April 5, 2024
Moonware Closes $7 Million Seed Round to Advance Automated Airfields
The fundraise announcement comes on the heels of product launches across two US airports, with British Airways and dnata at JFK and Aerocharter at…
April 2, 2024
Moonware Gets Funding for AI-based Ground Handling Software
Venture capital groups have provided $7 million in fresh capital
March 21, 2024
Moonware Closes $7 Million Seed Round to Advance Automated Airfields
Moonware, an aviation tech startup, has successfully closed a $7 Million seed round, marking a pivotal moment for the aviation industry.
March 13, 2024
Moonware announces launch at LAX with Aerocharter
Moonware has announced a new partnership at LAX with Aerocharter, a leading ground handler.
March 8, 2024
The Best Defense Is A Strong Offense: How Technology Can Help Meet Rising Military Demand
According to the 2024 Aerospace and Defense Industry outlook, from Deloitte United States, the Aerospace and Defense (A&D) sector witnessed a revival…
March 7, 2024
Moonware and IAG announce first partnership at JFK
Moonware has inked a partnership agreement with IAG, the parent company of British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Vueling and Level.
March 6, 2024
The Most Useful Military Applications Of AI In 2024 And Beyond
Military applications of AI have become a prominent topic of interest in the field of artificial intelligence, which holds significant potential to…
February 16, 2024
No Cameras, No Problem: Beyond the Airport Gate
Airport ground operations demand innovative solutions beyond traditional camera-based systems. It is imperative to effectively cover the dynamic…
February 9, 2024
Role of AI in the Future of Military Aircraft
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to transform the future of military aircraft and aviation. AI has the potential to enhance…
December 4, 2023
Pentagon’s commercial tech arm to ramp up role in military innovation
Pentagon’s commercial tech arm to ramp up role in military innovation
October 30, 2023
Ground handling start-up raises $2m in funding round
Venture-backed aviation tech startup, Moonware has raised over $2 million in its first round of financing. This funding will support the firm’s plan…
October 25, 2023
The Current State of Ground Traffic Control
While the skies see progress, a glaring technical deficit is emerging on the surface.
October 11, 2023
Top ground handling operations trends for 2023 and beyond
As the airport ground handling industry looks ahead, it's crucial to address workforce issues, reduce the incidence of baggage mishandling, adopt…
August 25, 2023
How revisiting naval aviation’s lessons can (and cannot) inform military AI innovation
Researcher Owen J. Daniels argues that to harness AI, the Pentagon should take a lesson from the Second World War.
August 23, 2023
Low staffing, more close calls: FAA responds to increased scrutiny on aviation safety
There is no magic bullet to an air traffic controller shortage in the heart of Europe.
August 22, 2023
Europe’s Air Traffic Controller Shortage Delays Flights, Slows Recovery
There is no magic bullet to an air traffic controller shortage in the heart of Europe.
August 22, 2023
Airline collision close calls are on the rise
Airline collision close calls are on the rise partly because there's not enough people working the high-paid, high-stress job that prevents them.
August 22, 2023
The Disaster Some See Coming to America’s Skies
“Every captain has stories,” one commercial airline pilot said. “It’s not a matter of if something happens, but when.”
August 21, 2023
Airline Close Calls Happen Far More Often Than Previously Known
So far this year, close calls involving commercial airlines have been happening, on average, multiple times a week.
August 21, 2023
Moonware Secures First Customers for AI-powered ‘Ground Traffic Control’ Software
Moonware initially set out to develop a fully automated ground traffic control system for vertiports using artificial intelligence software and…
August 15, 2023
More Workers Are Getting Hurt on the Tarmac. ‘It Was Really Frightening.’
As travel rebounds, understaffed ground crews are getting injured
August 11, 2023
Flight delays may be the norm in post-pandemic Britain
About a third of departures were cancelled or delayed in the five months to May.
August 8, 2023
Thousands of flights are delayed after severe storms disrupt air travel
Thousands of flights have been delayed or canceled following a round of severe storms that hammered the eastern United States.
