Avionics - Databus

Open standards key to future vertical lift development, GE official says

April 15, 2026

EVANDALE, Ohio. Open standards such as IEEE 802.1 time-sensitive networking are a key part of the “digital backbone” GE Aerospace sees as critical to future vertical lift aircraft, enabling interoperability and faster technology upgrades, a company official said during a media briefing April 13.

Avionics - Databus

Open standards key to future vertical lift development, GE official says

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