The Avionics & Testing Innovations 2025 conference, held at the Radisson Red Heathrow in London from 20 to 21 May, was a vibrant gathering of engineers, technical leads, solution providers, and innovators from across the aviation and defense industries. With a strong focus on safety, modernization, and performance in avionics systems, the two-day event buzzed with ideas about the future of flight. 

Among the many standout presentations, SYSGO's contributions truly captured the spirit of innovation and responsibility in safety-critical systems. With two sessions, we addressed some of the most urgent challenges and opportunities facing modern avionics.

1. Latest Technologies & Developments in the Cockpit/Flight Deck

In this engaging presentation, we explored the cutting-edge technologies transforming cockpit and flight deck environments. From Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) for surveillance to data fusion sensors enhancing situational awareness, he painted a clear picture of how innovation can enhance safety and efficiency.

Key takeaways included:

• The critical role of Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) in reducing costs while boosting interoperability.
• How fibre optic intercoms provide interference-free, high-fidelity communication at altitude.
• The challenge of thermal management, as miniaturized electronics (chips, GPUs, sensors) create significant heat loads in thinner atmospheric conditions.
• And importantly, how these technologies can support aviation’s environmental goals by improving fuel efficiency and reducing emissions.

SYSGO’s perspective highlighted the importance of a certifiable, modular software foundation like PikeOS, which can reliably host next-gen applications under rigorous safety and performance constraints.

2. Cyber Threats and Security in Avionics and Air-to-Ground Communications

In SYSGO’s second presentation, the spotlight turned to cybersecurity in aviation — a growing concern as digital systems take on more responsibilities in both cockpit and ground control environments.

Topics covered:

• The latest cyber threats facing airborne and ground-based systems, including GPS spoofing, GNSS jamming, and data exfiltration.
• Strategies to avoid data leaks and secure wireless communication channels.
• The increasing vulnerability of remote operation centers and how to safeguard them through secure system design and network integrity.
• The crucial need to ensure the integrity of avionics software, from hypervisor-level isolation to real-time monitoring.

Once again, SYSGO emphasized its strength in creating secure-by-design embedded platforms, where PikeOS plays a pivotal role in partitioning, isolation, and certification — a must for aviation-grade cybersecurity.

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Final Thoughts

The event had one compelling message: Innovation in avionics must go hand-in-hand with security, certification, and system integrity. From advanced flight deck technologies to the cybersecurity challenges of tomorrow, SYSGO demonstrated that it's not just keeping up — it’s helping to lead the way.

It was inspiring to see such a strong commitment to safety, performance, and sustainability, and I left the event with a renewed sense of how vital platforms like PikeOS are for the evolving future of aviation.

Looking forward to more insights at the next industry event!