Aerospace Emerging Technologies
Apr 19, 2024
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Apr 18, 2024
Targeting a wider role in low Earth orbit and beyond, the company has rolled out a novel, deployable decelerator system, among other fast-tracked projects.
Apr 17, 2024
Beta Technologies has received certification of its Charge Cube from UL, signifying the design complies with existing safety standards and regulations.
Apr 16, 2024
The U.S. Missile Defense Agency seeks to field an “interim capability” against hypersonic glide vehicles by 2029 as the Glide Phase Interceptor slides to 2035.
Apr 16, 2024
Organizations are making progress but still debating the best way to prevent contrail formation.
Apr 18, 2024
Air New Zealand looks to trial flights on its electric Alia aircraft with passengers in the future but is uncertain if these will be on the current demo model.
Apr 17, 2024
Will green hydrogen be produced in sufficient quantity to meet aviation’s future needs?
Apr 17, 2024
Air New Zealand has selected an over-water domestic short-haul route for its planned electric aircraft demonstration flights.
Apr 17, 2024
GKN Aerospace is nearing critical milestones in its H2Gear hydrogen-electric powertrain research and technology project after overcoming supply chain issues.
Apr 17, 2024
Beta Technologies has received certification of its Charge Cube from UL, signifying the design complies with existing safety standards and regulations.
Apr 16, 2024
The special flight authorization is the first ever issued by the FAA for tests of a civil supersonic aircraft.
Apr 16, 2024
Scandinavian Seaplanes, Norway’s largest seaplane operator, has signed a strategic partnership with Dovetail Electric Aviation to electrify its fleet.
Apr 16, 2024
Under book-and-claim, airlines operating from locations where there is no SAF available can buy SAF for use elsewhere.