Emerging Technologies

Heart’s hybrid turbogenerator, CycloRotor propulsion testing, attritable turbojet lubrication and lithium-sulfur drone power.

Czech startup Zuri is testing a modified Rotax engine from EdgePerformance that powers its hybrid-electric eVTOL cargo aircraft.

Greene Tweed and GE Unison developed a carbon fiber engine bracket that is 86% lighter than its metal counterpart.

The Pentagon announces $350 million for quantum computing, including DARPA's QBI and a $150 million conditional loan to PsiQuantum for a Milpitas, California, hub.

An Australian-developed long-endurance uncrewed aircraft flew for almost 2 hr., powered by energy-dense lithium-sulfur batteries and ultra-lightweight perovskite solar arrays.

Swiss startup Milan Aircraft advances electric four-seat MA-2 trainer with two-hour endurance, targeting full pilot training capability.

Heart Aerospace has received FAA funding to help support development of the turbogenerator at the core of its planned hybrid-electric regional aircraft.

Horizon Plans Two Full-Scale X7 Flight Test Prototypes

Editors assess the progress of JetZero's blended wing body aircraft and explore its efforts to find the right powerplant that would suit both civil and military customers.

Vertical Aerospace countersues Archer Aviation over alleged patent infringement related to electric propulsion cooling technology in eVTOL aircraft.

A Florida jury awarded Aerosonic $116.9 million after finding Joby Aviation misappropriated trade secrets related to aircraft air data probes.

Air Astana CEO says carrier plans to standardize on Pratt & Whitney GTF Advantage engines for its Airbus A320neo family fleet as operations improve.

Delta TechOps begins engine retrofit for JetZero’s Jet1 blended wing body demonstrator as the search for a powerplant for the production Z4 version goes on.

Changes are needed to keep the next generation of mechanics’ and engineers’ skills relevant throughout their careers.

The U.S. Navy delivered the Joint Digital Autonomy Range framework to Australia, enabling virtual testing of autonomous and collaborative combat aircraft before flight.

Comparing Skyport’s purpose-built vertiport in Dubai to an exiting facility in New York illustrates how cities could integrate eVTOL aircraft.

The FAA's proposed rule on sonic boom attracts criticism but promises a shift from prohibition to performance-based regulation.

NASA has awarded Viridian Space a contract to design aerodynamic control surfaces for satellites maneuvering in very low Earth orbit.

Since winning the Aviation Week 20 Twenties award in 2018, Arthur Brown has been on a mission to make aviation cleaner, quieter, and more sustainable. Now, as he continues to push the boundaries of electric aircraft design and mentor the next generation of engineers, Arthur reflects on the pivotal moments, lessons learned, and the passion that keeps him flying forward.

Beyond its Phantom 3500 business jet, the startup is eyeing drones and airliners.

Education providers and industry must collaborate more closely to make the right investments in the workforce of tomorrow.

Judge dismisses Archer's counterclaims against Joby while allowing Joby's trade-secret lawsuit to proceed with modifications.

France backs a "double auction" system to accelerate e-SAF production, bridging producers and buyers to meet aviation decarbonization mandates.

The FAA’s proposed rule seems more likely to create a boom market for regulatory gaming than to drive real technological progress.

Honeywell Aerospace and the City of Phoenix Aviation Department are teaming up to evaluate integrating surface collision prevention technology into airport operations and other ground vehicles.