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#SHEPHERD project funded by EASA - European Union Aviation Safety Agency presented its consolidated results at the final dissemination event  on April 23rd with an audience of more than 250 experts! If you are interested in discovering the results of the standards assessment related to unmanned aircraft systems (#UAS) operations and U-Space, visit the #EASA webpage: https://lnkd.in/dN43GVAN You will find: 🔸 SHEPHERD D3.2-D3.3 with the assessment of the second set of standards. 🔸A summary table mapping all requirements in the scope of the project with the standards assessed. 🔸The recording and the presentation from the webinar. 🙏 We take this occasion to thank EASA - European Union Aviation Safety Agency and the whole #SHEPHERD team for the past two years of incredible work and effort. “The drone industry is long awaiting the publication of a list of recommended standards to support an easier demonstration of compliance to the regulatory provisions – states Marco Ducci, SHEPHERD’s Project Manager (Deep Blue) – In this context, SHEPHERD represents a key effort to speed up this process and provide the drone industry a common reference for the development and operation of UAS to strengthen the EU leadership in this field”. Wing Aviation - Azur Drones - Michael Allouche - German Aerospace Center (DLR) - Murzilli Consulting - ANRA Technologies - EuroUSC Italia S.r.l. - Volocopter #Drones #Regulations #Innovation

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Good news! 👉 EASA, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency, has approved the certification basis for the Veronte Autopilot, making it the first guidance and flight control system for UAS and eVTOL to undergo an ETSO-C198 certification process. EASA has verified and approved the Certification Programme and the Article Technical Specification, documents that establish the certification basis for the Veronte Autopilot under the framework of ETSO-C198 "Automatic Flight Guidance and Control Systems (AFGCS)." This certification of the autopilot as a component will confirm compliance with manned aviation standards, facilitating the certification of both manned and unmanned aircraft. These levels of compliance are necessary for the operation of unmanned aircraft in the Certified Category (according to Regulation (EU) 2019/947) and for VTOL (VCA) aircraft that carry passengers. It will also enable the installation of the Veronte Autopilot in already certified manned aircraft in accordance with Regulation (EU) 748/2012 and its annex, known as Part 21. At the same time, this milestone positions Embention as a pioneer and leader in the certification of critical systems for unmanned and VCA / eVTOL aircraft. It represents another step towards enabling and normalizing critical operations with these types of aircraft, such as urban air mobility, including air taxis and urban freight transport. https://lnkd.in/dZhYRifG

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Embention, a leader in aerospace technology, celebrates a significant milestone as the EASA - European Union Aviation Safety Agency, approves the certification basis for their Veronte Autopilot. This marks the first ETSO-C198 certification for a guidance and flight control system designed for both UAS and eVTOL aircraft. Embention’s dedication to meeting stringent aviation standards is evident in their compliance with DO-178C, DO-254, DO-160, ISO9001, and EN9100 certifications. The Veronte Autopilot’s miniaturized design ensures advanced control capabilities for unmanned and manned autonomous vehicles. EASA’s approval of the Certification Programme and Article Technical Specification under ETSO-C198 signifies a pivotal achievement, setting the stage for further certifications crucial for unmanned aircraft operations under Regulation (EU) 2019/947 and VTOL (VCA) aircraft carrying passengers. Javier Espuch, Chief Business Development Officer at Embention, emphasizes, “This milestone with EASA underscores our commitment to innovation and safety in airspace integration. It paves the way for widespread adoption of our Veronte Autopilot in critical applications such as urban air mobility and air taxis.” Read more about Embention’s pioneering certification journey and the Veronte Autopilot’s capabilities on our blog. #AvfoilNews #Embention #VeronteAutopilot #ETSO #EASA #AviationCertification #UAS #eVTOL #AerospaceTechnology #UrbanAirMobility #AirTaxis #FlightControlSystems #InnovationInAviation #SafetyStandards #FutureOfFlight

