Aerospace

By Bradley Perrett, Steve Trimble
A swarm of drone projects appeared at China's biennial air show, including mystery flyable hardware. Has China really revealed its secret projects? Also, what’s the latest schedule for UAC’s CR929 widebody airliner? Listen in as our editors discuss on location in Zhuhai.
Defense

The African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA) has announced its roster of keynote speakers for its inaugural AfBAA African Business & General Aviation Conference & Exhibition to be held from Monday, 28th to Wednesday, 30th January, 2019 in Nairobi, Kenya.
Aerospace

By Guy Norris
Aircraft developers, systems and air traffic management providers respond to NASA’s Urban Air Mobility Grand Challenge.
Aerospace

Tanzania leading airline Precision Air has launched its 25th anniversary celebrations.
Aerospace

As part of the contract with the government of Equatorial Guinea, Russian Helicopters holding company has produced and transferred to the customer two Mi-172 helicopters manufactured at Kazan Helicopters (KVZ). The vehicles have already been sent to Central Africa.
Aerospace

By Graham Warwick
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency looks to balance supporting the country’s aerospace industry with enabling new applications for aviation.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The Skytrac system samples data from 500 parameters on the AW139 and sends exceedance data to engineers.
Connected Aerospace

By Richard Aboulafia
Route fragmentation that is killing large quadjets is also badly hurting medium-large twin-aisles.
Air Transport

By Joe Anselmo
What now? That was the reaction of U.S. airplane manufacturers after a ceasefire ended World War I on Nov. 11, 1918.
Defense

By Steve Trimble
A potentially breakthrough quantum radar prototype is making a debut appearance at the Zhuhai Airshow.
Defense

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), rose 2.0% in September 2018, compared to the same period the year before.
Aerospace

By Graham Warwick
Wright advances electric plans; Ignite will test electric drives; RemoveDebris images orbital junk; SESAR launches UAS demos; Vanuatu eyes vaccine delivery by drone.
Air Transport

By Graham Warwick
Flying at Mach 1.4 and 50,000 ft., the X-59 is designed to produce a sonic “thump” of less than 75 PNLdB, compared with the 105-110-PLdB “double-bang” sonic boom produced by Concorde.
Aerospace

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Etihad Airways has been honoured by readers of Condé Nast Traveller India as their favourite international airline for the second consecutive year.
Aerospace

By Graham Warwick
Unmanned experimental aircraft fitted with highly flexible wing shows flutter can be actively suppressed, potentially saving weight and drag.
Aerospace

With its acquisition of a 55% holding, ASAM S.A is joining ASECNA Service SA/AG (35%) and Air France Finance (10%) as owners of IAMA’s capital so that they can develop the African Air Transport Professions Institute (IAMA).
Aerospace

Airbus has released The Great Enabler: Aerospace in Africa – a White Paper on the role of aerospace technologies and their impact on socio-economic development in Africa.
Aerospace

Aircrew from the Royal Air Force’s largest aircraft provided senior military leaders from across Africa with insights into Voyager’s capabilities and versatility at last week’s Marrakech Air Show.
Aerospace

By Graham Warwick
Data collected in latest wind-tunnel tests will help improve simulation models and develop flight control laws for NASA’s supersonic X-plane.
Aerospace

Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) Company of South Africa has successfully hosted its seventh annual AviAfrique Innovation Summit that once again created a platform for pan-African, organisation, and cross-industry stakeholder collaboration.
Aerospace

By Graham Warwick
Speedy V-280 tiltrotor, predicting flutter in real time, airborne wind power, certifying ScanEagle3, and landing UAVs on ships.
Aerospace

By Graham Warwick
Sikorsky’s S-76 autonomy testbed flies military mission profiles in preparation for UH-60 demos under DARPA’s ALIAS program.
Defense

Precision Air Services, in conjunction with the International Air Transport Association (IATA), are hosting a four week Aviation safety and Security training for air operators in Tanzania.
Aerospace

By Graham Warwick
Improved safety, noise and efficiency for GA aircraft is the goal of startup VoltAero, led by a former Airbus CTO.
Aerospace