Emerging Technologies

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.

Emirates has showcased a suite of new services and innovative products for People of Determination during AccessAbilities Expo in Dubai World Trade Centre.

The airframer aims to prove the Racer’s eco mode, higher speeds and lower fuel burn during 2025.

Open fan or ducted? Airbus updates progress on crucial engine selection process for next-generation single-aisle A320 replacement.

Airlines grapple with how to best leverage AI.

The startup aims for flight certification of a digital twin before the aircraft is physically built.

The 7%-scale CX-1 is planned to be followed by the CX-2.

Riyadh Air has entered a strategic partnership with the FII Institute to drive positive changes and shape the future of sustainable development.

Next steps for wake surfing; measuring e-SAF emissions; solar stratospheric UAS upgrade; and uncrewed medical eVTOL.

Dubai Airports is to collaborate with Etihad Clean Energy Development Company to launch the world's largest rooftop solar panel installation project at an airport.

EASA, the FAA and IATA are increasingly using AI to process air transport incident reports in a bid to better detect safety trends—both successes and failures.

U.S. Space Command pushes for a faster pace to field maneuverable spacecraft to counter on-orbit threats.

A multitude of autonomous flying vehicles sharing airspace with crewed aircraft over a battlefield raises concerns about safety.

CFM International has revealed plans to conduct dust ingestion tests of the new high-pressure (HP) turbine blade at the core of its RISE technology initiative.

Emirates has partnered with Etihad Clean Energy Development to launch a large-scale solar energy project at the Emirates Engineering Centre in Dubai.

The manufacturer is working to certify the first auto-takeoff system with Brazilian, European and U.S. regulators.

A venture lab launched in partnership with Alaska Airlines in 2023 has unveiled its first startup.

Uruguay’s government and fledgling Environment Ministry have endorsed plans by Avalon Energy Group to build its first SAF production plant in Latin America.

German aerospace center DLR and Deutsche Aircraft have conducted the first measurements of emissions from a turboprop aircraft powered by 100% synthetic fuel.