Emerging Technologies

Fan-in-wing eVTOL; 6G sensor-comms integration; Mobile hydrogen fueler; and Drive/Fly eVTOL prototype.

The LauncherOne rocket has been loaded, and technicians are preparing to fuel it in readiness for the first orbital launch from the UK, planned for Jan. 9.

The Dream Chaser’s ISS missions are the first of several orbital roles expected to be operated from Sierra Space’s mission control center.

Startup’s lunar lander is an early attempt to commercialize the Moon.

Dense Tokyo is at the epicenter of the country’s space startups.

Senior executives from Mesa Airlines and United Airlines say they have directly influenced design decisions at the startups they back.

Propulsion pioneer MagniX prepares to test the final design iteration of its electric engines.

Dream Chaser spaceplane tests in 2023 mark first operational steps toward development of Sierra Space’s orbital ecosystem.

Communication and sensor systems usually run independently.

Active-flow-control X-plane; eVTOL crash-test surprise; Light-aircraft hybrid propulsion; and Korean UAM dry run.

The OEM plans to try new formula to benefit from a higher-aspect-ratio wing, without the extra weight.

Maeve Aerospace plans to develop a 44-seat electric regional airliner with a design range of 300 nm.

Etihad Airways will increase its services to Shanghai with twice weekly flights from February 2, 2023.

Africa urgently needs a more extensive and robust aviation network, given the region's relative lack of alternative long-distance transportation infrastructure, writes Lydia-Claire Halliday executive director, stakeholder relations & strategy, LCH Consultancy.

Oman Air has signed an agreement with Omantel, a telecom operator, to provide passengers flying to Oman with Tourist SIM Cards on board their flight.

A recently upgraded testbed at U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School will play a central role in preparing autonomous algorithms for operational development.

Established satellite companies introduce new technologies and strategies to compete with startups.

In redesigning the tanker’s Remote Vision System, Boeing aimed to replicate the feeling of looking out a window.

Companies are tripping over each other to proclaim their dedication to sustainability, but the sad truth is a next-generation airliner remains far off.

Why 2023 will be a pivotal year for aerospace & defense.

Beyond current supply chain issues, engine makers ramp up research for future propulsion technology options.

Listen in as three Aviation Week editors discuss—and sometimes debate—whether Boom’s new supersonic engine plan is for real.

Demonstrations are growing more diverse as the industry matures and new players seek to change the space industry.

The ground tests are of the hybrid-electric propulsion system that will power the modified De Havilland Dash 8-100 flight demonstrator starting in 2024.

Hermeus will use a modified version of the 29,000-lb. thrust engine.