Emerging Technologies

University researchers continue to find new uses for abundant feedstocks ranging from recycled plastic to agricultural waste.

Because of limitations on biomass feedstock availability, power-to-liquid SAF is widely seen as the best longer-term path to decarbonizing aviation.

Safran has determined fuel cells could be a relevant power source for an electric aircraft in the 50- to 70-seat capacity bracket.

Without a blueprint, startups plan to start small with existing infrastructure then build out vertiports as volume increases.

The supersonic flight of Boom's XB-1 demonstrator, the first independently developed faster-than-sound aircraft, was successful.

Haffner Energy, LanzaJet, and LanzaTech are exploring SAF production opportunities inc. commercial plants, joint technology licenses and offtake opportunities.

Bahrain Airport Services (BAS) has implemented an upgrade to Bahrain International Airport's ground operations management system through the implementation of the advanced Resource Management System (RMS) by SITA.

Novel hydrogen hybrid; NASA eyes cryogenic testing for aviation; Partners promote electric aviation; Clean-sheet firefighter.

New biomass and e-fuel projects are getting underway, but European SAF volumes still have a long way to go.

SkiesFifty has teamed up with Frontline BioEnergy to ramp-up waste-to-energy sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production to commercial scale across the U.S.

Abu Dhabi is set to host the 4th ICAO Global Implementation Support Symposium 2025.

Pratt hopes its novel combined cycle, hydrogen-fueled engine concept may eventually pave the way for a new range of radically more efficient powerplants.

The HySIITE engine concept shows promise for a practical zero-emission hydrogen-steam combined-cycle propulsion system.

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

Italian energy giant Eni’s sustainable mobility-focused division, Enilive, has commissioned its first SAF plant at the Gela biorefinery in Sicily.

The world is headed for a period of launcher abundance as the New Glenn expands rocket choice in the heavy-lift segment.

The sector seems more real than ever as eVTOL-makers ramp up production of full-scale aircraft.

Funded under the NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts program, the Hy2PASS project is led by Phillip Ansell.

SAF producer LanzaJet has selected a site in Teesside, northern England, for its next production facility, Project Speedbird.

IAG has invested in Wastefront, a UK company that plans to turn used tires into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

The Netherlands-based European Technology and Innovation Center which will be focused on advanced propulsion and alternative fuel technologies.

Air India has rolled out an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven feature eZ Booking allowing customers to complete their reservation on its website in fewer steps.

A group of Airbus A350 operators plans to demonstrate the operational practicality of pairing flights to take advantage of wake energy.

China’s Sichuan Lingkong Tianxing Technology on Jan. 20 unveiled its Yunxing family of supersonic aircraft, alongside the Jindou-400 supersonic engine.

ATR is introducing Starlink high-speed internet connectivity onboard its aircraft.