Articles — JATAIR

Research Article JATAIR 6(2), pp. 98–117

Reinforcement Learning for Adaptive Flight Envelope Protection in Fly-by-Wire Systems

D. Whitcombe, R. Iyer, M. Solberg

Proposes a reinforcement learning controller that adapts flight envelope protection limits in real time under degraded aerodynamic conditions.

Whitcombe, D., Iyer, R., & Solberg, M. (2026). JATAIR, 6(2), 98–117. https://doi.org/10.5281/jatair.2026.0602.098

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Survey JATAIR 6(2), pp. 74–97

Machine Learning for Air Traffic Conflict Prediction: A Systematic Review

A. Velasquez, T. Nakamura

Surveys 52 studies applying machine learning to short- and medium-term conflict prediction in air traffic management.

Velasquez, A., & Nakamura, T. (2026). JATAIR, 6(2), 74–97. https://doi.org/10.5281/jatair.2026.0602.074

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Research Article JATAIR 6(2), pp. 50–73

Vision-Based Autonomous Landing for Fixed-Wing UAVs in GPS-Denied Environments

K. Adeyemi, S. Park, F. Rinaldi

Presents a monocular vision pipeline for runway detection and glideslope estimation, reducing lateral touchdown error by 38% relative to an inertial-only baseline.

Adeyemi, K., Park, S., & Rinaldi, F. (2026). JATAIR, 6(2), 50–73. https://doi.org/10.5281/jatair.2026.0602.050

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Research Article JATAIR 6(2), pp. 30–49

Predictive Maintenance of Turbofan Engines Using Multivariate Sensor Fusion

F. Rinaldi, J. Oduya

Combines vibration, thermal, and exhaust gas temperature sensor streams in a multivariate LSTM model to forecast turbofan component degradation ahead of scheduled maintenance windows.

Rinaldi, F., & Oduya, J. (2026). JATAIR, 6(2), 30–49. https://doi.org/10.5281/jatair.2026.0602.030

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Research Article JATAIR 6(1), pp. 88–110

Digital Twin Architectures for Real-Time Structural Load Monitoring in Airframes

M. Solberg, A. Velasquez

Describes a digital twin pipeline synchronizing strain gauge telemetry with a finite-element model to estimate real-time fatigue accumulation across primary airframe structures.

Solberg, M., & Velasquez, A. (2026). JATAIR, 6(1), 88–110. https://doi.org/10.5281/jatair.2026.0601.088

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Short Communication JATAIR 6(1), pp. 60–87

Natural Language Interfaces for Pilot-ATC Communication Logging and Readback Verification

T. Nakamura, D. Whitcombe

Evaluates a speech-to-text and intent verification pipeline for automatically flagging readback discrepancies in pilot-controller communication, tested against 4,000 recorded transmissions.

Nakamura, T., & Whitcombe, D. (2026). JATAIR, 6(1), 60–87. https://doi.org/10.5281/jatair.2026.0601.060

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Research Article JATAIR 6(1), pp. 32–59

Swarm Coordination Algorithms for Multi-UAV Search and Rescue Operations

K. Adeyemi, S. Park

Proposes a decentralized coordination protocol for multi-UAV search patterns under intermittent communication, validated in a simulated mountainous terrain environment.

Adeyemi, K., & Park, S. (2026). JATAIR, 6(1), 32–59. https://doi.org/10.5281/jatair.2026.0601.032

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Research Article JATAIR 5(4), pp. 70–99

Explainable AI for Pilot Decision Support in Adverse Weather Diversion

J. Oduya, M. Solberg

Compares attention-based explanation methods for a diversion-recommendation model, measuring pilot trust and decision time in a fixed-base simulator study with 24 commercial pilots.

Oduya, J., & Solberg, M. (2025). JATAIR, 5(4), 70–99. https://doi.org/10.5281/jatair.2025.0504.070

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Research Article JATAIR 5(3), pp. 85–112

Federated Learning Across Airline Fleets for Predictive Component Failure

F. Rinaldi, A. Velasquez

Applies federated learning across four partner airline fleets to train a shared component failure model without centralizing proprietary maintenance logs.

Rinaldi, F., & Velasquez, A. (2025). JATAIR, 5(3), 85–112. https://doi.org/10.5281/jatair.2025.0503.085

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