Emerging Technologies

Leonardo has sparked a debate on the future of aviation at Expo 2020 Dubai at The Flying Society event.

Spun out by the Williams Formula 1 racing team at the end of 2019, Williams Advanced Engineering has been expanding from its motorsports roots and applying its high-performance battery and electrification expertise to new sectors, including aviation.

Bye Aerospace is studying a 12-seat high-density version of its planned all-electric twin-motor eFlyer 800 for commuter operators.

A NASA-funded team is working to connect airborne and cloud-based flight management systems to enable better real-time trajectory optimization and airspace management for advanced air mobility and commercial aviation.

From the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation, and Education Conference 2021 (I/ITSEC 2021). Watch Dr. Regan Patrick, Chief Learning Officer for CAE Defence and Security discuss the need to blend the amazing digital technologies available today with learning science.

Sea-air drone; Hamburg port drones; AI autopilot advance; Adding SAF capacity; and AirCar makes progress.

The European Space Agency and its partners have already demonstrated most of the technologies required for human spaceflight.

Listen in as Aviation Week editors review the AIAA’s annual SciTech forum which returned as an in-person event this month.

The construction of a wind tunnel by Turkish Aerospace hints at the scale of the country’s aerospace ambitions.

The Air Force has delayed its approval of the Remote Vision System 2.0 as a new issue has emerged.

Another piece of low-boom supersonic design puzzle in place, as high-speed wind tunnel tests a perfect match of complex CFD predictions.

X-59 undergoes proof tests in Texas ahead of first flight in California later in 2022.

Rolls-Royce’s £6 million ($8.17 million) Spirit of Innovation electric aircraft has secured the world electric aircraft speed record following verification by the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale.

Two early-stage startups have joined forces to lay the foundations for an on-demand regional air service in Western Australia using small electric aircraft.

Paramount Group it has appointed Steve Griessel as its group chief executive officer.

Jet Luxe, a new aircraft management, charter, luxury travel, and concierge service company, has launched in the Middle East, Asia and North America. Jill Stockbridge reports.

Swiss startup Daedalean has closed a $58 million financing round that will provide the funds needed to bring its machine-leaning-based visual guidance, navigation and control suite to market over the next four years.

Etihad Airways has launched its dedicated sustainability-focused corporate rewards programme.

Defiant clears mission profile tests; South Korea’s big missile export deal; Storm Shadow upgrade tests; and BrahMos’ first sale abroad.

Military seaplanes soon could be added to the fleets of several major Pacific air forces.

Leaders in electrified aviation must fly certifiable prototypes in next 12-18 months to meet service-entry targets of 2024-25.

The national airline of the Maldives (Maldivian), Island Aviation Services, and ATR have signed a contract for the purchase of the airline’s first ATR aircraft.

Accelerating net-zero carbon emissions is in the best interest of the aviation industry, businesses and consumers.

Satcom for Perlan glider; Alcohol-to-jet SAF boost; Regent’s seaglider demonstrator; Aura picks batteries; and Dufour adds distributor.

Gulfstream customer support is marking a successful year of expansion.