Emerging Technologies

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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.

Whisper has adapted its quiet EDF technology to leaf blowers as an early application and path to market.

Boeing-owned startup Wisk has already partnered with several entities in the regioN, one of its launch markets.

Textron eAviation plans to flight-test the full performance envelope of its Nexus eVTOL uncrewed full-scale technology demonstrator.

As the threat of wildfires grows, industry prepares new fleets of modern fixed-wing aircraft to tackle them.

IndiGo and Spotify have partnered to launch 6E Shuffle, a first-of-its-kind experience that generates exclusive travel playlists for users based on their journeys and preferences.

Air India has been awarded the title of Asia’s Leading Airline Inflight Entertainment 2024 at the World Travel Awards (WTA) held this year in Manila.

Fan-in-wing VTOL airlifter; Electrifying the C-130; Hover record goal for LH2 drone; Fly-drive logistics eVTOL.

Magnets guide construction of geodesic space structures that could be built larger than launch vehicles.

Many advanced air mobility (AAM) startups have spent the better part of the last decade researching, designing and prototyping.

Dnata has added 14 new, 180kVA electric ground power units (GPU) to its ground support equipment fleet at Dubai International airport (DXB).

Collins Aerospace is working on future cockpit concepts that may increase the availability and integrity of the information the crew relies on.

Airship startup Flying Whales is aiming to establish its first Australian base as soon as 2028, despite not having a working prototype yet.

The engine-maker’s failure to sell its electric propulsion unit reflects the financial fragility of the advanced air mobility sector.

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

Commercial remote sensing capabilities are proliferating around the world, but U.S. restrictions could limit its global influence.

Business jets can create long-lasting contrails, but their altitude capability offers a solution.

Adani Airport Holdings (AAHL), a private airport operator in India, and Thales, have entered a strategic partnership to revolutionise AAHL’s airport operations and passenger experience in India.