Emerging Technologies

Saeed Al Mansouri, defence exhibitions advisor at ADNEC Group looks at how next week’s IDEX-NAVDEX defence show advances the UAE’s vision for a diversified, technology-driven economy

Airbus is slowing ambitions to develop a hydrogen-fueled airliner by the mid-2030s but is expanding nearer-term plans to flight test unducted and ducted sustainable aviation fueled-engines for its next-generation single aisle.

FS, a cloud and Industrial AI software provider, announces its participation at MRO Middle East, on 10th & 11th February, 2025 at Dubai World Trade Centre.

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

IATA has released its methodology for reporting the emissions reduction that airlines can achieve by using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

Daher is studying how to bring more electric systems into a new version of its TBM 900 or Kodiak single-turboprop aircraft.

Raytheon, an RTX business, is set to showcase its latest capabilities and innovative solutions at the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX).

The slow progression of battery technology has prompted Airbus to halt its eVTOL project.

The startup is promoting three military uses for its short-takeoff-and-landing aircraft: tactical transportation, special ops and temporary command post.

British sustainable aviation investor SkiesFifty has formed a joint venture to develop Catalsys' ammonia-cracking technology for initial use in airport ground operations and as a future potential SAF source.

A joint effort between Lockheed Martin Australia and the University of New South Wales is underway to develop a hypersonic flight testbed.

Engineers spend only about 50% of their time on engineering work in aerospace and defense, according to a study.

Canadian charter airliner Nolinor Aviation has purchased multiple production slots for the Natilus Kona blended wing body (BWB) regional freighter.

The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has announced 33 key partners for the ICAO fourth Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS 2025), and the first edition of the Global Sustainable Aviation Marketplace (GSAM).

Dr. Sameh Elhefny, Egypt’s Minister of Civil Aviation, has participated in a dialogue session titled “Shaping the Future of Egyptian Civil Aviation” in London.

SIA Group has made an agreement with Aether Fuels that could pave the way for the group to acquire sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from the energy startup.

If SAF is to account for the majority of aviation’s decarbonization, the two industries need to improve mutual understanding.

Results from a high-speed transport study will inform the NASA supersonic-hypersonic research road map and future development strategy.

The approval paves the way for more powerful motors that may equip hybrid-electric regional aircraft.

Oman Air Cargo has reaffirmed its cooperation with Jettainer, its Unit Load Device (ULD) management partner, on a long-term basis.

Gulf Air Sponsors and Participates in the Third Edition of Sustainability Forum Middle East.

Lower-cost e-SAF; storing hydrogen in SAF; Chinese large cargo UAS; and supersonic prototype plan.

Flydubai has entered a partnership with Ultramain Systems, a leading provider in electronic technical logbook software.

Lessons learned from the XB-1 form the prelude to Boom’s Overture plan as engine development becomes the key pacing item for the supersonic program.

Improving mutual understanding between aviation and fuel industries will help solve the conundrum of SAF supply, demand and price.