Aerospace

By Brian Everstine
Vectis takes lessons from sixth-generation fighter and classified uncrewed aircraft systems work.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick, Jens Flottau, Guy Norris
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said the company is falling behind on 777-9 certification, but not because of technical issues.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Ben Goldstein
California hybrid eVTOL startup Odys Aviation has signed an agreement with the government of Oman to launch a proof-of-concept pilot program in the country.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Jeremy Kariuki
Purpose-built for student research on Advanced Air Mobility, Georgia Tech celebrated the opening of its new Aircraft Prototyping Laboratory at its campus in Atlanta.
Advanced Air Mobility

Alex Derber
British eVTOL developer Vertical Aerospace has outlined its aftermarket strategy as it prepares for certification of its four-six-passenger tilt rotor VX4 in 2028.
Emerging Technologies

By Robert Wall, Vivienne Machi
Lasers, maneuvering satellites and spaceplanes are getting more attention as Western militaries look to counter threats to their space systems.
Space Exploration

By Guy Norris
Boeing has debuted an innovative flight test display amid its 737 MAX and 777X certification campaigns.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Graham Warwick
Alaskan freight airline Ryan Air has placed a deposit-backed order with Beta Technologies for an undisclosed number of Alia CX300 electric aircraft.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Thierry Dubois
Aubert & Duval, a specialist in melting, forging, rolling and die forging, is a critical supplier for the European aerospace industry.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Chen Chuanren
Beijing SAWES Energy Technology has conducted flight tests of the S1500, which it says is the world’s largest buoyant airborne turbine.
Emerging Technologies

By Victoria Moores
Creative thinking is addressing how to fund the development of newer types of SAF that will be essential to carbon net zero goals.
Emerging Technologies

By Alan Dron
Finland companies have combined to start an eSAF development program that leverages a natural source.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Robert Wall, Thierry Dubois
Space service providers are battling it out in the direct-to-device market.
Commercial Space

By Thierry Dubois, Robert Wall
Launch service providers are promising higher flight cadences—again.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By Angus Batey
The founder of a European air taxi service that had signed a deal to introduce an eVTOL platform into its fleet says there is “no business case” to support it.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Graham Warwick
Vertical Aerospace says it needs no more than $700 million in new funding to certify its VX4 electric air taxi in 2028.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Graham Warwick
South Korean eVTOL developer Plana has secured a letter of intent from helicopter operator Vonaer for 20 CP-01 hybrid-electric air taxis.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Tony Osborne
Pratt & Whitney has teamed up with Czech Republic-based PBS Group on the development of a next-generation APU for commercial and military aircraft platforms.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Ben Goldstein
Australian startup Stralis Aircraft announced that it is testing its high-temperature fuel cell technology at a test facility in Auckland, New Zealand.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Ben Goldstein
Electric seaglider startup Regent has announced a new manufacturing partnership with shipbuilding specialist Fairlead.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Ben Goldstein
Fresh off its selection of Swiss startup H55 as its battery provider, Swiss company Smartflyer is planning a first flight of its four-seat hybrid trainer next year.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Graham Warwick
The European Union’s stance on trustworthy AI is shaping EASA’s approach to certification.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Graham Warwick
Call for action on GPS vulnerability; Uber Eats plans drone delivery; SoftBank demos HAPS payload.
Emerging Technologies

JEN MESZAROS
Two XPeng AeroHT X3-F air modules were involved in an accident during rehearsals for the Changchun Air Show in Jilin Province, China, on Sept. 16.
Advanced Air Mobility