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Airbus and Sener have signed the #contract to design and develop SIRTAP Line-of-Sight control data link. This RPAS will enhance the tactical capabilities of the Armed Forces in surveillance and reconnaissance. The agreement encompasses development, production, and logistical support, highlighting Sener's position through its centre of excellence in #communications and its involvement in international programmes for remote operators and next-gen #autonomousnavigation platforms such as Eurodrone. This data link will be crucial for the operability and effectiveness of SIRTAP, strengthening the collaboration between both companies in the aerospace and defence sector. More information: https://lnkd.in/dK4M_uC5 #SenerAerospaceandDefence

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Using C++ in Airbus DS ISR Products, an overview by Carlos Gómez Carrasco at using std::cpp 2024 We present an overview of the ISR mission systems at Airbus Defence and Space, examining their nature and applications. Building on this foundation, we analyze the evolution of the software solution, culminating in a detailed presentation of how each component of the system is currently organized, with a particular focus on the communication among the various services. Concurrently, we demonstrate the applications of C++ within the solution, detailing the reasons that guided our choice of programming language. This discussion will also highlight the strengths and challenges associated with this decision. https://lnkd.in/dTgYk_Fw

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🔔 The European Environment Agency (EEA) has awarded an international consortium, consisting of the lead ▶ GAF AG and partners ▶ e-GEOS, Telespazio Ibérica, Deutsches Zentrum für Luft-und Raumfahrt e.V. and Confluvio, the task of producing and maintaining the upgraded EU-Hydro set of products as part of the Copernicus Land Monitoring Service (CLMS). 🌊 EU-Hydro is a dataset of the European river network covering the EEA38 territory. It includes surface water bodies and drainage networks. ✔ The production of EU-Hydro and its derived layers is coordinated by the EEA as part of the Copernicus Land Monitoring Service. ✔ The EU-Hydro suite of products is intended to provide information about the physical characteristics and geographical distribution of Europe's water bodies, including rivers, lakes and catchment areas. More information: https://lnkd.in/d-32FZbw #EUHydro #landcovermapping #CopernicusCLMS #LandMonitoringService #CopernicusLand #hydrographicdataset #runoffmodelling #floodforecasting #naturerestauration #climateadaption #ClimateChange #resourcemanagement #environmentalprotection #rivers #lakes #surfacewater #riskassessment  Telespazio Copernicus EEA EARSC European Commission

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On April 11, the final demonstration of the European Defence Industrial Development Programme (EDIDP) 2020 JEY-CUAS (Joint European sYstem for Countering Unmanned Air Systems) counter-drone project took place in Italy. The demo was coordinated by #Leonardo in the presence of representative of the European Commission, several European Ministries of Defence, and project partners.   The JEY-CUAS project has the primary objective of defining the specifications and preliminary design of a comprehensive counter-drone capability, focusing on the threat represented by micro and mini drones. This capability encompasses detection, tracking, classification, identification, risk assessment, and neutralization, addressing both single and multiple UAS units that may operate as uncoordinated entities, teams, or as a single “swarm” system.   The demonstration highlighted edge-computing platform simulations of JEY-CUAS sensing, neutralization, and C2 (Command and Control) services, along with a physical demonstrator based on a selection of mature yet innovative technologies among the wide set of JEY-CUAS developments. The integration of physical components has been achieved through standard interfaces. System tests showcased its C-UAS capabilities, from target detection, through tracking, classification, and identification to threat neutralization.   The consortium, which was formed to oversee the activities, is coordinated by Leonardo and consists of 40 partners from 14 countries (Italy, France, Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, Greece, Cyprus, Lithuania, Estonia, Romania, and Czech Republic). 𝑇ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑗𝑒𝑐𝑡 ℎ𝑎𝑠 𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑒𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑑 𝑓𝑢𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐸𝑢𝑟𝑜𝑝𝑒𝑎𝑛 𝐷𝑒𝑓𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝐼𝑛𝑑𝑢𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑎𝑙 𝐷𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑙𝑜𝑝𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑃𝑟𝑜𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑚𝑚𝑒 (𝐸𝐷𝐼𝐷𝑃) 𝑢𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑟 𝐺𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑡 𝐴𝑔𝑟𝑒𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝐸𝐷𝐼𝐷𝑃-𝐶𝑈𝐴𝑆-2020-78-𝐽𝐸𝑌-𝐶𝑈𝐴𝑆. 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑠 𝑟𝑒𝑓𝑙𝑒𝑐𝑡 𝑜𝑛𝑙𝑦 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑎𝑢𝑡ℎ𝑜𝑟𝑠’ 𝑣𝑖𝑒𝑤 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐸𝑢𝑟𝑜𝑝𝑒𝑎𝑛 𝐶𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑖𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛 ���𝑠 𝑛𝑜𝑡 𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑝𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑏𝑙𝑒 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑎𝑛𝑦 𝑢𝑠𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑚𝑎𝑦 𝑏𝑒 𝑚𝑎𝑑𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑖𝑛𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑖𝑡 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑠.