August 8, 2023
Will electric flying taxis live up to their promise?
Dozens of companies around the world have been developing EVTOL aircraft, promising quieter, cheaper and emission-free aircraft, that can land right…
August 7, 2023
FAA pauses flights as East Coast storms disrupt travel
Some airlines were allowing travelers scheduled to fly Monday to rebook tickets as long as they don’t change their original itineraries.
August 7, 2023
Going to Europe This Summer? Brace for Flight Delays
Wildfires, air-traffic control shortages, strikes and the war in Ukraine have led to more delays than last year’s summer of disruption
August 4, 2023
Moonware To Launch Automated Airfields with $2.5M Pre-Seed Financing
We’re excited to announce that Moonware has raised over $2 million in our first round of financing. This funding will support our mission to enable…
August 3, 2023
Moonware’s AI lets airfield ground crews ditch the walkies
The fact that any flight departs on time is a minor miracle, one that requires the precise synchronization of thousands of data points and an equally…
August 2, 2023
French air traffic control chaos fuels spike in delays
Disruption threatens the aviation industry’s fragile recovery
August 1, 2023
Fear of Flying?
The fight for airline passenger rights—and holding the industry to account.
August 1, 2023
Air Traffic Controllers shortage dents airlines’ post-lockdown recovery
Delays and reduced schedules highlight structural problems that will not be easy to fix
July 28, 2023
More Holidays, More Meltdowns: Bracing for Air Travel Bounce Back
In an era dominated by cutting-edge technologies, the persistence across the industry of paper timesheets, walkie talkies, and phone messaging…
July 27, 2023
Airlines Are Going Through Business Travel Detox
Southwest plans to revamp its flight schedule next year to match new patterns
July 25, 2023
Flight delays, cancellations could continue for a decade amid airline workforce shortage
Flight delays and cancellations that have plagued travelers in recent months have prompted a federal investigation into what's causing the chaos. And…
July 22, 2023
Frustrated airline travelers contend with summer season of flight disruptions
Britain’s biggest budget airline is earning 24 per cent more for each seat than last year.
July 20, 2023
House Passes Bill Aiming to Ease Airline Delays, Pilot Shortages
Bipartisan measure would raise pilots’ retirement age, recruit and train new air-traffic controllers
July 20, 2023
EasyJet blames widespread flight cancellations on ‘unprecedented’ air-traffic control disruption
Britain’s biggest budget airline is earning 24 per cent more for each seat than last year.
July 20, 2023
House Overwhelmingly Passes Bill to Improve Air Travel
The House cleared away a number of potential sticking points that had threatened to hold up the bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation…
July 19, 2023
Washington Takes on Your Air Travel Nightmares
Lawmakers seek agreement on pilot training, retirement age and flights at D.C. area’s Reagan National Airport
July 18, 2023
Air Taxis, Hyped for Years, May Finally Take Off
Federal regulators released a plan that would allow a new generation of small aircraft to transport people short distances.
July 18, 2023
FAA Releases Its ‘Innovate28’ Plan for AAM Integration by 2028
Landmark document details early air taxi operations, certification, infrastructure, environmental concerns, and more.
July 16, 2023
More summer travel delays: Major Northeast airports issue ground stops
Major airports across the Northeast warned of significant flight delays and cancellations Sunday, as storms moved across the region and as all…
July 14, 2023
Moonware aims to ‘revolutionise’ ground operations with AI-powered software
Tech startup Moonware is looking to transform aviation ground handling operations with its flagship product, HALO.
July 14, 2023
An SOS From This Summer’s Travel Hell
The aviation system increasingly seems as if it’s working against consumers rather than for their benefit.
