Electrification of propulsion is enabling the exploration of some novel ideas for aviation, even some that are not officially considered to be aircraft.
The new-configuration Hero rotary-wing uncrewed air system unveiled by Leonardo Helicopters has a maximum takeoff weight of 250 kg and a new payload bay.
Spanish companies are playing leading roles in developing the sixth-gen Future Combat Air System sensor suite, low-observability features and remote carriers.
This week we drill down on the widebody sector, looking at the Big Twins: the Airbus built A330s and A350s alongside the Boeing produced 777s and 787s.
Safran Helicopter Engines' new CEO Cedric Goubet says the engine business will almost double production to 1,000 engines per year in response to the market.
On the last day of EBACE, Airbus secured a firm order from Italian company Air Corporate for more than 40 helicopters, including three premium ACH160s.
High-speed airliner developer Boom Supersonic agreed to a sustainable aviation fuel deal with power-to-liquid producer Dimensional Energy for Overture testing.
Airbus Corporate Helicopters' Frederic Lemos highlighted operator Helsinki Citycopter as an operator which has built SAF operations into its business model.
