Emerging Technologies

Advanced manufacturing companies are trying to automate complex aerospace work.

The company has a billion-dollar industrialization plan to “hyperscale” manufacturing of its diverse defense product portfolio.

In addition to venturing outside the capsule, the Jared Isaacman-backed Polaris Dawn mission aims to break the 1966 altitude record.

The startup’s blended wing plan is moving forward with new airline funding and a growing development team.

Robinson Helicopter’s tie-up with United Therapeutics to develop a hybrid-electric version of the R66 is a sign of new CEO David Smith’s drive for innovation.

United Therapeutics’ founding objective to manufacture artificial organs and overcome the critical shortage of human organs for transplant is nearing takeoff.

Newly released details of recent Chinese spacecraft maneuvers tracked by U.S.-based observers show increasing capability in key areas.

Technology startup Ares Industries emerged from stealth mode on Aug. 20 with a plan to develop an extremely low-cost anti-ship missile.

Asteroid mining startup AstroForge has raised a $40 million Series A funding round.

Divergent Technologies’ fixtureless assembly cell uses 23 robotic arms to build structures.

SpaceX leans on fellow operators of the company’s 3D printers in a pinch.

Al Khor Holding, a Qatari-based company with a globally extensive investment portfolio across private and public equity, has chosen to invest in EMMA Systems.

FAA funds sustainability projects; faster cryogenic fueling; hydrogen in a box; and sharkskins for 777s.

The refinery will be built in Brisbane, Australia, with the CirculAir SAF production system, jointly marketed by LanzaTech and LanzaJet.

Airbus Helicopters CEO Bruno Even contends that helicopters and uncrewed aircraft systems are natural battlefield teammates.

IndiGo has launched Electronic Flight Folder (EFF) marking a significant advancement in enhancing safety and operational efficiency across the airline.

Airbus is really excited about an open-rotor engine. Boeing not so much. Here’s why.

The service is contemplating nonkinetic space fires and new roles for its soldiers in a changing era of space-based warfare.

A federal judge has overturned a decision that had awarded electric aircraft startup Zunum Aero $72 million in damages and dismissed all charges against Boeing.

Iraqi Airways has renewed its partnership agreement with SITA to maintain its continuous innovation in passenger and baggage management systems.

Riyadh Air has introduced the Kingdom’s first 47 seat electric coach in commitment to sustainability.

OXCCU has opened its prototype production plant.

Alaska Airlines has become the first commercial operator to declare serious interest in the BWB under development by JetZero, signing options for an undisclosed number of aircraft from the startup.

Listen in as Wastefront CEO Vianney Vales about how the company aims to increase the supply of sustainable aviation fuel by recycling tires.

Power-dense motors; controls from high flyers; rechargeable thermal battery; in-space refueling port.