Emerging Technologies

More feedstock-to-fuel pathways are needed to avoid constraints on sustainable aviation fuel capacity.

The global aircraft seat market was worth around $3.1 billion in 2025. Recaro Aircraft Seating believes that the market will grow to around $5 billion in 2030.

As Joby’s S4 advances toward certification, flight testing is shifting from controlled environments to real-world operations.

Lower-altitude “e-routes,” along with changes to airspace regulations, will be needed to integrate electric aircraft into the commercial aviation environment.

The promoters of the satellite-based Iris high-speed data communications system for air traffic control have begun marketing the service.

U.S. Space Force Gen. Michael Guetlein now refers conditionally to the prospect of fielding a space-based layer of interceptors.

Eurocontrol is building on tools and recommendations that proved effective in the summer of 2025 and may help it cope with an even busier summer in 2026.

Spain's Enaire has formed a consortium to advance the evaluation of projects conducted in the framework of Europe's SESAR ATM research and technology initiative.

Japan Airlines is exploring the use of humanoid robots for ramp operations to address labor shortages and improve productivity.

A pilot facility to convert waste plastics into SAF has been opened by UK-based environmental engineering services company Clean Planet Technologies.

Norwegian eSTOL trial; advanced drone batteries; hybrid powerplants delivered; and tackling fuel cell water problems.

Conflict-related spikes in fuel prices could be a timely wake-up call for European investment in SAF production.

NASA has taken delivery of its newly modified Boeing 777-200ER airborne science laboratory from conversion specialist L3Harris Technologies.

Startup Elysian revises its electric regional aircraft concept to reflect achievable battery performance.

ACSS, Airborne Maintenance & Engineering Services and Innovative Aerosystems will partner to develop an ADS-B In retrofit package for the Boeing 757 and 767.

Airbus is making a major move in the digital and connectivity services market with the launch of its Skywise company.

China’s Shaphargroup has selected Honeywell UOP’s Ecofining process technology for a planned facility to produce sustainable aviation fuel in Rotterdam.

In a battlespace unrecognizable from when the war began in 2022, Ukraine’s adaptations appear to be outpacing the Russian invaders.

Several new programs have arisen to drive low-cost munitions into service more quickly and at higher volumes than ever before.

The lack of regulatory requirements for airlines to carry personal motorized wheelchairs in the cabin leaves ample room for the air transport industry to drag its feet when it comes to accommodating the needs of all passengers.

Dassault Aviation’s Vortex spaceplane demonstrator will use Arkadia Space-made thrusters for in-orbit maneuvering, the supplier said.

As long-term and highly experienced incumbents like Boeing know all too well, certification is not a quick or easy process.

Airbus has introduced a more flexible version of its HBCplus connectivity hardware system.

Swiss startup Smartflyer has received the first set of certifiable battery modules for its SF1 four-seat electric aircraft from energy storage developer H55.

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