Aerospace Emerging Technologies
Aug 01, 2023
New technology is making simulated training more powerful than ever, but obstacles remain for the U.S. military to exploit recent advances fully.
Jul 31, 2023
Thermoplastic fuselage; Diamond flies electric trainer; Russia’s hybrid regional demo plan; and study highlights airport drone risk.
Jul 28, 2023
Volocopter’s window to certify the VoloCity ahead of the Olympics is tight, but the real challenge is developing a larger version with a stronger business case.
Jul 28, 2023
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Jul 27, 2023
The acquisition of Cobham Aerospace Communications, also known as AeroComms, would add a powerful technology brick to Thales’ secure-satcom offering.
Jul 17, 2023
U.S. startup Alder Fuels has begun the demonstration-scale production of renewable crude oil at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Colorado.
Jul 17, 2023
The three-year project is planned to culminate in a flight demonstration from Hamburg Airport in Germany.
Jul 17, 2023
Government incentives to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) are proving to be the way to encourage the speedy construction of SAF production plants.
Jul 14, 2023
BAE Systems says its Phasa-35 solar-powered uncrewed air system reached an altitude of more than 66,000 ft. for the first time in June.
Jul 12, 2023
Collins Aerospace says it is on track to open a $50 million aircraft electrification and electric propulsion laboratory dubbed "The Grid" in October.
Jul 07, 2023
Startup Merlin has completed a series of autonomous flight trials in Alaska using a Cessna Caravan fitted with its automated flight control system.
Jul 07, 2023
Vaeridion has announced a series of partnerships to support development of its planned nine-passenger eCTOL regional airliner.
Jul 07, 2023
The station will mark the first public refueling site for vehicles with hydrogen fuel cells in Ontario.