Aerospace Emerging Technologies

May 26, 2023
The U.S. Air Force’s AFWerx High-Speed VTOL Concept Challenger produces mixed results.
May 25, 2023
Five years after Jeff Bezos began wooing NASA to buy Blue Origin lunar landing services, the U.S. space agency said “yes.”
May 25, 2023
Electric aircraft fire; Tiltrotor eVTOL prototypes; Autonomous deck landing; Weather-forecasting drone.
May 23, 2023
To succeed, innovators must cultivate confidence among regulators, the flying public and investors.
May 22, 2023
Technology being hatched under Europe’s newly launched Clean Aviation aeronautics research program could help decarbonize business aviation.
May 03, 2023
Batteries offer the lowest overall energy requirement, but alone cannot power most aircraft classes out to 2070, Atkins says.
May 02, 2023
The project will include flight testing of the Pratt & Whitney GTF-powered A220 on 100% SAF.
May 01, 2023
Dubbed an "Explorer" aircraft, the 787-10 is the first of a planned series of additional test platforms which Boeing will use to focus on specific technologies.
Apr 28, 2023
CEO says Airbus is simultaneously pursuing its hydrogen aircraft project and looking at a more conventional propulsion system for entry into service in 2035-40.
Apr 27, 2023
Safran Aircraft Engines is coordinating a European technology demonstration program that is intended to pave the way for flight testing of an open-fan engine.
Apr 26, 2023
GKN Aerospace is preparing to begin initial tests of elements of its H2GEAR electric-aircraft powertrain research and technology project later this year.
Apr 25, 2023
The first two Joby aircraft are expected to be delivered to Edwards AFB, California, by early 2024.
Apr 24, 2023
Norwegian has teamed with Norsk e-Fuel to build a plant, while Wizz Air says it is investing $6.2 million in biofuel company Firefly.