Aerospace

A new report says SAF is set to be hampered by high prices, more than twice that of kerosene, until mid-century.

Routes World 2023 is set to convene in Istanbul on Sunday with industry decision makers meeting to define the future of air connectivity.

Aerolineas Argentinas has ordered 12 Embraer 195-E2s to expand its crossover jet fleet.

The aftermarket’s interest in artificial intelligence has recently exploded, but will the hype drive its implementation in MRO?

Hydrogen and electric propulsion, robotics and drone-enabled inspections create challenges and opportunities in MRO.

With Ukrainian and U.S. munitions stockpiles in urgent need of replenishment, a new conflict in Israel could further stretch global supply chains for weapons.

A look at several scenarios that could unfold in the Middle East.

Commercial, military and advanced sustainability propulsion technology programs underpin ITP Aero growth plans following Rolls-Royce spin-off.

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

Proteus Space, a startup satellite developer, closed a $4.2 million seed round to create an automated, artificial intelligence (AI)-powered system to design ESPA-class satellites in 30 days.

Surf Air Mobility has partnered with Regent to establish a regional base for operating electric seaglider services in Miami.

NASA has pushed back the first flight of the X-59 low-boom supersonic demonstrator after issues encountered during check-out tests at Skunk Works.

The letter of intent for a “substantial” number of propulsion systems for delivery from 2026 is part of a memorandum of understanding.

A flight-test program launched by Boeing, NASA and United Airlines aims to discover whether burning SAF could reduce the formation of persistent contrails.

Airbus has made several substantial changes to its leadership team following the decision to carve out its commercial aircraft business into a separate unit.

Red Sea Global (RSG), The Red Sea and Amaala have celebrated the take-off of its first seaplane flight.

Use of the technology readiness level model for production is being reexamined.

All good things come to an end, including the Western aerospace and defense sector’s high hopes for China. Exclusive survey results show a pivot.

The company plans to develop a fully autonomous docking system for the Cygnus.

United’s robust widebody orderbook supports its international ambitions.

New flight-test phase will expand flight envelope with bigger turbo-compressor and later include liquid hydrogen fuel storage modules.

Massachusetts-based startup Guardian has hired Leif Jentoft from startup Righthand Robotics as its new chief product officer.

HONEYWELL was selected by GranBio Technologies to provide its ethanol-to-jet (ETJ) technology for combination with GranBio's cellulosic ethanol AVAP technology to produce carbon neutral SAF (at new US plant) from biomass residues.

SIMAERO is adding new aviation training center in Delhi, India, with eight simulator bays (A320/MAX/ATR) for late 2024.

PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA received type certification from Transport Canada for the PW127XT-L for ATR 42-600S.