Emerging Technologies

It took more than a decade, but the General Aviation Modifications Inc. team found a solution.

A slew of sustainability initiatives continues to be rolled out by the aviation industry as the opening of United Nation’s COP26 climate change conference in Glasgow at the end of October draws closer.

Rolls-Royce is to provide the power and propulsion systems for the modular jet training aircraft being developed by UK start-up Aeralis.

Moog is latest to strike deal with the U.S. Air Force Agility Prime program to explore eVTOL technology.

Terrafugia, owned by Chinese automaker Geely, has launched first product Commaris, and Seeker UAS for commercial inspection operations.

Rega–Swiss Air-Rescue is to cooperate with Dufour Aerospace on an air ambulance version of the startup’s planned Aero3 eVTOL aircraft.

Two U.S. military initiatives to determine the feasibility of moving cargo through space are moving forward.

Project participants have announced the start of pilot programs to deliver medical supplies by drone in India and Germany.

Etihad Airways is set to embark on a major digital transformation following the signing of a landmark multi-year deal with Amadeus.

Rolls-Royce and Airlink have signed a TotalCare service agreement for the AE3007 engines that power the South African airline’s fleet of Embraer ERJ135 aircraft.

Countries around the world are entering the military space domain triggered by the formation of the U.S. Space Force.

Active deorbiting; electric charging; accelerating SAF; and persistent platform.

Inmarsat, Boeing and Cobham trial end-to-end cockpit-to-ground internet protocol satellite communications for more efficient operation.

UK advanced air mobility startup Vertical Aerospace is gearing up to begin assembly of its VA-X4 engineering prototype to fly in 2022.

As first electric aircraft enter service airports and operators come to grips with infrastructure for recharging batteries.

Regional air mobility startup Lilium will become a publicly traded company Sept. 15, with less cash in hand than was hoped for.

Emirates has launched the first airline virtual reality app in Oculus store which allows people to experience Emirates' fully-enclosed Gamechanger First Class Suites, explore the airline's signature A380 Onboard Lounge, or check out the cabin around your own seat from the comfort of your home.

Ground-support equipment suppliers make fast progress toward hydrogen use, but OEMs are still reviewing their options.

A company known for bombers has set its sights on future air dominance technology, displaying new UAS concepts that hint at larger goals.

Rolls-Royce and Airlink have signed a TotalCare service agreement for the AE3007 engines that power the South African airline’s fleet of Embraer ERJ135 aircraft.

Shrinking the high-pressure heart of an engine will make smaller turbofans more efficient than current commercial powerplants.

After several cancellations over decades, the Navy’s revived interest in the Joint Air-to-Surface Missile family also reveals pursuit of more capabilities for it.

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

The cargo market proves tempting to eVTOL developers targeting urban air mobility.

The research and technology effort in Europe toward the use of hydrogen in commercial air transport is in full swing, but the readiness level varies depending on the industry segment.