Aerospace

The largest annual airport exhibition in the world, the Airport Show - being held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center (DICEC), 29 April 29 to 1 May - will be introducing some of the advanced technologies that are set to underpin the digital transformation of the next generation of Smart Airports.

Airbus SE has confirmed it is in discussions with Emirates Airline in relation to its A380 contract.

The Boeing Company reported fourth-quarter revenue of $28.3 billion, GAAP earnings per share of $5.93 and core earnings per share (non-GAAP) of $5.48, all company records.

Quantum Challenge; flying-car progress; Airbus IDs drones; generative design; Vanuatu drones.

Tecnam has announced that the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has awarded full type certification to the P2012 Traveller.

Aviation Africa 2019 is looking forward to welcoming visitors to the conference in Kigali, Rwanda, from February 27-28.

Digital change is happening fast in the civil aviation aftermarket—for those that adapt, payoffs are happening.

A wide range of technical, operational and other challenges must be overcome before urban air mobility can become reality.

From physical facilities to reimagined exhibits, the Smithsonian’s Air & Space Museum prepares for an overhaul.

Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker said this week that the airline is not looking to be a core investor in Nigeria Air.

Airbus has selected 51 international student teams, including from Ghana and Zimbabwe, to go into Round 2 of its sixth Fly Your Ideas global challenge.

The reduced life of aerospace air separation modules is generating a significant cost burden for airlines and original equipment manufacturers alike.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) forecasts the global airline industry net profit to be $35.5 billion in 2019, slightly ahead of the $32.3 billion expected net profit in 2018 (revised down from $33.8 billion forecast in June).

Electric regional progress; Pseudo-satellite takes shape; Drone flies through walls; Single-person multicopter; Algae makes jet fuel in Japan.

The year ahead holds milestones in human space transport, airliner first flights and new launches and more, but it also promises significant uncertainty.

With a focus on new technology more crucial than ever to maintain its competitive edge, Boeing steps up the tempo of its EcoDemonstrator testbed series.

By implementing an ECAD-MCAD automated co-design process, aerospace mechanical and electrical designers are able to reduce program risk by synchronizing their data more efficiently and collaborating more effectively on critical design items.

High energy-density lithium-ion battery with silicon-nanowire anode enters production, offers potential solution for eVTOLs.

NASA seeks industry input on the potential for an electrified aircraft propulsion X-plane demonstrator.

Aerospace companies are making progress toward minimizing the negative environmental impact of difficult-to-recycle composite materials used in aircraft manufacturing.

Why the merger with Harris Corp. was the inevitable capstone to a boom-bust story.

The President of the ICAO Council, Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu, strongly encouraged regulators to liberalise and harmonise air services at the Eleventh ICAO Air Services Negotiation Event in Nairobi today, where he delivered the opening address.

Active flow-control flaps; Tilt/fold VTOL; Zephyr HPAS base; Wing delivers in Helsinki; Galicia’s UAS ambitions.

The training arm of the UK Civil Aviation Authority (UK CAA), CAA International (CAAi), has announced a newSecurity Management Systems (SeMS) two-day training course.

The United States has approved the release of $1.2 billion in military aid to Egypt.