilot concept makes light work for helicopter pilots

Thales has launched a new Compact Autopilot system that weighs so little it can equip light helicopters. The technology opens up new opportunities for light...

Innovation Mar 23. 2017

Flying in 4D

4D trajectory is at the core of SESAR and will enable more direct flights with benefits for passengers, airlines and the environment. Pascal Combe, THALES...

Innovation Feb 13. 2017

HTAWS: the smart collision avoidance system for helicopters

Building on its knowledge of specific helicopter operations (medical evacuation, police…), Thales has developed the most advanced Helicopter Terrain Awareness...

Innovation Jan 30. 2017

Smart mobility: avionics for trains

Building on its experience in air navigation, Thales is helping to solve a puzzle that has intrigued the rail industry for over a decade — how to bring the...

Innovation Jan 04. 2017

Counter jamming and spoofing threats in military operations

As the threat of GPS/GNSS electronic warfare is evermore real and important, military platforms need to be protected to avoid mission failure. With the...

Innovation Dec 23. 2016

Live weather updates in the cockpit

Thales and Brussels Airlines have demonstrated a new live weather service that sends weather updates to the pilot's Electronic Flight Bag system throughout the...