Emerging Technologies

Germany’s MTU Aero Engines has partnered with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency to develop certification requirements for hydrogen fuel cells in aircraft.

Rolls-Royce and Qatar Foundation will enter into a long-term partnership to create a global centre for climate technology innovation.

Space Force seeks commercial services; piecing together a wrecked A-10; Area-I’s new UAS approach; and India tests anti-airfield weapon.

Post-Brexit French/UK political relations may be at a low, but cross-Channel missile technology research is continuing apace.

Bezos’ space company takes a community approach to build and operate a new space station.

Scandinavian Airlines plans to partner with three fuel-sector companies to investigate large-scale production of synthetic sustainable aviation fuel in Sweden.

The EC and Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy Catalyst have launched the EU-Catalyst partnership to accelerate commercial deployment of technologies to help Europe meet its commitment to reduce its net-carbon emissions 55% by 2030.

A European project to demonstrate a modular hybrid-electric propulsion architecture for future small short/medium-range regional aircraft has been completed with flight tests of a second power train demonstrator.

SITA has said that to support the recovery of the travel industry, it will make its Digital Travel Declaration solution available to governments free of charge globally.

ZeroAvia adds the Dash 8-400 turboprop and CRJ regional jets to planned applications of its hydrogen-electric powertrains.

A company known for lasers, power systems and drones has a plan to break into the elite club of advanced missile and munition suppliers.

The importance of Dubai Airshow, not just to the Middle East, was emphasised today by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline.

Leduc won Aviation Week’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2020 but had to wait a year to accept it because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Interest in reusable rockets revived by SpaceX’s success.

Fly-by-wire taking off; More orbital cleanup plans; Zero-emissions island links; Wing drones go urban; Food giant eyes SAF.

Istanbul Airport was awarded as "Best Airport in Europe" and the "Accessible Airport" at the 17th ACI Europe Awards organised by the International Airports Council (ACI Europe).

Members of the Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) have voted to extend the terms of the current chairperson and deputy chairperson for the next 12 months.

Multidisciplinary design optimization lets engineers spend less time on detailed design and more time considering system requirements.

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).