Emerging Technologies

GAMIT, an AMAC Aerospace Company that works heavily in the Middle East, has been awarded a long-term contract to digitise the technical records of Transavia France’s fleet.

GE Aerospace has expanded its artificial intelligence-enabled blade inspection tool from the GEnx platform to the GE9x and CFM International Leap.

The advanced air mobility startup has few options left as it urgently seeks fresh funding. A bankruptcy filing has become a more likely scenario.

As Bell finalizes the design, Army aviators are relearning how to perform the air assault mission at speeds up to 300 kt.

Chinese automaker Chery has flown the prototype flight module for a drive/fly electric “land and air” vehicle.

Drag-reducing wake thruster; superconducting motor for Airbus; autonomy for Anthem flight deck; China’s large tiltrotor.

Such a development would provide commercial air transport with potential safety and efficiency improvements, while spurring the debate on AI trustworthiness.

Riyadh Air will deploy Sabre’s AI-powered solutions at the forefront of the industry’s transition to a more modern retailing approach.

Dubai Air Navigation Services (dans) has signed a strategic partnership agreement with DFS Aviation Services (DAS), a subsidiary of the German air navigation service provider Deutsche Flugsicherung (DFS).

Lilium is urgently seeking further rescue options after the German budget committee rejected a proposed €50 million loan guarantee for the startup.

Landing of the Starship upper stage is targeted for early 2025.

A Google-backed nonprofit is leaning heavily on deploying artificial intelligence to detect fires.

If finalized, the loans would support the completion of two plants, together producing 375 million gal. a year of alternative jet fuel.

Madagascar Airlines is partnering with the Travelport group to integrate the global distribution systems Galileo and Travelport in order to enhance its international visibility.

A handful of startups are betting that more efficient electric and hybrid propulsion will open up new markets around the world for water-based aviation.

Airline interest in the BWB concept grows as the U.S. Air Force-supported JetZero program primes the pump for commercial and military applications.

The company is also developing a 640-kW charger for electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing aircraft.

Toulouse is one of the places the eyes of commercial aviation players are on when they want to know what the future holds for aerospace technology.

Aeros aims to comply with FAA Part 107 regulations for commercial small drone operations despite some limitations the rules impose on delivery in urban areas.

Airbus UpNext and Toshiba will collaborate on the development of superconducting technologies for the propulsion of Airbus’ future hydrogen-powered aircraft.

Emirates is extending its immersive virtual training platform MIRA to what the airline says is its number one priority – safety.

Etihad Airways is rolling out Skypad, an innovative digital tool designed to enhance the inflight experience for passengers.

Like the rest of the aerospace industry, the firefighting sector struggles to retain and train enough people in the face of increasing demand.

Eve’s expanded cash runway should be sufficient to fund the company’s operations through late 2026.

Several companies participated in a “first-of-its-kind trial” to identify and demonstrate new capabilities for intercepting UAVs.