Emerging Technologies

Rolls-Royce has started testing the first elements of the most powerful hybrid-electric aero power and propulsion system in aerospace at a newly-renovated testbed.
MRO

By Antoine Gelain
The need to boost U.S. cyberdefenses amid the complexity of today’s digitized world could lead to the “civilianization” of defense through technology.
Budget, Policy & Operations

Over 300 key industry leaders from the Aviation & Logistics industry gathered from across the GCC at the inaugural Future OpEx 2021.
Aerospace

Abu Dhabi Airports, the owner and operator of the emirate’s five airports, and Masdar, a renewable energy company, have announced the completion of Abu Dhabi’s largest solar-powered car park, which will save 5,300 tonnes of carbon dioxide per year.
Airports & Networks

Rolls-Royce has officially opened Testbed 80, the world’s largest and smartest indoor aerospace testbed, in a ceremony with the Rt Hon Kwasi Kwarteng, Secretary of State for the Department of Business Energy & Industrial Strategy, in Derby, UK.
MRO

Qatar Airways Cargo is giving back to the communities through its sustainability project WeQare.
Aerospace

Dan Dumbacher
Biden’s pending jobs package must include the sector for its ability to boost future innovation.
Program Management

Dan Dumbacher
Merlin’s autonomous King Air; EHang’s bigger eVTOL; Near Earth on VoloDrone; MagniX’s electric seaplane; OneWeb’s beam-hopper.
Emerging Technologies

Swiss artificial-intelligence startup Daedalean has completed a second study with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency to develop concepts for
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
All across Europe components for Leonardo’s Next-Generation Civil Tiltrotor are coming in readiness for year-end final assembly.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Irene Klotz, Guy Norris
SpaceShipTwo returns to suborbital space after 27-month hiatus.
Commercial Space

By Guy Norris, Molly McMillin
Aerion AS2 suspension dims hopes of commercial supersonic flight but does not dampen business jet appetite for Mach 1-plus capability.
Aircraft & Propulsion

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Tourism Economics released a long-term view for post-COVID-19 passenger demand recovery which demonstrates that people remain eager to travel in the short and long-term.
Air Transport

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned of potential airport chaos unless governments move quickly to adopt digital processes to manage travel health credentials (COVID-19 testing and vaccine certificates) and other COVID-19 measures.
Emerging Technologies

During the virtual element of the 28th edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), Arival’s Co-Founder and CEO Douglas Quinby shared exclusive Arival research carried out with 1500 respondents on the outlook for tours, activities, attractions, and key trends shaping the sector’s revival post-COVID-19 pandemic.
Aerospace

Etihad Airways has been nominated in the ‘Best use of Audio Branding’ and ‘Best Brand Experience’ categories at tonight’s Transform Awards in Dubai, a global event that recognises excellence and rewards innovation in branding.
Emerging Technologies

By Kevin Michaels
Model-based systems engineering is emerging as a potential solution to aerospace’s slow, costly processes.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

The ITW-GSE team are present at the Airport Show for a number of reasons. They are here to support Dubai and the UAE, to show confidence in the industry and demonstrate that the company is very much still working and successful, with a number of contracts won in the region recently.
Aerospace

Emirates signed an MoU with Huawei, one of the world's top tech brands, to further extend its existing partnership, at the Arabian Travel Market.
Emerging Technologies

Airports want customers who are happy, relaxed and have time to explore the airport facilities. These are the customers who spend money in airport shops and restaurants, and still arrive on time for flights, allowing airlines to keep to schedules. However, currently many passengers find themselves stressed, waiting for a plastic tray, and then unloading all their worldly goods into it, only to find the person in front has not taken out his laptop, so the whole queue stops.
Emerging Technologies

Middle East region’s largest travel and tourism showcase, Arabian Travel Market has opened today. The virtual event will run until Wednesday 26 May.
Aerospace

French companies are out in force at the Airport Show which opened in Dubai today. Under the umbrella of Business France 10 French companies are presenting at the In-Person experience and networking sessions.
Aerospace

By Graham Warwick
New products, new investment and new operating partners keep advanced air mobility market moving forward.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Graham Warwick
Propulsive fuselage; Moon connectivity; Klimov’s hybrid-electric design; Lilium Jet networks; certified batteries; and Osaka’s vertiport.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jen DiMascio
KC-46 woes continue; Colorado smallsat facility expansion; MHI SH-60L first flight; and latest SBIRS launch.
Aircraft & Propulsion