July 14, 2023
Wave of Airline Flight Delays This Year Mostly Self-Inflicted
New data show US airline-caused flight delays at record levels Carriers say they are improving following ‘Covid hangover’
July 10, 2023
Summer air travel issues likely to continue, experts warn
Experts predict issues with air travel won't be solved this year
July 7, 2023
What Air Traffic Control Strike Means for European Travel
It’s getting riskier to embark on a vacation in Europe this summer, with the aviation industry bracing for the possibility of widespread strikes…
July 6, 2023
These Are The Real Villains Behind Summer Airline Delays
Travelers to and within Europe this year should be able to avoid the levels of disruption experienced during last year’s summer of chaos, but higher…
July 4, 2023
Air travel chaos in Europe could be over — but higher ticket prices are here to stay
Travelers to and within Europe this year should be able to avoid the levels of disruption experienced during last year’s summer of chaos, but higher…
July 1, 2023
Engineering and R&D in Aerospace and Defense
Researcher Owen J. Daniels argues that to harness AI, the Pentagon should take a lesson from the Second World War.
July 1, 2023
More than 2,000 flights delayed as holiday weekend kicks off
More than 2,000 flights have been delayed around the country on Saturday as the Fourth of July holiday weekend kicks off.
July 1, 2023
Crew Members All Over The US Displaced As Airlines Face Meltdowns
We often forget that passengers are not the only ones whose lives are interrupted when air travel is impacted.
June 30, 2023
Air Travel is a mess- here’s how it can be improved
Implementing safe and efficient air travel is a partnership between airlines and the FAA.
June 30, 2023
Air Travel is a Mess Again
After chaos last summer and winter, flights had been running relatively smoothly—until storms hit the Northeast this past week.
June 29, 2023
As United’s woes hit fifth day, July 4 travel rush tests fragile system
United Airlines, plagued by hundreds of flight cancellations and thousands of delays, pledged to be ready as travel ramps up for the holiday weekend
June 29, 2023
The real reasons behind US flight cancellations, delays: Don’t blame Mother Nature
While airlines and other officials were quick to blame the frustrating debacle on a string of thunderstorms threatening the Northeast, the real…
June 28, 2023
Summer Airline Woes Are Here: What to Expect Traveling This Weekend
Delays and cancellations have hit airports in the Northeast, just in time for the July 4 holiday. Airlines and regulators are bickering about who is…
June 28, 2023
Why airline delays and cancellations are so bad: It’s not just the weather
Hundreds of thousands of US airline customers were stranded this week as severe weather grounded planes and led to canceled flights. But storms were…
June 27, 2023
Severe weather, FAA shortfalls kick off rocky start to summer air travel
Flight disruptions mounted Tuesday as severe storms and staffing issues kicked off a rocky start to summer.
June 27, 2023
United CEO Faults FAA as Storms Prompt More Flight Cancellations
Air-safety regulator warns LaGuardia is ‘almost in gridlock’; says staffing constraints didn’t contribute to delays Monday or Tuesday
June 26, 2023
Revolutionizing Airfield Safety with AI-Powered Ground Traffic Control
More mistakes than usual are happening across the system, on runways, at gates while planes are pushing back, in control towers, and on flight decks.
June 22, 2023
Europe’s air traffic controllers are falling off the radar
As training for new staff stalls out, the sector seeks to plug the gaps and lure recruits.
June 13, 2023
Ancient computers, too few pilots and air traffic controller shortages. US air travel could be a rough ride this summer
"There’s no doubt that – as a country – we have underinvested in the aviation system for far too long. This type of demand will be an incredible…
May 25, 2023
Spate of Runway Near Misses Casts Shadow Over Summer Air Travel
Airlines and regulators are scrambling with incidents on track to break records; personnel strains stemming from the pandemic may be a factor
May 10, 2023
It’s Time to Privatize Air-Traffic Control
It’s no accident that controllers still track planes with little slips of paper. Congress is making the FAA’s job all but impossible.
April 10, 2023
The Bridge to Airfield Autonomy: Moonware Master Plan
Our vision is to handle aircraft autonomously from touchdown to takeoff, providing seamless aircraft turnarounds for a streamlined airport…
March 29, 2023
Altaport announces new partnerships on vertiport automation
Aerodrome automation systems developer Altaport has announced new partnerships on an advanced vertiport automation system that will enable it to act…
March 28, 2023
Altaport and partners prepare for vertiport automation
Announcing new partnerships that are key to their ongoing development of an advanced vertiport automation system (VAS).
February 13, 2023
Holiday travel was chaotic. We’re helping fix the airport madness with software & autonomy.
Significant delays due to IT failures and air traffic control issues distraught travelers over the holiday season. We’re working to fix some of…
February 4, 2023
Skyway and Moonware Join Forces to Shape the Future of Air Transportation
Skyway and Moonware Announce Groundbreaking Partnership to Revolutionize the Future of Advanced Aerial Mobility.
February 3, 2023
SKYWAY AND MOONWARE PARTNER ON AUTOMATED GROUND INFRASTRUCTURE FOR EVTOL OPERATIONS
Skyway Technologies has partnered with Moonware to help prepare vertiports and other ground infrastructure for the impending arrival of…
February 3, 2023
Skyway and Moonware Partner on Automated Ground Solutions for eVTOL Aircraft
Skyway and Moonware have announced a partnership to advance the readiness of ground infrastructure for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL)…
February 3, 2023
SKYWAY AND MOONWARE PARTNER TO ADVANCE AUTOMATED GROUND SOLUTIONS
Skyway and Moonware will accelerate ground infrastructure readiness for advanced aerial mobility.
February 2, 2023
Skyway and Moonware Partner in Advanced Air Mobility
Skyway and Moonware Join Forces to Advance Automated Ground Solutions for Next-Generation Aircraft
January 12, 2023
Why air travel has been a huge mess lately
There's plenty of blame to go around for the recent spate of delays and cancellations that have left travelers angry and cost airlines billions of…
January 4, 2023
5 questions CIOs must ask after Southwest Airlines’ failure
Southwest’s catastrophic operational collapse offers IT leaders an opportunity to look inward to gauge whether their enterprises have the priorities,…
December 6, 2022
IATA Calls for Transition to Enhanced Ground Support Equipment
IATA called for a transition to enhanced ground support equipment to improve safety and contain the cost of ground damage involving GSE.
September 1, 2022
Enabling The Future of Flight: Moonware Mission Statement
Moonware was founded with the belief that multimodal air transportation will become the prime mover of people and goods during the 21st century.
July 7, 2022
British Airways cancels 10,000+ flights amid mounting travel chaos
Airlines have been delaying and canceling flights due to staffing shortages, surging passenger demand, and technical issues.
April 1, 2022
Destination Autonomy: Digital Twins
Moonware has developed a digital twin solution, HALO, that provides real-time airside visualisation of the status of airfield equipment, indicating…
March 8, 2022
3 reasons all founders should get their boots dirty
So many of the vehicles, carts, and other equipment that live on the ramp look like they’re straight out of the 1970s–because they are! While this…
January 29, 2022
Flying taxis are lining up for certification
Twelve years ago, Joby Aviation consisted of a team of seven engineers working out of founder JoeBen Bevirt’s ranch in the Santa Cruz mountains.…
January 14, 2022
All Those Flying Taxis Will Need Somewhere to Land
Twelve years ago, Joby Aviation consisted of a team of seven engineers working out of founder JoeBen Bevirt’s ranch in the Santa Cruz mountains.…
December 21, 2021
The eVTOL take-off, part one: Four trends that shaped 2021
Twelve years ago, Joby Aviation consisted of a team of seven engineers working out of founder JoeBen Bevirt’s ranch in the Santa Cruz mountains.…
November 19, 2021
Final approach: How airports can prepare for advanced air mobility
