Emerging Technologies

ACSS, Airborne Maintenance & Engineering Services and Innovative Aerosystems will partner to develop an ADS-B In retrofit package for the Boeing 757 and 767.

Airbus is making a major move in the digital and connectivity services market with the launch of its Skywise company.

China’s Shaphargroup has selected Honeywell UOP’s Ecofining process technology for a planned facility to produce sustainable aviation fuel in Rotterdam.

In a battlespace unrecognizable from when the war began in 2022, Ukraine’s adaptations appear to be outpacing the Russian invaders.

Several new programs have arisen to drive low-cost munitions into service more quickly and at higher volumes than ever before.

The lack of regulatory requirements for airlines to carry personal motorized wheelchairs in the cabin leaves ample room for the air transport industry to drag its feet when it comes to accommodating the needs of all passengers.

Dassault Aviation’s Vortex spaceplane demonstrator will use Arkadia Space-made thrusters for in-orbit maneuvering, the supplier said.

As long-term and highly experienced incumbents like Boeing know all too well, certification is not a quick or easy process.

Airbus has introduced a more flexible version of its HBCplus connectivity hardware system.

Swiss startup Smartflyer has received the first set of certifiable battery modules for its SF1 four-seat electric aircraft from energy storage developer H55.

VP Max Perez talks quantum computing innovations, how Infleqtion is changing the game, and what's next for this ground breaking company.

AI-driven morphing wing; Autonomous electric crop spraying; Electric engine for GA; Safran powers electric trainer.

As recent months have demonstrated, the long-term prospects for alternative sources of energy for aviation have spurred a flow of innovation.

Caynova is offering seat manufacturers the opportunity to integrate its SkySpa concept for heating, cooling, scenting, neck ventilation and massaging.

Joby Aviation has begun transition testing with the S4-T hybrid-electric uncrewed aircraft derivative of its S4 piloted tiltprop eVTOL.

Germany's aerospace center DLR has begun flying an uncrewed testbed designed to demonstrate shape-changing morphing wing technology in flight.

Regional turboprop manufacturer ATR has named Damien Proust SVP of engineering and head of design organization, the Toulouse-based company.

AVIC has secured a launch customer for its new HH-200 uncrewed aerial system and subsequently conducted first flight of the large cargo drone.

Instead of building on success with adaptive engines, the government has introduced delays in their development.

Air-to-ground (A2G) connectivity provider SkyFive is expanding coverage outside its European home base.

Amazon Leo has introduced a gigabit-speed antenna that will connect commercial airliners to the huge low-Earth-orbit satellite constellation it is building out.

Aviation Week breaks down which players have the most content across aircraft in the European fleet in terms of seats, IFE and IFC.

Horizon Aircraft is moving into the assembly phase of its full-scale Cavorite X7 hybrid-electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing aircraft.

Robinson has selected Rotor Technologies as the autonomy provider for its new line of remotely piloted R44s.

With new FAA airworthiness regulations for light sport aircraft taking effect in July, MagniX is launching an electric powertrain for the general aviation market.