Emerging Technologies

Saudia has launched its innovative digital platform, the Travel Companion (TC), powered by advanced artificial intelligence.
Emerging Technologies

By Garrett Reim
Each linkage features special adhesive similar to the feet of a gecko that allows the arms to grip objects.
Commercial Space

By Thierry Dubois
Wary of the green hydrogen production challenge, industry cautiously eyes growth prospects.
Emerging Technologies

By Garrett Reim
AeroVironment has launched its new Autonomy Retrofit Kit for its small, fixed-wing UAVs such as the Puma 3AE or Puma LE.
Emerging Technologies

MARSS has signed a multi-year contract in excess of $70M to deliver an integrated logistic support contract with a leading Middle East client.
Defense

Rolls-Royce is investing more than £1-billion in a programme to upgrade its Trent family of turbofan engines.
Air Transport

By Chen Chuanren
Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) is set to be the prime contractor for Japan’s hydrogen project, with an engine demonstrator currently in the assembly phase.
Emerging Technologies

By Graham Warwick
Electric trainer tested; design tools for hydrogen aircraft; uncrewed amphibian; turbine hybrid; and cargo eVTOL.
Emerging Technologies

By Chen Chuanren
ShinMaywa remains optimistic on the export potential of its US-2 seaplane for parapublic purposes.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Adrian Schofield
Air New Zealand looks to trial flights on its electric Alia aircraft with passengers in the future but is uncertain if these will be on the current demo model.
Airlines & Lessors

The 36th IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) will focus on integrating more sustainable practices into all aspects of ground handling operations.
Emerging Technologies

By Guy Norris
Targeting a wider role in low Earth orbit and beyond, the company has rolled out a novel, deployable decelerator system, among other fast-tracked projects.
Commercial Space

By Thierry Dubois
Will green hydrogen be produced in sufficient quantity to meet aviation’s future needs?
Emerging Technologies

By Adrian Schofield
Air New Zealand has selected an over-water domestic short-haul route for its planned electric aircraft demonstration flights.
Airports & Networks

By Tony Osborne
GKN Aerospace is nearing critical milestones in its H2Gear hydrogen-electric powertrain research and technology project after overcoming supply chain issues.
Emerging Technologies

Boeing is buying 9.4 million gallons (35.6 million liters) of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to support its 2024 U.S. commercial operations.
Emerging Technologies

Honeywell has unveiled Honeywell Forge Performance+ for Aerospace, a cloud-based platform that utilises AI and machine learning (ML).
Emerging Technologies

By Ben Goldstein
Beta Technologies has received certification of its Charge Cube from UL, signifying the design complies with existing safety standards and regulations.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Steve Trimble
The U.S. Missile Defense Agency seeks to field an “interim capability” against hypersonic glide vehicles by 2029 as the Glide Phase Interceptor slides to 2035.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Guy Norris
The special flight authorization is the first ever issued by the FAA for tests of a civil supersonic aircraft.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Graham Warwick
Scandinavian Seaplanes, Norway’s largest seaplane operator, has signed a strategic partnership with Dovetail Electric Aviation to electrify its fleet.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Victoria Moores
Under book-and-claim, airlines operating from locations where there is no SAF available can buy SAF for use elsewhere.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Smiths Detection has launched the SDX 10060 XDi, a ground- breaking X-ray scanner powered by diffraction technology.
Emerging Technologies

By Graham Warwick
Moya Aero is preparing to test automated takeoff, flight to predefined points, return to home and landing on its demonstrator eVTOL.
Advanced Air Mobility