Emerging Technologies

By Steve Trimble
Spirit AeroSystems says it has solved one of the problems limiting the Pentagon’s ability to scale-up hypersonic weapon production.
Missile Defense & Weapons

L3Harris Commercial Aviation Solutions look to the future with its broad range of next-generation avionics, flight data analytics, full-flight simulators, pilot training and regional-based inventory and logistics services.
Emerging Technologies

By Brian Everstine
The Air Force Research Laboratory’s upcoming demonstration includes new solar panels, deployable structures, cooling systems.
Space

African carriers generate most of their revenues in weaker home currencies but incur their input costs, often including fuel, in US dollars and euros. Kamil Alawadhi, IATA’s regional vice president, Africa & Middle East offers his opinion.
Air Transport

David Hughes
NASA study seeks to improve air-to-ground connectivity for commercial aviation.
Connectivity

SITA has launched SITA eVisa and SITA Electronic Travel Authorisation to meet the growing demand from governments for digital visa systems to stimulate national economies after COVID-19.
Emerging Technologies

By Bill Carey
The FAA and industry have committed to phasing out leaded aviation fuel by 2030.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Thierry Dubois, Jens Flottau, Guy Norris, Angus Batey
As demand grows for civil and military aircraft, global industry has yet to solve raw material, supply chain and skill shortage issues.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Tony Osborne
The U.S. Army says it is behind an ongoing test flight of Airbus’ Zephyr high-altitude pseudo-satellite, which has broken the record for longest-duration uncrewed air system mission.
Emerging Technologies

Matteo Mirolo
A landmark vote in the European Parliament last week secured the role of sustainable fuels in the decarbonization of European aviation.
Sustainability

By Graham Warwick
Carbon-nanotube anti-ice; RAF advances synthetic fuels; Boeing taps UK SAF R&D; Electric taxiing for Airbus A220.
Emerging Technologies

TAV Technologies, a subsidiary of TAV Airports, has reached an agreement with airport operator Air Marakanda to expand the digital transformation project at Samarkand Airport in Uzbekistan.
Airports & Networks

By Guy Norris
Revised supersonic design reflects pragmatic focus on noise and performance goals as Boom aims to finalize propulsion supplier agreement.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble, Tony Osborne, Brian Everstine
Original concepts for an “attritiable” Loyal Wingman are diverging in favor of a mix of greater and lesser advanced platforms.
Farnborough Airshow

By Tony Osborne
The engine-maker is using digital design tools and rapid manufacturing processes to accelerate Orpheus engine development.
Farnborough Airshow

By Brian Everstine
The OEM rivalry was on full display at Farnborough as they elbowed each other for the autonomous refueling spotlight.
Farnborough Airshow

By Angus Batey
The first of three prototype demonstrators has been finished.
Farnborough Airshow

By Guy Norris
The aim is to develop an engine with at least 10% better fuel efficiency over current engines by 2030.
Farnborough Airshow

By Angus Batey
First flight of a hydrogen fuel cell-powered electric engine could come within weeks.
Farnborough Airshow

People travelling through Dubai International (DXB) now have access to a new customer contact centre that provides always-on access to DXB customer service professionals at any time.
Airports & Networks

Boom Supersonic, the company building the world’s fastest airliner - after Concorde, has presented the refined design of Overture at the Farnborough Airshow.
Air Transport

In an ever-evolving, complex operational environment, industries and military utilising rotary flight seek exemplary pilots who ensure reliable aviation performance and low incident rates.
Maintenance & Training

Etihad Airways is the first airline to join the Aviation Impact Accelerator (AIA), an international group of practitioners and academia convened by the University of Cambridge.
Emerging Technologies

Airbus has successfully delivered its first full-size wing prototype or ‘demonstrator’ through its Wing of Tomorrow programme to help mature next-generation wing technologies.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Guy Norris, Angus Batey
Airbus UpNext plans to flight test a hydrogen-burning engine at altitude on a powered glider.
Farnborough Airshow