Emerging Technologies

A 1.2 MW fuel cell has successfully powered electric motors as part of Airbus’ ZEROe hydrogen propulsion research and technology program.

A European research project to evaluate distributed electric propulsion using a subscale flight demonstrator is back up and running.

Hydrogen-electric propulsion startup ZeroAvia has signed an MOU with Verne to evaluate the use of cryo-compressed hydrogen storage on aircraft.

Air Algérie and ATR have signed a Digital Maintenance Documentation package to strengthen the airline’s maintenance documentation system.

German aerospace industry sources says Berlin's proposed €2 billion cut would sound the death knell for development of SAF before it begins in the country.

NASA's new X-59 demonstrator, unveiled Jan. 12, promises to dampen sonic booms into a mere thud.

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Over 50 years, the capability and complexity of the Lockheed Martin F-16 have evolved from lightweight day fighter to multirole combat aircraft.

With its Moon landing no longer a possibility, Peregrine was repurposed for in-space operations.

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

Aerogility has entered a five-year enterprise-wide contract with Rolls-Royce to supply its AI-based enterprise digital twin solution.

The nimble product of dogfighting theorist John Boyd and aircraft designer Harry Hillaker fights for relevance in future combat.

Lilium has announced a partnership with airport operator Fraport aimed at defining requirements for a network of vertiports across Germany and nearby countries.

Subsidiary of Fokker owner Panta claims 90-seat aircraft is feasible on near-term battery technology.

Odys Aviation and Aramex are to develop cargo operations in Oman and UAE.

Flydubai has enhanced its onboard experience with the introduction of PressReader.

Qatar Airways Privilege Club has unveiled Privilege Club Collection platform – an innovative platform that will elevate members’ lifestyles by giving them access to events and experiences.

The F-16 has long been a stalwart in global fleets, but key advances over the years have proved its ability to serve in a variety of operational roles.

Hyundai-backed Supernal unveiled the latest update to its electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) aircraft concept at CES 2024.

Airbus is establishing a ZEROe development center in Stade, Germany, focusing on composite materials for hydrogen systems such as liquid hydrogen tanks.

Defence technology expert, MARSS, has played a prominent role in a counter-unmanned aerial system (CUAS) exercise carried out by the US and Saudi Arabia.

Saudia Group has launchd Saudia Hajj and Umrah, a subsidiary dedicated to enhancing the pilgrims’ experience.

NASA eyes Martian eVTOL; China’s electric LSA flies; Lithium-metal batteries for UAM; Wisk’s autonomous air taxi ConOps.

The transformation of a former Delta Air Lines MD-90 into the NASA X-66A has begun at Boeing's Palmdale facility ahead of flight tests planned for 2028.

UMEX and SimTEX Conference will outline futuristic tech innovation and business opportunities in the unmanned systems sector.