David Lombardo

🌊 The first-ever interagency Sea Level Rise website is now live, thanks to a joint effort by multiple U.S. agencies, including #NOAA. 🌍 As I watched the sea levels rise due to hurricane Milton in the Florida peninsula, I was reminded of this newly released tool for centralized, reliable information for planning and adapting. NOAA's site is designed to provide data, projections, and resources—empowering local governments, businesses, and citizens to make informed decisions about their coastal futures. 🔍 It showcases: - The latest sea level rise data and trends 📈 - Region-specific projections 🌍 - Tools for risk assessment and planning 🛠️ 👉 More here: https://lnkd.in/d4yWDYGU

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After visiting over 130 airline operations control centers and working with 350+ airlines since 2002, I've come to a startling conclusion: the airline industry is stuck in a time warp, and not the fun Rocky Horror Picture Show kind. Picture this: It's 2024, and while you're booking your flight on a sleek smartphone app, behind the scenes, airlines are running on IT systems old enough to be your grandparents. One US airline's system could legally retire, another US airline's IT is experiencing a midlife crisis, and other US, European and Asian airlines might as well be powered by hamsters on wheels. But why change? After all, nothing says 'reliability' like a system that predates the moon landing, right? When disruptions hit, it's like watching a game of high-stakes whack-a-mole. Ops controllers juggle more screens than an octopus with ADHD, desperately seeking that one crucial piece of info hidden in the digital haystack. Meanwhile, management's go-to move? Blame the weather, ATC, or perhaps Mercury in retrograde. Anything but admitting their tech is older than most of their pilots' first solo flights. The irony? Airlines spend fortunes on planning optimization, crafting schedules so perfect they'd make Michelangelo weep. Then reality hits, and it all goes out the window faster than you can say 'delayed due to technical issues.' But hey, why fix what's (barely) working? Change is scary, especially when you've hired an army of system loyalists who'd rather wrestle a live bear than question the status quo. So next time you're stuck in an airport, watching the departure board light up like a Christmas tree of delays, remember: somewhere, in a dimly lit room, there's an overworked ops, crew and hub controller trying to save the day using #technology that remembers the Cold War. Welcome to the airline industry, where the only thing not taking off is progress. #leadership #aviation #innovation #airtravel

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Pathfinder Systems Direct to Phase II SBIR Win! Building an IRST out of an AIM-9: Continuing our quest to exploit the EO and IR spectrum.

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SECURITY: Second-generation credential authentication #technology arrives at Pittsburgh International Airport New technology that confirms the validity of a traveler's identification and confirms their #flight information in real time is now in use at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security main #checkpoint at #Pittsburgh International. "Identity verification of every traveler prior to flying is a key step in the #security screening process," said Karen Keys-Turner, TSA’s federal security director for the airport. "This technology enhances detection capabilities for identifying fraudulent IDs such as driver’s licenses and #passports at a checkpoint and it increases efficiency by automatically verifying a passenger’s identification. We just want to ensure that you are who you say you are." Read more here: https://lnkd.in/esFpJtvm #Aviation #Airlines #Airports #Passengers #Transportation #Technology #AviationIndustry #AirportDesign #Travel #Technology #PTExpoConf

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Are siloed communications holding back your aircraft turnarounds? These inefficiencies can lead to costly setbacks and operational chaos.​ ​ We’ve got the solution! ✈️​ tApp is designed to break down communication barriers and enhance efficiency. With features like:​ ​ 🔹 System to Human Communication for real-time updates ​ 🔹 Group & One-on-One Chats to foster collaboration ​ 🔹 Voice & Video Calls for immediate problem-solving ​ 🔹 Dynamic Crisis Management Groups to tackle urgent issues swiftly ​ ​ Learn more about how we can help! Join us at the World Aviation Festival to discover how our app can transform your turnaround processes and streamline your operations.​ ​ #Aviation #AircraftTurnaround #WorldAviationFestival #GroundRadar

