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FlightGlobal Webinar Future of Aviation: Tacking the threats to navigation resilience, 14 May 2026 at 3pm BST / 10am EDT (16:00 in Cologne)

Navigation resilience, long a priority in defence, is now a growing concern for commercial aviation. A free Honeywell-sponsored webinar on 14 May will explore emerging threats, solutions, and technologies, with live attendees able to engage directly with expert panellists:

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Japan Airlines begins first humanoid robot experiment at airports
AeroTime, 27 April 2026
By Jean Carmela Lim, Edited By Emma Yates-Badley
Picture dpongvit / Shutterstock.com

An intriguing experiment...

Quote: Japan Airlines (JAL) is bringing humanoid robots to the tarmac.

Starting May 2026, JAL Grand Service and GMO AI & Robotics Trading will begin testing humanoid robots at Japanese airports in what is being called the first experiment of its kind in the country.

The goal is to see whether robots shaped like humans can help with ground handling tasks such as loading baggage, moving cargo, and eventually even cleaning aircraft cabins.

https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/japan-airlines-begins-first-humanoid…

Any rejected takeoff from above V1 is a potential overrun (SKYbrary article)
https://skybrary.aero/accidents-and-incidents/b772-london-gatwick-uk-20…

Quote: On 28 June 2024, an aircraft was on the takeoff roll from London Gatwick when the first officer responded to the preset automated ‘V1’ call by retarding the thrust levers instead of moving his left hand to the control column. He then briefly re-advanced them before finally rejecting the takeoff from above V1. The aircraft stopped with about 700 metres of runway remaining and after a brake fire had been extinguished, the passengers were disembarked to buses and the aircraft towed clear. The type-experienced first officer expressed surprise at his action and could not identify a reason for it.

Related articles:
• Rejected Takeoff
https://skybrary.aero/articles/rejected-takeoff?utm_source=SKYbrary&utm…
• Rejected Take Off: ATC Considerations
https://skybrary.aero/articles/rejected-takeoff-atc-considerations?utm_…
• Runway Overrun on Take off
https://skybrary.aero/articles/runway-overrun-takeoff?utm_source=SKYbra…