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On April 11, the final demonstration of the European Defence Industrial Development Programme (EDIDP) 2020 JEY-CUAS (Joint European sYstem for Countering Unmanned Air Systems) counter-drone project took place in Italy. The demo was coordinated by Leonardo in the presence of representative of the European Commission, several European Ministries of Defence, and project partners. The demonstration highlighted edge-computing platform simulations of JEY-CUAS sensing, neutralization, and C2 (Command and Control) services, along with a physical demonstrator based on a selection of mature yet innovative technologies among the wide set of JEY-CUAS developments. The integration of physical components has been achieved through standard interfaces. System tests showcased its C-UAS capabilities, from target detection, through tracking, classification, and identification to threat neutralization.

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We are happy to announce that we are now part of the Aerospace-X project!   Aerospace-X is a collaboration between 30 companies, associations and research institutes, in which Airbus Operations GmbH is taking the lead.  The "Aerospace-X" consortium intends to establish an open, collaborative data network for the global aviation industry. This will transform the currently not consistently digital supply chain landscape into a new end-to-end ecosystem with partners and to enable a new form of collaborative value creation to: 🔹 Boost the resilience and speed/ability of adaptation, 🔹 Increase the sustainability and conformity with regulations, 🔹 Improve the transparency to optimize processes and data-based decision-making, 🔹 Increase the efficiency through preventive E2E quality management, 🔹 Create the foundation for a collaborative, data-based value creation.   We are proud to be participating as a partner in this project, which has special attention to sustainability, by focusing on our existing carbon footprint and our approach towards lifecycle analysis. #AerospaceX #DataNetwork #Aviation #Sustainability Montana Aerospace

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Announcement! The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (#EASA) has published the first Easy Access Rules (EAR) for U-space (Regulation (EU) 2021/664). The EAR for U-space incorporate Regulation (EU) 2021/664, the ‘U-space Regulation’, setting a regulatory framework for the U-space, an airspace defined by certain drone geographical zones, Regulation (EU) 2023/203 on information security, amending the U-space Regulation, and ED Decision 2022/022/R with the acceptable means of compliance (AMC) and guidance material (GM) to the U-space Regulation. The EAR for U-space are available for download on the EASA website and link is shared in the first comment! #drones #AdvanceAirMobility #AirTaxi #USpace

