Emerging Technologies

The U.S. Space Force’s next neighborhood watchdog spacecraft could be the first operational system capable of on-orbit refueling.

The defense technology startup developing low-cost glide and guidance systems for ultra-long-range precision strikes has raised $3 million from investors.

T-Mobile’s satellite-based cellular service, provided by SpaceX’s Starlink, now supports data for a variety of smartphone apps, including video chat software.

Anduril and Korean Air Aerospace Division are widening their partnership to integrate UAS and command-and-control software to detect and fight wildfires.

Oxford-based OXCCU has raised $28 million in Series B financing to scale up its one-step process to convert waste carbon into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

Famous automotive manufacturers bet on space, electric air taxis and hydrogen power.

Revealing it is developing a 19-seat electric aircraft to follow its six-seat Alia, startup Beta Technologies has filed for an initial public offering.

Carbon-neutral 2070 vision; UK’s future flight projects; Kratos to build Chaparral; Powering data centers.

Tokyo is investing in green aviation tech to help the country gain market share.

The depth of the chill sent through hydrogen aircraft research by Airbus’ move to delay its zero-emissions aircraft program by 5-10 years has become evident.

Vectis takes lessons from sixth-generation fighter and classified uncrewed aircraft systems work.

The two steps forward, one step backward progress with commercializing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) continues.

Aviation can minimize its climate impact by acting quickly to control short-lived climate pollutants, notably contrails, an influential NGO says.

Lasers, maneuvering satellites and spaceplanes are getting more attention as Western militaries look to counter threats to their space systems.

Boeing has debuted an innovative flight test display amid its 737 MAX and 777X certification campaigns.

Beijing SAWES Energy Technology has conducted flight tests of the S1500, which it says is the world’s largest buoyant airborne turbine.

Creative thinking is addressing how to fund the development of newer types of SAF that will be essential to carbon net zero goals.

Finland companies have combined to start an eSAF development program that leverages a natural source.

Call for action on GPS vulnerability; Uber Eats plans drone delivery; SoftBank demos HAPS payload.

The European Union’s stance on trustworthy AI is shaping EASA’s approach to certification.

At the 42nd ICAO Assembly, IATA wants ICAO states to reaffirm their commitment to making CORSIA the only economic measure to manage aviation’s climate impact.

New details have emerged of the Rolls-Royce-led Ultra Novel and Innovative Fully Integrated Engine Demonstrations (Unified) UltraFan test program.

The hybrid-electric, short-takeoff-and-landing transport could fill a gap in the military’s air mobility fleet.

Ukraine’s armed forces face a new drone menace on the front lines that threatens after 3.5 years of full-scale war to transform a bloody stalemate with Russia into something worse for the defenders.

Leaders at the African Drone Forum (ADF) in early September had a clear message to share: Africa is no longer a passive consumer of drone technology—it is positioning itself as an emerging global force.