Emerging Technologies

Australian startup believes ammonia fuel can allow existing engines and aircraft to be modified to carbon-free propulsion.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Mini-rover Moon landing planned for later this year to prove technology for pressurized JAXA-Toyota Lunar Cruiser.

Initial efforts for Istari will be focused on the development of a synthetic aperture radar, but additional capabilities will be added.

Global ministers of tourism joined together at the 2022 Middle East Tourism Investment Summit during the Arabian Travel Market.

A massive skills gap facing industries including aerospace and space needs urgent attention from governments and corporations according to the advisory board for the Global Aerospace Summit which takes place in Abu Dhabi this month.

Newly appointed Minister of Industry and Commerce, Ryad Mezzour, met representatives of the Group of Aeronautics and Space Industries of Morocco (GIMAS) to give new impetus to the sector.

Lockheed Martin-General Motors lunar vehicle designed to transit moon autonomously for prepositioned rendezvous with incoming missions.

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) announced at the Arabian Travel Market of its new approach to sustainability – Balanced Tourism.

Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) has launched a new rebranded business division for the airline; Saudia Business, specialising in B2B travel solutions for Corporate, Agency & MICE clients.

ZeroAvia’s second testbed; Hydrogen for GA; Cyrogenic propulsion plan; and Hydroplane modifies Cherokee.

Etihad Airway has unveiled its new Economy class soft furnishings and tableware which will be launched on board in the fourth quarter of the year.

Saudia is lighting up the Arabian Travel Market with its six interactive areas at its huge pavilion.

Turkish Airlines is highlighting the use of sustainable aviation fuel and new destinations at the Arabian Travel Market 2022 including flights to Seattle.

Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) today revealed its brand-new in-flight entertainment (IFE) system, Beyond, during Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2022.

Etihad Airways has successfully performed the world’s most intensive sustainable flight testing programme, operating 42 flights over a five-day period.

A supersonic military drone will take precedence until civil demand for a low-boom supersonic transport matures.

Flight tests of Roc build on reliability of baseline Boeing 747 engines, gear and system components as test campaign intensifies.

Private aviation needs a digital revolution if operators and brokers want to respond to rising demand, this is according to the CEO of a new live bidding platform - AeroBid.

Akasa Air has chosen reservation systems provider Navitaire to run its operations and offer affordable travel options.

NASA is preparing its X-57 Maxwell all-electric experimental aircraft for its first flight test this summer.

Growing defense roles, including responsive launch and hypersonic tests, factor in Virgin Orbit near-term capability goals.

E-commerce growth is encouraging more startups to enter the market for autonomous middle-mile logistics aircraft.

Two years after forming from its predecessor companies, Super Tier 1 aerospace supplier and large defense prime Raytheon Technologies has opened a corporate ventures office to make small venture-capital-style investments.

AviAssist, which supports aviation safety and promotion in African, has revealed a new seven-part series of its Focus Sessions.