Emerging Technologies

By Guy Norris
Tests verify eVTOL’s low noise and long range on batteries—two fundamental goals for Joby’s concept.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Graham Warwick
Germany’s APC and wet-lease carrier Hi Fly work to improve the fuel efficiency of in-service A330s.
Emerging Technologies

By Graham Warwick
Collins Aerospace has begun integration testing of a next-gen vehicle management computer using multicore processors.
Emerging Technologies

By Irene Klotz
The Galileo Project was established to scout unidentified aerial phenomena following Pentagon report.
Space

AeroCRS, which focusing on solutions for the travel industry, has partnered with Verloop.io to augment South Africa’s Lift Airline’s customer experience.
Emerging Technologies

By Guy Norris
The European Union-funded project has devised a roadmap for a future propulsive fuselage airliner concept (PFC) after revealing better-than-expected potential fuel burn savings of 4.7% compared to an equivalent-technology conventional aircraft.
Emerging Technologies

Air France KLM (Middle East) has announced the appointment of Simon Scholte as new general manager for the Middle East region, based at the regional headquarters at Dubai Airport Free Zone.
Maintenance & Training

The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has concluded its 2021 fuel programme for the period 2021-2022 under the framework of the AFRAA fuel project.
Aerospace

By Graham Warwick
Startup Regent plans to have a piloted 12-passenger seaglider on the market by 2025 as a replacement for seaplanes and water taxis, followed by a 50-passenger vehicle that the company sees replacing not only ferries, but regional turboprops and jets.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Mark Carreau
In-space propulsion system is “like the diesel engine on Earth.”
Commercial Space

By Graham Warwick
Superconducting flight; Sensor-infused fans; VISTA readied for Skyborg; German suborbital spaceplane; and Joby hits range goal.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Few ideas in aerospace have been tried and have failed as often as high-speed vertical-takeoff-and-landing but, undeterred by the scores of past dead ends, the U.S. military is trying again.
Emerging Technologies

By Guy Norris
Global logistics operator DHL Express has launched a cargo variant of Eviation’s Alice electric regional aircraft as part of pioneering plans to establish a sustainable electric express freight network from 2024 onwards.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Bill Carey
Under development for four years, Advanced Aircraft Company's multi-rotor HAMR can fly for up to 3.5 hr. or carry a maximum sensor payload of 6 lb. in its dual cargo bay.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Steve Trimble
The Army’s No. 1 aviation modernization priority is getting a reality check.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
Delivery drone developer Volansi has completed the first autonomous unmanned air system (UAS) maritime cargo delivery between two moving U.S. government ships.
Advanced Air Mobility

Royal Jordanian has expanded its "SkyConnect" wireless in-flight entertainment (W-IFE) service to its Embraer E175 and E195 aircraft.
Emerging Technologies

By Maxim Pyadushkin
A Yak-40LL testbed modified with a nose-mounted propeller driven by a 500 kW low-loss superconducting electric motor has been demonstrated in flight for the first time.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jens Flottau
Brazilian airline Azul has signed a MOU for the acquisition of 220 Lilium Jets; the companies plan to partner on a regional high-speed transportation system in Brazil.
Air Transport

By Steve Trimble
Aircraft propulsion concepts, radio-frequency sensors, mesh networks and autonomous control systems are driving a reimagining of roles.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Jen DiMascio
How to ease engine shortage?; NDIA creates think tank; missile defense laser development; and Lockheed takes $225 million charge.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Qatar Airways has selected the Certificate of Advanced Studies in Environmental Sustainability in Aviation Program offered in partnership between the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the University of Geneva.
Maintenance & Training

The generator that will be at the heart of the most powerful hybrid-electric aero power and propulsion system in aerospace has arrived for installation at Rolls-Royce specialist testbed.
MRO

Flydubai has launched its new online eShop which provides passengers with the option to pre-purchase a selection of duty-free products before they fly and have them delivered to their seat when they travel.
Emerging Technologies

The Boeing Company has reported second-quarter revenue of $17.0 billion, driven by higher commercial airplanes and services volume. GAAP earnings per share of $1.00 and core earnings per share (non-GAAP) of $0.40 primarily reflects higher commercial volume and lower period costs. Boeing recorded operating cash flow of ($0.5) billion.
Aerospace