Aerospace Emerging Technologies
Jul 20, 2026
Airbus stresses the importance of proper EWIS maintenance, citing an A320 incident where improper repairs led to sparks and circuit breaker trips.
Jul 20, 2026
Electra sees early milestones and is aiming for a 2030 entry-into-service date for the EL9.
Jul 20, 2026
GE Aerospace has flown its modified Saab 340B megawatt-class hybrid-electric testbed at 30,000 ft., representing a milestone for an electric propulsion system operating at standard commercial airline altitudes.
Jul 20, 2026
Boom Technologies has launched an $800,000 prize for the first U.S. amateur team to fly a remotely piloted, air-breathing aircraft above Mach 1 in level flight twice in one day.
Jul 20, 2026
A refreshed Combat Air Strategy would accelerate collaborative combat aircraft, modernize the fighter fleet and reshape how the RAF intends to fight.
Jul 20, 2026
Hybrid-electric challenge to APUs; RTX’s power-dense motor; Vertical picks autonomy for eVTOL; South Korean firm flies eVTOL; fuel cells for drones.
Jul 18, 2026
CFM International is beginning parts manufacture for the first Open Fan ground demonstrator engine following the completion of the preliminary design review for key components.
Jul 17, 2026
Safran partners with ZeroAvia to advance hydrogen-electric propulsion with high-temperature fuel cells for next-generation aviation and defense applications.