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Inflight view of a conceptual Alaska Airlines JetZero BWB (Blended Wing Body) airliner: Alaska Airlines has invested in the JetZero BWB program with options for future aircraft orders. JetZero is developing the first commercial BWB airplane as an alternative to today’s conventional ‘tube-and-wing’ designs. First flight of a prototype is expected in 2027. The BWB aircraft design integrates the wings and fuselage into a single shape, significantly reducing aerodynamic drag by 30%, providing additional lift, and also reducing the noise footprint. Due to an expected 50% fuel burn reduction, BWB operations should result in lower carbon emissions and to help Alaska Airlines’ goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. JetZero’s proposed configuration is approximately the size of a Boeing 767 with a wingspan about the size of an Airbus A330. The aircraft is designed to integrate seamlessly into existing airport infrastructures, as its single-deck configuration fits existing runways and gates. Additionally, the aircraft’s passenger cabin will provide an atmosphere of enlarged space that will enable new innovative seating arrangements to enhance passenger comfort. Per design options, the cabin could be illuminated by overhead and front side windows, with many apertures in-between the structural elements that will saturate the area with light and space. Over 20-years ago Boeing Phantom Works developed a BWB design in which, passenger, cargo and military aerial tanker versions were studied. In cooperation with NASA, during 2007-2013 two remote-controlled sub-scale (21 ft. wingspan) Boeing X-48B/Cs were successfully flown to verify flight characteristics. Erik Simonsen Illustration

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Don't miss the Coffee Connection 06-11-24! FAA Reauthorization: Highlights for Emerging Aviation What to know about the new five-year FAA funding bill and how it will impact your business. After months of negotiations and numerous last-minute extensions, President Biden signed into law the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, which funds the Federal Aviation Administration through Fiscal Year 2028 with over $105 billion in appropriations. Attorneys from Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP will review key provisions in the bill covering uncrewed aviation, advanced air mobility, and associated enabling systems, and will answer your questions about the impact on the industry moving forward. Our Spotlight Speakers from Akin include: @Jennifer Richter, Partner and Head of the TMT Practice @Virginia Hiner Antypas, Counsel @Nicole McFarland , Associate Sharanya Sriram, Associate Click to register to network and learn about this important legislation: https://lnkd.in/gVD3hmYk`

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David Jones Astronautics Corporation of America at EFB Users Forum providing the path of Electronic Flight Bag's original primitive application management to today's much improved Advanced Human Machine Interface (HMI), Home screen icons and groupings allow for very easy selection of apps, Only one button for the home screen, Proprietary interface but open to all 3rd parties are invited, Airlines IT structures make version control and updates easy to manage, ARINC 840A EFB Application Control Interface (ACI) for Tablet Devices Released to improve flow and data entry. SAE Industry Technologies Consortia #efb #aviation #avionics #l2aviation

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If your holiday wish list included a shiny new drone, you’ll need to take a few preflight steps to make sure you’re operating it safely and legally. Many parts of Huntsville’s airspace are restricted, including REDSTONE ARSENAL and the airport. All operators must obey airspace restrictions – the Federal Aviation Administration has approved several apps under its B4UFLY program that can be used on desktop or mobile devices to help identify those off-limits spots. Most drones – even those used just for fun – must be registered with the FAA. There are different rules for commercial operators. Operators cannot use drones unsafely or to break laws, including laws protecting privacy. If you suspect a drone is being used illegally, contact local police. Don’t take action on your own: It is illegal under federal law to fire a weapon at any aircraft, including a drone. #FlyHSV #HuntsvilleInternationalAirport #PortOfHuntsville #POH #HSV #b4ufly #drones #dronetechnology #droneflight #UAS https://lnkd.in/exJWX44C

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Valuable perspectives from Hemal on the current trends and challenges in the aircraft interiors market, and how we support sustainability and efficiency. #aviation #cabinSolutions

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"Who's flying tomorrow?" "When's the next maintenance due?" "Where's our fuel contract?" Running an aircraft fleet shouldn't keep you up at night. Here's what professional fleet operations look like: ✈️ Flight Operations • Crew scheduling • Route planning • Weather monitoring • Flight documentation ⚡ Ground Operations • Fuel management • Catering coordination • Ground handling • Parking arrangements 📋 Compliance Management • License tracking • Regulatory updates • Safety protocols • Documentation control Our aviation professionals handle these daily. You focus on your business goals. From single aircraft to entire fleets, we keep your operations smooth. Want to see how we transformed operations for a Lagos-based carrier? 🎯 Message us for the case study.

