Aviation and Aeronautics

Flight Anxiety Soars to New Heights Amid Aircraft Incidents | Newswise

David Bale2 weeks ago01 mins

Newswise — Recent headlines surrounding aircraft incidents across the U.S. are enough to make anyone nervous. But for people with upcoming travel plans, including Spring Break, these disasters can stir up fears and trigger flight anxiety for even the most seasoned travelers. From relaxation techniques to actionable advice, Lokesh Shahani, MD, PhD, a psychiatrist with…

Efficient Exploration Unleashed: The BIG Framework for Autonomous Navigation | Newswise

David Bale2 weeks ago05 mins

Newswise — Autonomous navigation has long been a significant hurdle in robotics and artificial intelligence, particularly in complex, uncharted environments. Traditional navigation systems often falter when it comes to balancing efficiency with resource consumption. Brain-inspired navigation models, which replicate the spatial awareness of mammals, have shown promise, but they are typically limited in scalability and…

CSUF to Share Over 500 Historical Interviews with Planned Aviation Museum in Irvine | Newswise

David Bale4 weeks ago05 mins

Newswise — Over 500 Cal State Fullerton oral histories documenting the former Marine Corps Air Station El Toro will soon be available at the future Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum, set to open at the Great Park in Irvine as early as spring 2027. CSUF’s Lawrence de Graaf Center for Oral and Public History will celebrate donating a copy…

CSUF Contributes Oral Histories to Planned Aviation Museum in Irvine | Newswise

David Bale1 month ago08 mins

Newswise — Cal State Fullerton oral histories documenting Orange County’s military history at the former Marine Corps Air Station El Toro will soon be accessible to visitors of the future Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum. Set to open at the Great Park in Irvine as early as fall 2026, the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum’s mission is to preserve…

Supporting International Partners in Aviation Cybersecurity | Newswise

David Bale2 months ago08 mins

Newswise — As companies worldwide switch from analog to automated digital industrial control systems, malicious cyber actors are finding new opportunities for extortion and mayhem. It’s happening in a range of industrial settings, from power stations to manufacturing plants, and it’s a growing problem in the aviation industry. In January, aircraft leasing giant AerCap Holdings…

Plasma bubbles in the skies: Hong Kong leads resea | Newswise

David Bale3 months ago06 mins

Newswise — Equatorial plasma bubbles, which occur naturally in the Earth’s ionosphere, have long been a major concern for the aviation sector due to their potential to disrupt satellite-based navigation systems. These disturbances create significant ionospheric gradients, which can lead to Global Positioning System (GPS) inaccuracies, especially during critical flight phases such as landings. With…