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🌟 Thales Achieves Historic DVR from EASA - European Union Aviation Safety Agency for UAS100 in SAIL III Category! 🌟 🎉 AeroXperience is thrilled to share that Thales, in collaboratıon with AEROMAPPER and ONERA - The French Aerospace Lab, has become the first entity to receive a Design Verification Report (DVR) from the EASA - European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for operating light Drones in the medium-risk SAIL III category. This milestone underscores Thales Defence leadership in the civil Drone Market and marks significant progress in certifying the Thales UAS100 platform under stringent conditions. 🎉 🔑 Key Highlights: 🔑 - Enhanced Safety: The DVR reinforces the Safety of Unmanned Aerial Operations, reducing risks to Air Traffic Control, installations and ground personnel. - Innovative Collaboration: Thales Aerospace, AEROMAPPER and ONERA - The French Aerospace Lab have worked closely with EASA - European Union Aviation Safety Agency to define and validate compliance with the Light UAS Special Condition. This collaboration resulted in the integration of Thales' ScaleFlyt Avionics Systems with the AVEM 300 UAV and its CERBERE safety-critical Autopilot. - Future Goals: The next milestone for Thales is achieving DVR SAIL IV for the UAS100, with ongoing Flight test campaigns and a cooperation agreement with Centaurium UAS. 🗣 Statement: 🗣 - Marc Duval-Destin, VP for Strategy, Product Policy, and Innovation, Flight Avionics at Thales: “We are particularly proud to achieve such a premiere as it paves the way for wider deployment of secure long-range Drone Operations. Defence missions will benefit from the AVEM 300’s proven cerbere triplex Advanced Avionics, since AEROMAPPER recently joined forces with Thales’ land and air systems activities.” 🚁 This achievement is a testament to Thales' commitment to Innovation Development and Safety in the rapidly evolving drone sector. The Thales UAS100 drone continues to push the boundaries, leveraging advanced technologies to ensure secure and efficient operations. 🚁 ✨ Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to advance drone technology and safety standards! ✨ #Thales #EASA #Drones #UAS100 #Innovation #AviationSafety #SAILIII #Aeromapper #ONERA #ScaleFlyt #UAV #DroneTechnology #Aviation #SafetyFirst #TechLeadership #DroneCertification #UAS #Aviation

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The European Galileo navigation system has two more satellites in orbit following their launch in the early morning of Sunday, 28 April, at 01:34 BST/02:34 CEST. With 30 satellites now in orbit, Galileo is expanding its constellation, increasing the reliability, robustness and, ultimately, the precision, benefiting billions of users worldwide. Already the most precise satellite navigation system in the world and the largest European constellation of satellites, Galileo has been operational since 2016, when Initial Services were declared. Galileo is making a difference across the fields of rail, maritime, agriculture, financial timing services and rescue operations. Many strategic sectors depend on it: already 10% of the EU's yearly GDP relies on satellite navigation and this is set to increase. From finding our way, to supporting Search and Rescue activities and providing ultra-precise timestamps for all kinds of institutional and commercial applications, Galileo is integral to our everyday lives. Since the conception of Galileo, 38 Galileo satellites have been developed and tested by ESA and European industry for the EU’s Galileo programme. Of these, four In-Orbit-Validation and 26 Full Operation Capability satellites have been placed in orbit with 12 launches. This launch is taking place only a few days after the new Public Regulated Service (PRS) signals started to be broadcasted. This encrypted navigation service is specifically designed for authorised governmental users and sensitive applications, contributing to increase Europe’s autonomy and resilience in the critical domain of satellite navigation. The eight remaining Galileo First Generation satellites are ready to be launched soon, after which a Second Generation (G2) of satellites will start joining the constellation, expected in 2026 with the Ariane 6 launcher. ESA, as Galileo's design authority and system development prime, is working with European industry to develop the G2 satellites that will revolutionise the fleet with enhanced capabilities. G2 satellites will use electric propulsion and host a more powerful navigation antenna, more and even better atomic clocks and fully digital payloads. #ESA #PRS #Galileo

