Emerging Technologies

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

By Graham Warwick
UK funds low-carbon and advanced-mobility projects; GKN leads Dutch research; and Defining a heavy-lift airship.
Emerging Technologies

By Linda Blachly
Washington DC-based Alder Fuels expects completion of its first “greencrude” plant in 2024.
On Location

By Victoria Moores
The two companies will cooperate on a series of early concept ground tests of a Rolls AE 2100 engine, followed by a full-scale ground test of a Rolls Pearl 15 jet engine.
On Location

By Linda Blachly
Airbus UpNext has selected Curtiss-Wright’s Actuation Division to provide custom actuation technology for use on the eXtra performance WING demonstrator project.
On Location

By Lee Ann Shay
Its companies are using merged capabilities, from airport operations to air traffic control and inflight operations and maintenance.
Farnborough Airshow

By Brian Everstine
Airbus says it is focusing on three main “building blocks” to establishing the technology.
Farnborough Airshow

By Lee Ann Shay, James Pozzi
The aftermarket is also keeping an eye on new propulsion technologies at Farnborough.
Farnborough Airshow

By Guy Norris
The open fan propulsion system will be flight-tested on an A380.
Farnborough Airshow

Airbus and CFM International are teaming up to flight test CFM’s open fan engine architecture.
Emerging Technologies

By Guy Norris
Boom says the Overture will be capable of takeoff at derated thrust settings, helping reduce noise.
Farnborough Airshow

By Guy Norris
Traditional engine-makers appear to be closing in on the sweet spot between conventional powerplants and batteries as the development of hybrid
Emerging Technologies

By Brian Everstine
Kathy Warden discusses the JWST, growth in the space market, the B-21 family of systems and a goal for the fighter market.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Graham Warwick
Study finds electric aircraft’s effect on decarbonizing aviation could be greater than their direct contribution to reducing emissions.
Emerging Technologies

By Tony Osborne
Rolls-Royce engineers have used digital tools and rapid manufacturing techniques to develop an entirely new turbofan engine concept from scratch in just 18 months.
Farnborough Airshow

By Angus Batey
The UK has announced a series of investment package to further its green aviation agenda.
Farnborough Airshow

By Angus Batey, Alan Dron
News in brief from the Farnborough Airshow.
Farnborough Airshow

Bustanica has opened the doors to the world’s largest hydroponic farm, backed by an investment of US$40m.
Emerging Technologies

By Guy Norris
The Raytheon companies are developing a hybrid-electric technology demonstrator program.
Farnborough Airshow

By Guy Norris
Liquid hydrogen ground tests will begin later this year.
Farnborough Airshow

By Guy Norris
Rolls sees 2030 as the likely timing for service entry,
Farnborough Airshow

By Alan Dron
Raízen will help Embraer reach its target of having SAF blends representing 100% of its fuel consumption within Brazil by the end of the decade.
On Location

By Angus Batey
The question of whether the pursuit of zero-carbon flight should see the creation of a UK-based aircraft manufacturer divides opinion.
Farnborough Airshow

A novel aircraft maintenance project management app, eWork, has reduced maintenance completion and turnaround times by a quarter.
Emerging Technologies

Gulf Air has launched its Flight Pass system in partnership with Option Town.
Emerging Technologies