Emerging Technologies

By Jen DiMascio
Northrop’s new jammer; Chinook tests more powerful engine; Brazil accepts Gripen E; and the soft power of space.
Aircraft & Propulsion

More than 200 security trays will be redistributed from Edinburgh Airport in Scotland to airports in Africa, to help staff train for security inspections.
Airports & Networks

By Thierry Dubois, Jens Flottau
Aviation Week discusses the future of Safran and the propulsion industry with CEO Philippe Petitcolin.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Irene Klotz
Discovery of potential biomarker in Venusian atmosphere raises new questions in search for life beyond Earth.
Space

By Graham Warwick
Hyundai Motor is continuing to build out the infrastructure side of its initiative to begin commercial urban air mobility (UAM) services by 2028.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Thierry Dubois
An intermediate engine between the current LEAP turbofan and one that would enter service in 2035 with slashed greenhouse gas emissions is not in the cards, according to Safran CEO Philippe Petitcolin.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
MagniX powers Dash 8; Aerion picks BAE; Autoflight unveils eVTOL; Ampaire hybrid plans; LG flies lithium-sulfur; Walmart drone delivery.
Emerging Technologies

By Jens Flottau
Drawing on government funding into hydrogen propulsion, the manufacturer is working to define a commercial airliner to enter service in 2035.
Aerospace

Before the Covid-19 outbreak, the Moroccan aeronautical and space industry had recorded a growth of more than 20% over the last two years. Now the Group of Moroccan Aeronautics and Space Industries (GIMAS) has launched a debate on the future in the aftermath of the pandemic.
Emerging Technologies

By Graham Warwick
Speed and efficiency of a tiltwing promise time and cost savings over helicopters.
Emerging Technologies

By Alan Dron
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has accomplished what it described as the world’s first successful landing of a UAV at a major airport while integrating the vehicle into commercial traffic.
Air Traffic

By Graham Warwick
Universal Hydrogen has selected MagniX to provide the electric propulsion system for its planned conversion of the de Havilland Canada Dash 8-300 regional turboprop to hydrogen fuel-cell power.
Emerging Technologies

The Seychelles is today going live with Travizory technology to facilitate the collection and analysis of traveller documentation to ensure re-opening of the borders in the safest manner.
Emerging Technologies

Gulfstream Aerospace has extended its contract with World Fuel Services to continue providing the business-jet manufacturer with a steady supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produced by World Energy.
Business Aviation

By Graham Warwick
Ask the Editors: The problem with electric taxi motors is the ratio of benefit to cost in commercial operations.
Aerospace

By Steve Trimble
The company that invented the unmanned hunter-killer mission unveils a concept for the legendary MQ-9’s replacement.
Air Dominance

By Graham Warwick
Russia develops hybrid; Aerion tunnel tests; German air mobility; UK copter startup; Offshore drone delivery; Amazon, Walmart and drones.
Emerging Technologies

Air France KLM Group has formally inaugurated its new regional headquarters at Dubai Airport Freezone.
Aerospace

UAE national carrier Etihad is undergoing a major restructuring to scale down and flatten its leadership and management numbers to remain competitive in its post-Covid recovery.
Airports & Networks

By Guy Norris
Coming evolution toward electric and/or hydrogen propulsion for aircraft will create challenges as well as opportunities for MRO providers.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Saab’s new air-launched decoy missile leans heavily on Finnish telecommunications expertise.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Steve Trimble
The company is offering a family of UAS that includes advanced and inexpensive systems.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Joe Anselmo, Jen DiMascio, Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Emerging Technologies

CTT SYSTEMS, that specialises in humidity control systems, has entered and MoU with Camfil, a manufacturer of premium clean air solutions, to enter a partnership that opts to adapt Camfil’s air filtration technology for aircraft and the aviation industry, primarily to be incorporated in CTT’s humidifier products.
Emerging Technologies

Giampiero Terzi, managing director of Accenture’s Communications, Media & Technology practice in the Middle East makes the case for digital transformation in the aerospace and defence Sectors
Emerging Technologies