Aerospace Aircraft & Propulsion
Dec 14, 2021
Airbus plans to expand production to unprecedented levels, but many of its suppliers are making their own assumptions
Dec 13, 2021
The rotorcraft industry’s 2021 is summed up more easily by the things that did not happen, rather than those that did.
Dec 13, 2021
Engine-makers face a busy 2022 technology development and test schedule as gas turbines take center stage in emission-reduction battle.
Dec 10, 2021
Far-reaching progress in fuel efficiency and hydrogen transition should be accompanied by swift fleet replacement, says Clean Aviation executive.
Dec 09, 2021
Over the next decade, countries around the globe will need 3,787 new aircraft, opportunities worth $135 billion to aerospace companies.
Sep 22, 2021
Under the name Volocopter (Chengdu) Technology, the new venture aims to offer UAM solutions to China.
Sep 22, 2021
The startup has decided it wants to start flying people as soon as possible and so will certify the autonomous single-seat Heaviside H2 now in flight testing as its entry into the market.
Sep 22, 2021
Reaching a target of 10% SAF use by 2030 will require the scaling up of production to at least 9.5 billion gal./year from the less than 10 million gal. produced in 2020.
Sep 22, 2021
As Airbus is exploring several technologies to drastically cut and eventually annihilate an aircraft’s CO2 emissions, its design engineers are considering micro-hybridization as a starting point in electrification.
Sep 22, 2021
Heart Aerospace has selected a supplier to complete preliminary design of the doors for its ES-19 all-electric 19-seat regional airliner while Deutsche Aircraft has chosen a company to produce the wing box and engine supports for its D328eco 40-seat regional turboprop.
Sep 21, 2021
The goal is to be able to fly missions longer than 200 km (125 mi.) with nine passengers and zero emissions.
Sep 21, 2021
Helicopter operator Bristow Group has announced a partnership with Vertical Aerospace to explore electric vertical-takeoff aircraft while Avolon is partnering with Brazilian airline GOL and transportation provider Grupo Comporte to commercialize an eVTOL ride-sharing platform in Brazil.
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.