Emerging Technologies

Airbus is progressing with studies and tests on two different hydrogen propulsion systems—a modified turbofan and an electric motor associated to a fuel cell.

Climate Impulse may be seen as a parallel research and technology effort centered on liquid hydrogen storage.

Pratt & Whitney has announced the establishment of its new India Digital Capability Centre (IDCC) in Bengaluru, India.

Etihad Cargo has launched SecureTech, the ninth addition to the carrier's suite of premium products which is dedicated to the safe and secure transportation of consumer electronics.

Two-thirds of Europe’s Clean Aviation research projects are focused on more sustainable advanced propulsion technologies for service entry in the mid-2030s.

The AFWerx innovation unit is focused on cargo applications for advanced air mobility aircraft.

Amid discouraging outlook for turboprops, ATR is back in the black and working on new versions.

The Boeing-owned company sees a path to pilotless flight without regulatory changes.

The DARPA competition seeks an aircraft that can take off and land vertically and cruise faster than today’s helicopters and tiltrotors.

SITA’s 2023 Air Transport IT Insights report finds that both airports and airlines saw IT spend increase year on year into 2023.

Riyadh Air is entering a collaboration with Sabre, a software and technology provider powering the global travel industry.

MTU's three-year Herops project under Europe’s Clean Aviation research program aims to demonstrate a 1.2-megawatt propulsion system.

Round the world on hydrogen; first-responder VTOL competition; stop-fold tiltrotor; another Chinese eVTOL.

Uber Elevate co-founder says some companies are better positioned for success than others.

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

Aviation Week ranks the 15 leading companies in the nascent eVTOL market.

The GoAero organization has launched a competition to develop and test a vertical-takeoff-and-landing aircraft in simulated emergency response missions.

As debate over design and cost continues, a group of military and industry experts eschewed most advanced Collaborative Combat Aircraft.

Daher says the hybrid-electric Ecopulse demonstrator has now logged 1.5 hr. of flight testing in full electric mode.

The company hopes to unleash untapped benefits of the aircraft for commercial and military use.

U.S.-European startup Cosmic Aerospace has raised $4.5 million in seed financing to progress development of a 24-passenger all-electric regional aircraft.

Turkish Airlines has launched new SmartMic language translation devices at airports across Türkiye.

A Transport & Environment study highlights uncertainties surrounding ambitious e-fuel plans in Europe.

New Eviation CEO Andre Stein is shifting his focus to electrifying small commuter airplanes for regional air mobility services.

Turboprop runs on hydrogen; USAF completes electric flights; SAF from ethanol; Hydrogen light aircraft flies.