Aerospace Emerging Technologies

Nov 09, 2020
NASA’s moral autonomy; Beyond FAA’s UAS IPP; X-57’s lift props; VoltAero picks Sonaca; Hill’s in-house turboshaft; Canadian AAM.
Nov 06, 2020
SITA has said technology is helping airports and airlines safely resume operations and help implement new hygiene measures to restore passenger confidence after a lengthy shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nov 06, 2020
GE Aviation is offering a new health credential application, Health Application ID, for the aviation industry to address COVID-19 related safety concerns.
Nov 06, 2020
African Airlines Association (AFRAA) and TAAG Angola will host the 52nd Annual General Assembly in a virtual format on the 09 and 10 November 2020.
Nov 05, 2020
After 15 years of development, Karem’s Optimum Speed Tilt Rotor shows its potential on the test stand.
Jan 31, 2020
ARPE-E, the U.S. Energy Department’s (DOE) DARPA-inspired advanced research projects agency, has launched two programs to develop propulsion technology for all-electric, 150-200-seat narrowbody airliners.
Jan 31, 2020
A sixth process for producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has been approved by standards body ASTM International. 
Jan 31, 2020
Delta Air Lines has signed an offtake agreement with Northwest Advanced Bio-Fuels (NWABF) that could result in deliveries of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) beginning by the end of 2024 if a feasibility study now underway supports construction of a biorefinery in Washington state.
Jan 31, 2020
Wright Electric has launched development of a 1.5-megawatt, 3-kilovolt power train that will form the foundation of the propulsion system for a 186-seat short-haul electric airliner that the U.S. startup hopes will enter service in 2030.
Jan 28, 2020
Lufthansa Systems has announced that RwandAir is using its NetLine/Sched and ProfitLine/Price solutions.
Jan 27, 2020
A European consortium of industry and academia will develop a road Map for furthering hybrid-electric propulsion for commercial aircraft under a project funded by the European Commission (EC).
Jan 23, 2020
Israeli startup Eviation’s prototype Alice electric regional aircraft caught fire during ground testing at Prescott Regional Airport, Arizona, on Jan. 22. 
Jan 23, 2020
To many flying travelers, the sight of a service cart coming down the aisle is the highlight of the journey, especially if the food and beverage are…