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Airbus achieves Eurodrone’s Preliminary Design Review The Eurodrone programme has successfully performed the Preliminary Design Review (PDR). Led by Airbus Defence and Space as prime contractor, this major programme milestone has been completed with OCCAR and representatives of the four customer nations (France, Germany, Italy and Spain) in the presence of the three Major Sub-Contractors (MSC), Airbus Defence and Space Spain, Dassault Aviation and Leonardo. The PDR proves that the initial design of the aircraft has consistently matured, paving the way to proceed with the detailed design. It is the outcome of different technical assessments and evaluations conducted, such as Wind Tunnel Testing to confirm the aerodynamic configuration of Eurodrone, the overall design to ensure demonstration of operational capability, and the validation of a fully representative Digital Twin. From the very beginning, the Eurodrone programme benefits from both design philosophies – physical and digital. Supported by and based on the knowledge already gathered, the Eurodrone programme enters into a new phase to reach the Critical Design Review (CDR), which will represent the final step and closure of architecture and system design. “Performing the Preliminary Design Review for the development of Eurodrone represents an important step forward for this key European defence programme”, said Jean-Brice Dumont, Head of Air Power at Airbus Defence and Space. “It shows a real joint effort and collaborative spirit from all industrial partners and the Customer community to ensure European sovereignty and independence in this critical segment of unmanned long endurance ISTAR capability.” Provided with innovative cutting-edge technology and designed to become one of the main pillars of any future combat air system, the Eurodrone will be an indispensable capability to facilitate international conflict prevention and crisis management, ensuring operational superiority to the nations, especially in the context of Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) missions. #AirbusDefence #Eurodrone #DefenceMatters  

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𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 A deviation from the approved design data introduces evolutions to the manufactured product, part, or appliance. They can be seen as equivalent to those evolutions which are introduced by a change. They may affect the physical or functional condition of a product, part, or appliance, and the impact on airworthiness could be appreciable or not appreciable. Such evolutions can affect the form, fit, function, material, and performance in a similar manner to an embodied change or repair. Since the airworthiness shall be guaranteed under any circumstance, such evolutions shall be addressed following the same principles in place of changes to TC for their classification and approval. More: https://lnkd.in/dGT_Krxi Comments deadline is 21 June 24 Ciro Pirone #EASA

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We believe in model-based development. For us, physical modelling is a key step to understand all important effects and internal design drivers of any complex system. Especially for novel aircraft configurations without existing learning curves, model-based design is crucial for increasing development speed and reducing financial as well as safety risks. Keeping the simulation models as close as possible to physical reality is the true challenge. The flight simulator replicates the human machine interfaces of the operator consisting of the Battle Management System (#BMS), the Primary Flight Display (#PFD), and the Monitoring Flight Display (#MFD). Currently, the simulation team is integrating the physical lessons learned from the landing mishap to provide our flight control engineers with a fair chance to improve controllability and system safety 🦾🛡️ Follow us to stay tuned to all the updates on our development! 👉 #AVILUS #LoadAndFly #BattleManagementSystem #PrimaryFlightDisplay #MonitoringFlightDisplay #FlightSimulator #Grille

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Our innovation manager Mélanie Durth participates in this last European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP) Talks about "Autonomy, innovation and security: EU strategies for Aerospace and Defence" Thanks for the invitation Nina Catherine Hoppmann and the opportunity to tell more about our innovative technological projects such as #ANALISIS-F2, #IMAGINA, #IMPULSO-F3 from the #AEI funded call of the Ministerio de Industria y Turismo. We pointed out that #cooperation is key to foster the innovation in the Aerospace ecosystem. And we are very excited about our new iniciative in Spain #ECOAERO that brings together aerospace clusters (ANDALUCÍA AEROSPACE Cluster Empresarial HEGAN BASQUE AEROSPACE CLUSTER Asime Galicia), national aerospace industry representative (PAE (Plataforma Tecnológica Aeroespacial Española) TEDAE, Asociación Española de Empresas Tecnológicas de Defensa, Seguridad, Aeronáutica y Espacio) and technological centers (Fundación Andaluza para el Desarrollo Aeroespacial FIDAMC - Fundación para la Investigación, Desarrollo y aplicación de los Materiales Compuestos Tekniker) in order to work together and bring the technology closer to the industry and the SMEs in particular (Airbus). Time was running out and we had to stop the debate, but we would like to remark as a conclusion that the European Aerospace Cluster Partnership (EACP) and European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP) are real success stories of #COOPERATION for #innovation. https://lnkd.in/dvTgY4nQ

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