Aerospace

SkiesFifty has teamed up with Frontline BioEnergy to ramp-up waste-to-energy sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production to commercial scale across the U.S.

Abu Dhabi is set to host the 4th ICAO Global Implementation Support Symposium 2025.

The World Defense Show (WDS) will be held 8-12 February 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in partnership with Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI).

Here are the five must-see stories from the Aviation Week Network for the week of January 20, 2025.

With fighter recapitalization decisions made, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and others turn their attention to helicopter capacity.

The flight of Ampaire’s “Hawaii Bird” testbed, one of its two modified Skymasters, into Long Beach Airport came after tough-won regulatory approvals.

The deal will net the UK startup $84 million after deducting fees related to the transaction.

As interest grows globally in seaplane and amphibious aviation, the Future Opportunities for Seaplanes and Amphibious Aviation conference is seeing strong interest from delegates and exhibitors.

Boeing reconfirmed that it still anticipates first delivery of the 777-9 in 2026 amid doubts by key customers that it will be able to meet its latest schedule.

Hexcel posted revenue of $474 million in the December quarter, up 4% year-on-year, while earnings per share of $0.52 just edged out Wall Street’s expectations.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

New readiness levels aim to demystify and delineate progress through the labyrinth of aviation certification.

The HySIITE engine concept shows promise for a practical zero-emission hydrogen-steam combined-cycle propulsion system.

Italian energy giant Eni’s sustainable mobility-focused division, Enilive, has commissioned its first SAF plant at the Gela biorefinery in Sicily.

The sector seems more real than ever as eVTOL-makers ramp up production of full-scale aircraft.

The world is headed for a period of launcher abundance as the New Glenn expands rocket choice in the heavy-lift segment.

The aerospace industry must ensure security of its “crown jewels” through collaboration, investment in education and a comprehensive cybersecurity game plan.

The delivery was the 64th for the MC-130J fleet and the 134th total number of MC-130Js, AC-130Js and HC-130Js.

How did Airbus and Boeing finish last year in orders and deliveries? Can Boeing bounce back in 2025? And what are airlines saying they want from a new airliner? Our team dives in.

Funded under the NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts program, the Hy2PASS project is led by Phillip Ansell.

SAF producer LanzaJet has selected a site in Teesside, northern England, for its next production facility, Project Speedbird.

The Netherlands-based European Technology and Innovation Center which will be focused on advanced propulsion and alternative fuel technologies.

Eve Air Mobility (Eve) and JetSetGo have partnered to explore and advance the use of Vector, Eve’s agnostic Urban ATM (air traffic management) software solution in India.

The 24th edition of the Airport Show is gearing up to take place May 6 –8, 2025 at DWTC, Dubai.

Under the theme “Embracing innovation and technology for safe and efficient operations,” a key focus at the 2024 IATA World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC) was the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and data-driven technologies on aviation safety, efficiency and resilience.