Twelve years ago, Joby Aviation consisted of a team of seven engineers working out of founder JoeBen Bevirt’s ranch in the Santa Cruz mountains.…
October 20, 2021
Japan Airlines to acquire up to 100 Vertical Aerospace eVTOLs
Twelve years ago, Joby Aviation consisted of a team of seven engineers working out of founder JoeBen Bevirt’s ranch in the Santa Cruz mountains.…
September 7, 2021
The Trouble With Airports, and How to Fix Them
Twelve years ago, Joby Aviation consisted of a team of seven engineers working out of founder JoeBen Bevirt’s ranch in the Santa Cruz mountains.…
August 25, 2021
Air Taxi Companies Ramp Up Infrastructure Plans
Twelve years ago, Joby Aviation consisted of a team of seven engineers working out of founder JoeBen Bevirt’s ranch in the Santa Cruz mountains.…
June 16, 2021
Ordering the future: ‘This is the most exciting time in aviation for almost a century’
Vertical Aerospace CEO Stephen Fitzpatrick positively fizzes with enthusiasm about the future of advanced air mobility (AAM). “This is the most…
June 11, 2021
The air taxi market prepares to take flight
Twelve years ago, Joby Aviation consisted of a team of seven engineers working out of founder JoeBen Bevirt’s ranch in the Santa Cruz mountains.…
June 8, 2021
Alaska Airlines is using artificial intelligence to craft flight plans that save fuel—and time
When AI designs the route, passengers arrive 5.3 minutes faster. Here's why.
June 3, 2021
United Airlines agrees to purchase 15 Boom supersonic airliners
United Airlines is the first official U.S. customer for Boom Supersonic, a company focused on making supersonic commercial flight a reality once…
May 28, 2021
A Big Climate Problem With Few Easy Solutions: Planes
Last year I wrote about why booking too far in advance can be dangerous for your business, and this concept of margin so eloquently captures what I…
May 25, 2021
Lufthansa CityLine streamlines aircraft turnaround, reduces flight delays with Azure Video Analyzer
Part of leading international air carrier Lufthansa Group, Lufthansa CityLine flies millions of passengers between European cities each year, and the…
May 19, 2021
Flying Taxis Could Take Off in Europe by 2024, Regulator Says
Electric flying taxis may be cleared for takeoff in European skies by 2024 or 2025, according to the region’s top air-safety regulator. Piloted craft…
March 15, 2021
Q&A: DARRELL SWANSON SHARES HIS THOUGHTS ON CURRENT STATE OF LANDING INFRASTRUCTURE FOR EVTOL AIRCRAFT
It’s already been a busy start to 2021 for the eVTOL aircraft market, with some big industry announcements making headlines across the world – most…
March 5, 2021
The world is far from hitting its target for carbon emissions
Many years ago, I worked for my parents who own a video production company. Because it is a family business, you inevitably end up wearing many hats…
November 20, 2020
Moonware Revolutionizes Air Travel with Uber Elevate to Automate Airports and Skyports
Moonware has announced its launch as an independent company after a successful year-long collaboration with Uber Elevate. Moonware is developing…
November 19, 2020
Moonware showcases its autonomous vehicle platform, with plans for urban air mobility
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November 13, 2020
Autonomous Electric Tow Tugs Could Cut Handling Costs
Californian start-up Moonware is stepping up its plans to develop a family of electrically powered tow tugs that it says could transform the ground…
November 12, 2020
AUTOMATION COULD BE AVAILABLE FOR GROUND HANDLING OF EVTOL AIRCRAFT
At the conclusion of a year-long joint project with Uber Elevate, California start-up Moonware is stepping up its plans to develop a fully…
November 10, 2020
MOONWARE LAUNCHES ITS AUTONOMOUS GROUND HANDLING SERVICE, WITH PLANS FOR THE URBAN AIR MOBILITY MARKET
Moonware has announced its launch as an independent company to provide software as a ground handling service and help automate airports and, in…
November 2, 2020
Moonware to develop autonomous ground handling services for Uber Elevate’s skyports — and maybe commercial aviation, too
Uber Elevate has added Moonware, a robotics and software company developing autonomous, electric ground handling vehicles, to its roster of solutions…