Aerospace Emerging Technologies

Feb 10, 2026
“We’ve just barely got to 2% by 2026 ... [with] no prospect of getting to 6% by 2030; they’ll just move to the right," Ryanair's Michael O'Leary said in Paris.
Feb 10, 2026
JetZero is continuing talks with potential propulsion partners on the unique engine requirements of its blended-wing-body (BWB) airliner.
Feb 10, 2026
A growing number of reports from academic and nongovernmental organizations indicates that aviation is falling short of its decarbonization targets.
Feb 09, 2026
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. has conducted the first flights of two electric aircraft: a large uncrewed cargo aircraft and an autonomous drive/fly combination vehicle.
Feb 09, 2026
Biggest eVTOL flies; ducted-fan ultra-STOL; axial-flux motor success; endurance UAS upgraded; and riblet service trial expands.
Feb 06, 2026
Public charter carrier JSX is eyeing a bold move—adding startup Electra.aero’s EL9 Ultra Short to its fleet once the hybrid-electric STOL aircraft is certified.
Feb 06, 2026
SpaceX’s purchase of xAI marries Elon Musk’s love of artificial intelligence and space.
Feb 05, 2026
Given the Asia-Pacific region’s fragmented airspace structure, Thales observes growing interest among ANSPs in seamless data sharing across flight information regions.