Emerging Technologies

Swiss startup Daedalean anticipates certification of the first cockpit avionics to incorporate machine learning by year-end or early in 2025.

SITA has launched its airport management tool, the SITA Airport Operations Total Optimizer.

Turkish Airlines is launching New Distribution Capability (NDC) platform, TKCONNECT, allowing travel agents with exclusive content and services.

Quantum inertial navigation; airport hydrogen handling demo; lithium-metal pack tested; and autonomous agricultural helicopter.

Alternative fuels approved for use in aircraft are currently limited to a maximum of 50% blends to avoid compatibility issues.

Boeing is testing three dozen technologies on its ecoDemonstrator programme focused on operational efficiency and sustainability in cabin interiors.

Eliminating contrails would cut aviation's climate impact by half, but can it be done? NASA climate scientist Richard Moore joins to share the latest research.

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

The company suggests leveraging NASA’s deep investment in the SLS may be just the ticket to bring back samples from Mars.

Airbus has been working on hydrogen as a way to decarbonize aviation.

Boeing’s dedicated ecoDemonstrator is poised to enter a new test phase with a focus on improved operational efficiency and sustainability in cabin interiors.

The vast and varied continent of Africa is witnessing a surge in the adoption of turboprop aircraft, driven by a growing demand for regional travel and logistics, which is playing a key role in the economy of the region. With approximately 2,000 ageing turboprops that need to be replaced globally, Africa is emerging as a promising market for regional aircraft.

NASA’s long-serving McDonnell Douglas DC-8-72 research aircraft flew for the final time on May 15 after being used on 158 science campaigns.

The company’s turboelectric airliner concept would reduce fuel usage, operating costs and contrails.

The startup’s EL-2 Goldfinch test pilot outlines his flight experience with the demonstrator.

Arcadia eFuels has three e-fuel facilities under development in Denmark, the UK and the U.S.

Emirates has taken delivery of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Shell Aviation at London Heathrow Airport.

Collins Aerospace has launched its Collins’ Airport Surface Awareness System for real-time tracking, monitoring, and recording of aircraft and GSE at airports.

GO7, a provider of airline technology, has entered a partnership with Emirates and BLADE to provide a one-of-a-kind travel experience.

A mandate would provide stability and a more even playing field, enabling the aviation industry to cut emissions more quickly.

Changi has signed a deal with Aurrigo International to acquire three more autonomous baggage handling vehicles, known as Auto-DollyTugs, as trials continue.

Liebherr-Aerospace has won Best Supplier Award 2023 in the Program Development category at the Embraer Suppliers Conference.

The latest tests of the larger-scale pre-cooler are underway at Edwards AFB, California.

A hydrogen fuel-cell-powered helicopter is being eyed for zero-emission delivery of manufactured organs for human transplants.

Flight tests of a system onboard a QinetiQ-operated RJ100 modified regional airliner confirm the potential of a Quantum Inertial Navigation System (Q-INS).