Emerging Technologies

As the aviation sector gradually embarks on recovery, the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) has signed contract with Thales for a full turnkey modernisation of the country’s Air Traffic Management system.

On Saturday 23 October, Etihad Airways operated its most sustainable flight ever.

UK electric air taxi startup Vertical Aerospace has secured additional funding tied to its planned going-public merger with blank-check company Broadstone Acquisition.

Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) of seven of the world’s leading aerospace manufacturers have reaffirmed their commitment to achieving more sustainable aviation.

Emirates’ marketing team has been recognised by Sitecore, a digital experience platform, for “Best Use of a Customer Data Platform (CDP).”

The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) and Airbus Defence and Space have selected the winner of their joint opportunity for a free one year mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

Joramco has MoU with TAT Technologies regarding the servicing of aircraft Heat Transfer Components (HTC).

Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA) and Thales have successfully completed the delivery of the Air Traffic Management system and radars, enhancing Tanzania’s air traffic safety and efficiency.

Aviation, aerospace, space and defence leaders from across the globe will meet in-person in Abu Dhabi for the return of the Global Aerospace Summit on 24 -26 May 2022.

New NASA green airliner study to go beyond agency’s sustainable X-plane to include technology for broader reduced environmental impacts.

Fuel-cell cargo drone; Electric air racers; LeoLabs down under; Hydrogen box wing; 100% SAF flights.

The platform will support the government’s operations and the Emirate’s public safety and security efforts.

Inmarsat has confirmed that its strategic partner BSNL has received the necessary licenses to deliver Inmarsat’s world-leading Global Xpress (GX) mobile broadband services in India.

South Korea’s stealth plans; U.S. steps toward the E-7; Assembling Safran engines in Texas; and Army signs deal for SAR data integration.

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

The new features are complemented by a bespoke cabin completion and assure the highest levels of comfort and safety. The ACH125 can accommodate up to five passengers with luggage stored in three compartments.

Aviators Africa will hold its 3rd Leadership CEO’s Forum on October 27th 2021 with plans to change the narrative on how decision and policy makers conduct aviation business in Africa.

Despite pandemic-related supply chain disruption, the redesigned Eviation Alice is in final assembly ahead of first flight by year-end.

MagniX sees FAA special conditions approval for electric engines for retrofit and new-build as gateway to rapid market growth.

European engineering services company Akka Technologies has unveiled its concept for a zero-emission regional aircraft.

Aircraft finance and asset management company Amedeo has entered a strategic partnership with Aura Aero that includes a letter of intent to purchase 200 of the French startup’s planned 19-seat ERA hybrid-electric regional aircraft.

Rolls-Royce, working with Boeing and World Energy, has carried out a successful test flight of its 747 Flying Testbed aircraft using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) on a Trent 1000 engine.

As Premier Partner and Official Airline of Expo 2020 Dubai, Emirates is enhancing the benefits that SMEs stand to gain from visiting the largest themed event taking place in Dubai.

Congressional behavior, midterm elections, new technologies and rising startup companies are likely to drive change in the 2020s.

As sharing and analyzing data is proving increasingly effective, Airbus intends to build on the momentum and grow in services.