Aerospace

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.

The integration of new types of aircraft into Europe’s airspace is the subject of projects launched by the EU SESAR 3 ATM modernization research programs.

German aerospace lobby BDLI is calling for a dual-fighter strategy under FCAS, effectively urging France and others to go separate ways while maintaining the veneer of cooperation.

Saudi Arabia is exploring several proof-of-concept projects using electric UAS and AAM tech that would act as first responders in a fire emergency.

Biggest eVTOL flies; ducted-fan ultra-STOL; axial-flux motor success; endurance UAS upgraded; and riblet service trial expands.

Pivotal is shifting focus from serial prototyping toward the operational realities of supporting real-world customers across multiple mission sets.

Canadian startup Horizon Aircraft is simplifying the configuration of its full-scale fan-in-wing Cavorite X7 hybrid-electric VTOL prototype, assembly of which is now underway.

SpaceX’s purchase of xAI marries Elon Musk’s love of artificial intelligence and space.

Boosting widebody production is a key strategic priority for Airbus, which might offer a larger A350 that could enter service in the early 2030s.

International competitors see an uptick in interest for military equipment amid uncertain American trade policy.

The Brazilian airframer wants to take advantage of the huge growth of India’s air transport industry. But regional flying must first become a viable business.

United Aircraft debuted advanced UAVs at the Singapore Airshow, showcasing cutting-edge tech such as the R6000 tiltrotor and launching a global agent program.

MIT students advance uSTOL tech with ducted fan designs, achieving promising results in short-takeoff and high-speed flight with the Surge models.

AutoFlight unveils the Matrix, a 5-ton-class eVTOL with cargo and passenger variants, showcasing full transition flight in a public demo.

Embraer-CAE Training Services has purchased its first full-flight simulator dedicated to training pilots for Eve Air Mobility’s eVTOL aircraft.

A subscale eVTOL demonstrator has been unveiled by Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University, expected to pave the way for a four-passenger, full-scale vehicle targeted for certification in 2030.

ST Engineering and Lodd Autonomous signed agreements for the DrN-600 UAS to be trialed in the Middle East and Hili cargo eVTOL to be marketed in Asia-Pacific.

UK startup Vertical Aerospace has become the latest electric air vehicle developer to select advanced axial flux motors developed by Evolito.

Given the Asia-Pacific region’s fragmented airspace structure, Thales observes growing interest among ANSPs in seamless data sharing across flight information regions.

Aerodynamicist Bob Liebeck pioneered the blended wing body and Gurney flap, revolutionizing aerodynamics for NASA, race cars and future air travel.

Aviation Week’s Jens Flottau and Robert Wall give their final analysis of Singapore Airshow 2026.

At Airbus' exhibit of the biggest new commercial freighter, expected to make its first flight later this year, senior editor Guy Norris previews the A350F. It will boast the largest cargo door on the market and will be the first freighter capable of meeting the latest ICAO requirements, Airbus claims.

The U.S. unveils a critical minerals trading bloc plan with allies to counter China, set price floors and boost supply chain resilience for key industries.

Dzyne Technologies has demonstrated a 60-hr. flight time with an upgraded version of its Ultra medium-altitude, long-endurance uncrewed aircraft system.

Mena Biofuels has officially begun the implementation of UAE's first sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facility in the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ)