When discussing Qantas flight 31, we need more science and less hyperbolic linkbait. Cooler heads should prevail. This week brought us the so-called “engine explosion” and “crash landing” of a ...

Because of their many redundancies, electronic fly-by-wire controls are actually far safer than traditional hydraulic ones. Any pilot who has ever done a pre-flight check on a Cessna or a Bonanza ...

Electric steering offers many benefits. Here are some of the fly-by-wire outboard steering systems made for boating anglers.

Advanced flight-control developer Skyryse is forging ahead with plans to bring to market by 2025 a Robinson Helicopter R66 light-single adapted with an innovative fly-by-wire system. Skyryse plans to ...

This video addresses the subject of active side sticks for aircraft with fly-by-wire control systems. NBAA2014 was the place to get the latest information on this technology, and ANN CEO and Editor-In ...

Vertical Aerospace demonstrates transition flight, shifts lift between rotors and wings, and uses fly-by-wire controls to manage stability. The aircraft transitioned seamlessly from rotor-driven lift ...

The FAA has proposed special certification conditions for Skyryse's SkyOS fly-by-wire flight-control system, which replaces traditional controls in the Robinson R66 with a single stick and software. A ...

The partnership focuses on flight control systems and aircraft management to ensure safe and efficient VX4 operations. Honeywell's fly-by-wire replaces mechanical linkages with electronic controls, ...

Imagine the increased confidence among pilots if airplane controls seamlessly blended their intuition with next-generation technology. BAE Systems is innovating flight critical control systems that ...

Bell has unveiled a fly-by-wire control system-equipped 429 twin-engine light helicopter as the company’s new flying testbed. The company’s Aircraft Laboratory for Future Autonomy (ALFA) will be used ...

Skyryse One is a fly-by-wire modification of the Robinson R66 that swaps conventional helicopter controls for a single stick and touchscreen displays. The FAA has published proposed special conditions ...