Emerging Technologies

Airlines see regulatory writing on the wall and start making SAF commitments.

EasyJet and GKN on H2; Skyryse automates EMS; Seeing inside engines; Enabling 100% SAF; Cargo UAV that autorotates.

A shift to automated tools is being relied upon to transform a major weakness of the F-35 development program into a possible strength.

Unpredictable weather conditions and complex regulations that differ from one region to another are creating new challenges for airlines, business jets and cargo operators.

Rosteс State Corporation has developed a method for measuring the parameters of radio-transparent materials used in the production of high-speed aircraft.

F-35 and F-15EX programs face near-term cuts as U.S. Air Force makes new push for Next-Generation Air Dominance.

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

Turkey’s combat UAV, the Akinci, has completed live trials and successfully conducted its first live firing at a sea target in its preparation to join the Turkish Navy

The city of Coventry is playing its part in bringing eVTOL vertiports to the world.

Taiwan’s new hypersonic R&D office; North Korean nuke pledge; Capella Space raises cash for analysis; and Lockheed’s radar upgrades.

Engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney and IT provider SITA have signed an agreement for full flight data retrieval and processing in support of predictive maintenance of aircraft engines.

With modification of the Cessna 172 Skyhawk and 208 Caravan to autonomous operation already under its belt, Reliable Robotics has received an Air Force Research Laboratory contract to demonstrate autonomous capabilities on U.S. Air Force aircraft.

Qatar Airways has entered the metaverse by launching QVerse, a novel virtual reality (VR) experience for visitors to the airline’s website.

Airbus advances X-plane; BAE joins GE on hybrid; Seaglider takes to water; Cross-country on hydrogen; and manufacturing LH2 tanks.

Etihad has released its Sustainability Report 2020-2021, outlining the impact the company has had on the environment.

Qatar Airways has launched a voluntary carbon offset programme for corporate customers.

In a cooperative effort with would-be manufacturers of electric aircraft, the French turbine engine specialist diversifies.

After spending decades in the laboratory, a new propulsion technology enters testing on weapon system.

Air Force speeds studies with Pratt on potential pressure gain combustion benefits for low-cost, high-performance supersonic propulsion.

Nomade, a three-year project aimed at investigating manufacturing technologies for liquid-hydrogen tanks on board commercial aircraft is gathering aerospace players in France.

Etihad Airways is undertaking a week of intensive research and testing on over 30 flights to test operational efficiencies, technology and procedures that will reduce carbon emissions.

After the commissioning of Lagos and Abuja airports in December 2021, French company RESA will install the same systems in Port Harcourt, Kano and Enugu in Nigeria in 2022.

Long-held U.S. Defense Department vision for rapid space launch capability could edge closer to reality with Air Force Research Laboratory demonstration.

Kenyan low-cost carrier Jambojet has selected Laminaar Aviation Infotech’s ARMS Flight Planning System for its flight operations.

U.S. Space Force to select ride-share payloads for final GPS III vehicles as prelude to plans with Lockheed Martin for multirole mission.