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Now Available: iPreFlight Genesis PRO 2.3! Our advanced flight operations tool has been updated with valuable new functionality to help streamline pilot and dispatcher operations, ensuring safer, more efficient flying. Here's What's Updated in GPRO 2.3: - Enhanced Crew Selector: Quickly search and find crew members with the new search functionality. - Streamlined Fuel Planning: Fuel On Board is automatically set to Minimum Required when creating a new flight. - Simplified Next Flight Planning: Auto-populate aircraft tail and departure airfield based on the destination of the previous flight. - Flight Plan Amendments: Easily amend filed flights and submit updated plans to ATC. - Mobile Flight Management: Manage and delete flights on your mobile app's flight list. - Route Validity Messages: Changed from critical to cautionary for better clarity. - Updated Date & Time Format: Improved formatting in the signature on the Weight and Balance Report. Not Using Genesis PRO? Schedule a customized demo for your operation: https://hubs.ly/Q02wcBDv0 #PreFlight #FlightPlanning #Aviation #BusinessAviation #FlightApp

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New milestone for FAA-licensed commercial space operations as regulatory update begins, Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 15, 2024 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) concluded Fiscal Year 2024 with an unprecedented 148 licensed commercial space operations, marking a growth exceeding 30 percent compared to the previous year. Looking ahead, the FAA predicts this figure could more than double by FY 2028. In response to this rapid growth, the FAA is initiating an Aerospace Rulemaking Committee to revise its Part

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#SpaceX’s 120 Annual Launch Ambition from #Florida Faces Pushback from Competitors. #SpaceX's ambitious plans to launch its #Starshipmegarocket up to 44 times per year from #NASA’s #KennedySpaceCenter are causing a stir among its competitors. Recently, #BlueOrigin and #UnitedLaunchAlliance submitted comments to regulators, urging them to ensure minimal disruptions to other launch providers in the area. Blue Origin even suggested limiting Starship operations to specific times and giving other launch providers a right of first refusal for conflicting launches. #SpaceX's ambitions extend beyond this, as they are considering a second launch pad at #SpaceLaunchComplex (#SLC)-37 at #CapeCanaveralSpaceForceStation (#CCSFS). Public meetings held in March revealed plans to launch Starship from SLC-37 up to 76 times per year, potentially bringing the total to 120 launches annually within a six-mile area on the Florida coast. The #USSpaceForce is preparing a draft environmental assessment, expected to be released this winter, which will include SpaceX’s final anticipated launch cadence. While these numbers might change based on #Starship’s development progress or environmental considerations, such as the discovery of scrub jay nests, competitors are still referencing the 76-launch benchmark. SpaceX did not immediately return a request for comment. #SpaceX #Provelopers #Starship #LaunchPlans #BlueOrigin #ULA #KennedySpaceCenter #CapeCanaveral #EnvironmentalAssessment #USSpaceForce

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🚀 RFP Heroes, This One’s for You ✍️ "Hey Thalamus, attached is the RFP for Acme. Let’s fill this out. It’s for a customer in the aerospace industry—make sure to highlight our expertise in that space." Imagine being able to prompt a system like this and having a network of AI agents handle the rest: 🔍 conducting competitive research to give your response an edge, ✨ Analyzing the document, ✍️ pre-filling answers, and even gathering inputs from your team. 💡 Let’s make RFP writing smarter, faster, and stress-free. The future is here, and it’s designed for YOU. #RFP #ProposalWriting #AIagents #ThalamusAI #APMP #ProposalManagement #SalesEfficiency

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