Aerospace Emerging Technologies

Sep 22, 2021
Engine makers face more questions than answers as they plot future turboprop hybrid-electric evolution strategy.
Sep 22, 2021
With demonstrator programs now getting underway, regional turboprops have become the focus for several innovative technology programs.
Sep 22, 2021
Fuel supply mandates, blenders’ tax credits, voluntary targets are all in the mix as SAF becomes the near-term path to sustainability.
Sep 21, 2021
FAA’s Center for Emerging Concepts and Innovation addresses novel technologies in eVTOL, safety enhancements, electric propulsion, advanced flight controls and flight deck displays as well as advanced automation.
Sep 21, 2021
With the regional aircraft market split between Embraer and ATR, U.S. airlines will have to buy in for Embraer to break into turboprops.
Sep 01, 2020
Even as it begins deliveries of its first certified electric aircraft, Slovenia’s Pipistrel has begun accepting orders for a family of unmanned cargo aircraft. 
Aug 21, 2020
The agreement to provide 25 million gal. per year of renewable hydrocarbons is the largest yet for Gevo and takes the Englewood, Colorado-based company to more than $1.5 billion in long-term contracts.
Aug 20, 2020
The AI program developed by Alpha Dogfight finalist Heron Systems won all five mock dogfights against the human-controlled aircraft, rendering the fighter pilot obviously confused after the first four defeats. 
Aug 20, 2020
Air BP and Neste are to offer a vastly increased amount of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to airport customers, the two companies said Aug. 19.
Aug 19, 2020
An additively manufactured bearing housing developed by Honeywell for the ATF3-6 turbofan has become what is claimed to be the first 3D-printed flight-critical engine part to be certified for service on an operational powerplant.
Aug 19, 2020
Industry players and governments continue to push ahead toward environmental targets as they navigate the pandemic era. In the near term, airlines…
Aug 07, 2020
Hydrogen could be introduced for niche airport applications as early as 2025 and enable deeper decarbonization of aviation by 2035, a Boeing-supported report by Australian researchers concluded.
Aug 06, 2020
The European Commission has launched a consultation on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), giving respondents until Oct. 28 to set out their views on policies aimed at making better use of cleaner fuels to help reduce airlines’ carbon dioxide emissions.