A light unit executes up to three different functions (cabin area illumination, individual/dedicated/decorative illumination and emergency illumination) and an emergency illuminated sign unit, each one with an internal controller and a rechargeable capacitor. An example non-limiting embodiment also…

Fuel cell and power train (FCPT) systems are provided and adapted to being operatively mounted at a tail section of an aircraft fuselage. The FCPT systems will include port and starboard subsystems each being comprised of a nacelle adapted to being laterally attached to a respective side of the…

Seat assemblies are provided which include a seat base structure, a seat cushion supported by the seat base structure and at least a lateral outboard seat lip positioned relative to the seat cushion so as to assist a passenger during seat entry and exit. The lateral outboard seat lip is preferably…

Aircraft air data is estimated using a neural network trained to be independent of any signals from air data sensors whose values are based on air flow pressure measurements.