Avionics
Sikorsky Moves to Phase 3 of DARPA Cockpit Automation Program
The Aircrew Labor In-Cockpit Automation System aims to reduce pilot workload and enhance mission performance.
The S-76 Sikorsky Autonomy Research Aircraft equipped with ‘Matrix’ autonomy technology performed at Griffiss International Airport in Rome, N.Y., in November 2016. (Photo: Bill Carey)
The S-76 Sikorsky Autonomy Research Aircraft equipped with ‘Matrix’ autonomy technology performed at Griffiss International Airport in Rome, N.Y., in November 2016. (Photo: Bill Carey)

The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) awarded Sikorsky (Booth 8114) a contract to carry out a third phase of its program to develop an Aircrew Labor In-Cockpit Automation System (ALIAS), the Lockheed Martin subsidiary announced in January.