These are key components in fly-by-wire systems, which use computers and wires instead of mechanics and hydraulics to control a plane’s flight.

This is an unflown example of the Electronic Communications Inc. computer that was installed on the Saturn V Instrument Unit (IU), and that controlled the gimbals of the rocket motors. It was an ...

Leonardo showcased new morphing wingtips and winglets on a C-27J Spartan, designed to reduce fuel consumption. The technology uses electromechanical actuators and a central flight control computer ...

The flight control computer and actuators have lost considerable weight for the Compact Fly-By-Wire system, which Barker attributes to the use of smaller, less power-hungry electronics.

Some in-Flight Entertainment Systems May Be Vulnerable to Hacking, New Report Suggests Expert doubts "systems can resist solid attacks from skilled malicious actors." ...

In the event of engine failure during level flight at high speed, the S-97’s engine will communicate with the flight control computer, which will immediately begin reducing the blade pitch on ...

These are a redesign of the flight control computer with a modern processor, the V-22 Enhanced Cockpit Technology Replacement (VeCToR) which will replace obsolete hardware inside the cockpit, and ...

Transport Canada (TC) has followed up on a 2022 emergency airworthiness directive (EAD) for Airbus A220 operators by mandating the installation of new primary flight control computer (PFCC) software.

A new BAE Systems 32-bit digital flight control computer has completed its first flight on board the Taiwanese Air Force Indigenous Defense Fighter (IDF).

NASA and partner Lockheed Martin are evaluating a newly discovered flight-control problem with the agency’s X-59 supersonic demonstrator jet, and have moved the aircraft back inside for evaluation.

New technologies could help air traffic control operate more smoothly, but it won't get rolled out overnight.