Pedro Lopes Sousa

Porto Leading Investor Critical Software and Airbus are set to establish a company dedicated to aerospace applications! The recent announcement marks a new chapter in Critical's collaboration with the French aeronautical giant and reflects a shared ambition to shape the future of aerospace software. "By combining our expertise in embedded and critical systems with Airbus’s leadership, we aim to drive innovation where safety and reliability are paramount," said Joao Carreira, CEO of Critical Software. "This initiative reflects our intention to build robust and enduring capabilities in a highly specialised domain, drawing on the world-class expertise of partners such as Critical Software," said Sabine Klauke, Chief Technology Officer at Airbus. The Porto Leading Investor will provide its know-how in developing software and systems for aerospace projects, such as cabin management applications. Read more: https://lnkd.in/edTQ_5Yb

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✈️🇵🇹 Portugal strengthens its role in global aerospace innovation. Critical Software, a leading Portuguese tech company, and Airbus have signed a Letter of Intent to create a joint venture dedicated to developing embedded software for essential aircraft systems, such as avionics, cabin technologies, and connectivity solutions. This new entity will address aviation's increasing complexity and digital transformation, building on a trusted 15-year collaboration between the two companies. By joining forces, they aim to scale capabilities in high-integrity software, ensure the highest safety standards, and contribute to more sustainable and efficient aviation. A testament to the global trust in Portuguese engineering and innovation capacity and another step in consolidating Portugal as a strategic partner in the aerospace value chain. 🇵🇹 Know more 👉 https://lnkd.in/dUwPHhSc

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"Laws are like sausages, it is better not to see them being made." In my latest article, Rita Sousa Uva and I dissect the EASA - European Union Aviation Safety Agency rulemaking process for the issuing of Certification Specifications (CS), Detailed Specifications (DS), Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMC) and Guidance Material (GM). The article sets out to detail the rulemaking process, to allow stakeholders to better engage in the rulemaking process, and it explains how the regulatory materials should be interpreted and applied. Further, the paper aims to position these regulatory materials within the wider EU aviation regulatory landscape. Therefore, the notions of 'hard law' and 'soft law' are examined within the context of the EU aviation acquis.   Citation: Benjamyn I. Scott and Rita Sousa Uva, ‘The Role of Aviation Safety 'Soft Law' in the European Union Regulatory Landscape – Revisited’, 71(1) Zeitschrift für Luft- und Weltraumrecht 20-58 (2025). Please send me an email at b.i.scott@law.leidenuniv.nl if you would like an e-copy.

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✈️🇵🇹 Portugal strengthens its role in global aerospace innovation. Critical Software, a leading Portuguese tech company, and Airbus have signed a Letter of Intent to establish a joint venture dedicated to developing embedded software for critical aircraft systems, including avionics, cabin technologies, and connectivity solutions. This new entity will address aviation's increasing complexity and digital transformation, building on a trusted 15-year collaboration between the two companies. By joining forces, they aim to scale their capabilities in high-integrity software, ensure the highest safety standards, and contribute to a more sustainable and efficient aviation sector. A testament to the global trust in Portuguese engineering and innovation capacity, and another step in consolidating Portugal as a strategic partner in the aerospace value chain. 🇵🇹 Know more 👉 https://lnkd.in/dUwPHhSc

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Thales, through its Brazilian subsidiary #Omnisys, has been awarded a major Air Traffic Control (#ATC) modernization contract by #CISCEA, a key entity of the Brazilian Airspace Control Department @DECEA. 📡 We've also successfully installed a new co-mounted Primary TRAC NG and Secondary RSM NG radar station at Presidente Prudente airport – the 3rd busiest airport in the interior of the State of São Paulo. This installation marks a significant milestone: the 133rd Thales ATC radar deployed in #Brazil, now covering over 80% of the country's airspace. 🇧🇷 With unmatched reliability and cutting-edge digital technology, Thales radars help ensure safe, secure, and seamless skies for Brazil, supporting the future of aviation in the region. #RadarTechnology #AviationSafety

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🔬💻🎤 Between scientific papers, code or conferences: what might a day in the life of a woman in engineering look like? 👩‍🔬 Bruna Tavares, researcher at #INESCTEC, shared her academic and research journey in power ⚡ & energy 🔋 systems as a guest speaker at the session Women in Engineering: Percurso Académico e Carreira Profissional, organised by the Power and Energy Society (PES) and Vehicular Technology Society (VTS) chapters of IEEE Portugal. 📖 Read the full story here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gvvuJjbi #WomenInEngineering #STEM #Engineering #PowerAndEnergy #EnergySystems #Research #IEEE #InspiringJourneys #DiversityInSTEM

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Neuraspace was one of the companies featured in the RTP segment on the Coimbra Invest Summit, aired yesterday on Portugal em Direto. 📺 Carlos Cerqueira shared how Neuraspace was founded to tackle the growing challenge of space debris and orbital congestion. He explained how the company supports satellite operators by helping them reduce collision risks and optimize their operations through AI-powered space traffic management. A glimpse into the work being done at Instituto Pedro Nunes in Coimbra to respond to evolving needs in the space sector. 🚀 #Neuraspace #SpaceTech #AIinSpace #IPN #RTP

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I had the honour of presenting my invited talk on "Quality Management Themes: Past, Present, and Future" at the 10th International Conference on OPEX in Porto from September 8th to 10th. This extensive research, spanning 4 to 5 years, has involved data collection from 11 countries, comparing it with information gathered from Portuguese companies. The study targeted key figures in quality management, including VPs of Quality, Quality Directors, Heads of Quality, Senior Quality Managers, and Quality Engineers. Our aim is to expand this dataset to encompass over 40 countries in the next 4 to 5 years, along with conducting in-depth interviews with senior quality professionals from all 6 continents. The insights gained from this research hold significance for global quality professional bodies, various industries, and influential decision-makers invested in the future of quality practices. Preliminary findings have unveiled intriguing similarities and differences between the datasets, shedding light on the evolving landscape of quality management themes. Noteworthy distinctions have emerged between the perspectives of academics and practitioners regarding future quality management themes. I extend my gratitude to all attendees of this enlightening session, including José Carlos Sá, Francisco J. Gomes da Silva, Peter Madzik, Lukas Falat, Ana Rita Oliveira, Luis Fonseca, PhD, Alberto Besser, Andrei Bonamigo 🇧🇷🇮🇹 Bonamigo, and many others. I eagerly anticipate sharing further discoveries from our research with colleagues in the coming years. BR Professor Antony VP of Research, IAQ

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