Emerging Technologies

The coronavirus crisis postpones algorithmic competition, but DARPA pushes ahead with development of AI for air combat.

The U.S. Army's Future Vertical Lift program has focused on future rotorcraft, but GA-ASI pursues the MQ-1C role for Advanced UAS.

U.S. startup develops a fly-by-wire flight automation system to be retrofitted across a wide range of light aircraft and helicopters.

European report sees clear role for hydrogen fuel in reducing aviation’s emissions but acknowledges the barriers.

Hybrid-electric turbine-based combined-cycle concept under evaluation for U.S. Navy hypersonic applications and commercial developments.

The funds “will be used to support further development of the Lilium Jet as well as underpinning preparations for serial production," the Munich-based company says.

Fast-track propulsion-system test program puts hypersonic developer on course for key mode transition demonstration later this year.

U.S. Marine Corps joins Air Force’s Agility Prime program to accelerate commercial development of eVTOL air taxis.

British scientists and academics are studying the potential use of diamond batteries to provide long-lasting energy resources that could power small satellites and sensors.

ThereCraft cargo UAV; Aeronomie models electrification; TsAGI refines flying wing; EHang teams with Seville; Urban partners with Ascent.

The air cargo sector knows it needs to be more sustainable, and efforts are gaining ground.

As the aviation industry expands its support for initiatives to reduce its environmental impact, more countries, airlines and companies are making

The European GNSS Agency (GSA), the EU agency managing Europe’s satellite navigation systems, EGNOS and Galileo, today announced the return of the Farming by Satellite Prize, which will promote the use of GNSS and Earth observation in European and African agriculture.

Taking 18 years to fly people in space won’t cut it to get to Mars, says Musk.

The £65 million ($78m) facility, due to open this summer, will lead research into digital aviation technology.

Advanced ICBMs drive faster schedule, but can MDA deliver?

American Airlines, ACSS and the FAA are collecting data on the operational value of flights using ADS-B In.

NASA looks to industry power train demonstrators to advance electrified aircraft propulsion.

Watch the highlights of Aviation Africa 2 day Summit & Exhibition held at the Ethiopian Skylight Hotel, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Safran powers VoltAero; scaling quantum computers; automating dogfighting; eVTOL in Norway; safer batteries; drone delivery bases.

Northrop Grumman takes a next step on in-orbit satellite servicing through a public-private partnership with DARPA.

NASA is formulating a new, “multi-tech” strategy to pave the way towards a possible next-generation, subsonic, electrified X-plane

With a 2024 deadline to land crew on the Moon, NASA is putting its procurement processes on speed drive.

Alongside sustainable fuels and electric propulsion, hydrogen has a role in helping aviation address emissions challenges and industry should allocate resources to exploring its potential, concludes a report by European consultants Roland Berger.

EASA and Eurocontrol release reports providing a road map and action plan for artificial intelligence in aviation and air traffic management.