FAA Turns to Industry for Guidance on Boosting Cyber Culture in Aviation
The aviation sector is overhauling its outdated technology and working to ensure its cyber defenses are as robust as its physical safety, with the private sector as a key partner. At a recent presentation at the Aerospace Industries Association, Mark Heck, Raytheon‘s director of cyber programs and corporate business development, highlighted how an industry known for its
Titania Solutions Group Wins FAA Contract for UAS Research
Warrenton, Virginia-based Titania Solutions Group announced it has been awarded a $9.1 million prime contract from the Federal Aviation Administration to support research and analysis of emerging technologies in the field of unmanned aircraft systems. The contract has a 1-year base and four 1-year options. “We are honored to have been selected by the FAA to
Save the Date: RTCA’s Global Aviation Symposium June 13-14
The RTCA Global Aviation Symposium will be held in Arlington, Virginia, June 13-14, bringing together experts from across industry and state and federal governments to talk about Next Generation priorities like cybersecurity and the environment, legislation affecting the Federal Aviation Commission and interagency cooperation. Jeff Snyder, Raytheon vice president of cyber programs and co-chair of WashingtonExec’s
Left-Brain, Right-Brain and Human-Centered Change Networks: How Evans Incorporated Supports Aviation Innovation
Evans Incorporated has won a $42 million contract to support the Transportation Department’s research and development hub, the Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, over the next five years. “It’s an exciting an interesting time in aviation systems,” said Evans Incorporated Founder and CEO Susan Evans. “We feel very fortunate for the opportunity to continue leveraging our expertise in
Vivek Saxena Joins ICF International Subsidiary SH&E as Vice President
ICF SH&E, the aviation and aerospace services subsidiary of ICF International, on Monday announced the appointment of Vivek Saxena as vice president. Saxena is an aerospace industry veteran who touts more than 20 years experience in supply chain management, aerospace manufacturing operations and engineering program management. He is tasked as vice president with enhancing the
CSC Sells Applied Technology Division to PAE for $175 Million
CSC has agreed to sell its base operations, aviation and range services business unit, Applied Technology Division (ATD), for $175 million in cash to PAE. The firm will retain ATD’s training and simulation business. “The sale of ATD supports our realignment of company assets with our strategy of leading in the next generation of technology solutions
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