Emerging Technologies

By Graham Warwick
Hydrogen from sunlight; Off-road hybrid carries eVTOL; Subaru’s air mobility concept; Charging electric airport vehicles.
Emerging Technologies

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aerospace

IATA has successfully tested the first fully integrated digital identity travel experience from shopping for flights to arrival.
Emerging Technologies

IATA has revealed the results of its 2023 Global Passenger Survey (GPS) showing that travellers continue to prioritise speed and convenience as a top priority.
Air Transport

By Thierry Dubois, Bill Carey, Guy Norris, Lee Ann Shay
The industry is on the fast track to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 but faces considerable hurdles, executives said at the NBAA-BACE show.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Ben Goldstein
The United Arab Emirates is partnering with startups to position itself as a center for advanced air mobility development.
Dubai Airshow

By Graham Warwick
The defense giant has transferred all intellectual property for its hybrid airships to spinoff AT² Aerospace.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
A transmission upgrade underway for the KUH-1 Surion may help pave the way to a high-speed helicopter in the 2030s.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble, Chen Chuanren
South Korea’s 4.5-generation fighter program is looking for external support after keeping the KF-21 flight test on track.
Aircraft & Propulsion

ICAO has released updated guidance to help aviation regulators and operators manage their airspace in times of conflict.
Air Transport

By Ben Goldstein, Graham Warwick
Limited performance and questions of safety could restrict the vehicle to the Chinese market.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Irene Klotz
The company is developing a large spacecraft to transport, host, refuel and provide data and other services for multiple payloads.
Commercial Space

By Graham Warwick
From leaf blower to quiet drone; Stratospheric 5G; Amazon’s new delivery drone; SAF burns cleaner.
Emerging Technologies

By Richard Aboulafia
New aircraft concepts offer hope for airlines struggling with high fuel prices—and for Boeing in its quest to remain commercially relevant.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Anuradha Deenapanray
The UAE has declared 2023 the ‘Year of Sustainability’, showcasing its commitment to seek innovative solutions to energy and climate change challenges.
Emerging Technologies

By Chen Chuanren
The Republic of Singapore Air Force is testing an upgrade to the Airbus MRTT boom flight control software on the F-15SG.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Guy Norris
Carbon cycle benefits of SAF are known, but will it help reduce the formation of persistent contrails? A Boeing and NASA flight test looks to find out.
Emerging Technologies

Rolls-Royce has completed a series of tests using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on its Pearl 15 and Pearl 10X business aviation engines.
MRO

Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) is keeping families happy on board with a special in-flight experience for children.
Emerging Technologies

Sharjah Airport Authority organised a “Customer Service Week” initiative during the first week of October to highlight its self-service facilities at the airport.
Airports & Networks

By Sean Broderick
CFM's new blades, which can be installed on all CFM56-5B and -7B versions, include increased wall thickness and an optimized dovetail design to minimize stress.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Cyrille Grimald, FalconWays program manager for Dassault Aviation, offers a hands-on experience of the potential of its flight path optimization tool
NBAA

By Garrett Reim
Regent has signed a $4.75 million contract with the U.S. Marine Corps Warfighting Lab to demonstrate its Viceroy prototype for logistics missions in 2025.
Emerging Technologies

Archer & Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) plan to launch Archer’s All-Electric Air Taxi Service across the UAE.
Air Transport

Etihad Airways won a handful of awards at the World Travel Awards Middle East which took place in Dubai on Sunday night.
Aerospace