Emerging Technologies

U.S. ethanol producers have been lobbying the Biden administration to allow use of the GREET model.

This year’s Dubai Airshow is set to be the biggest on record, with 1,400+ exhibitors from 95 countries and visitor numbers expected to grow from last year’s edition.

The OEM is growing its experimental helicopter fleet to help shape technologies for its advanced air mobility ambitions.

Universal Hydrogen (UH2) has demonstrated loading and unloading of its liquid hydrogen modules on an ATR 72 test aircraft at Toulouse Blagnac Airport.

Prediction, digitization and leveraging AI are where almost all MROs converge in their hopes for the future.

Celestial Airways, a private charter business based in Dubai, has joined the global community of Web Manuals, a leader in digital documentation for the aviation industry.

A new cross-border missile component research program is studying technology for future missiles and exploring new propulsion options.

PteroDynamics' X-P4 prototype flew nine autonomous launch and recovery demonstrations from the deck of the expeditionary fast transport ship at a Navy event.

Air India and Sabre have signed an enhanced distribution deal that builds upon their partnership announced in April 2023.

The Arab Air Carriers' Organization (AACO) and SITA have launched pilot projects that will tackle sustainability management and digital identity.

TCab's full-scale eVTOL technology demonstrator conducted the uncrewed flight at Dongyang Hengdian General Airport in Jinhua, Zhejiang province.

Saudi Arabia is often an enigma. From the outside it can seem secretive and ultra-conservative – but once inside there is an incredible open and passionate belief that the kingdom has what it takes to be a beacon for the future in the Middle East. At the heart of a remarkable change is Vision 2030.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

The defense giant has transferred all intellectual property for its hybrid airships to spinoff AT² Aerospace.

South Korea’s 4.5-generation fighter program is looking for external support after keeping the KF-21 flight test on track.

A transmission upgrade underway for the KUH-1 Surion may help pave the way to a high-speed helicopter in the 2030s.

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

Limited performance and questions of safety could restrict the vehicle to the Chinese market.

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

From leaf blower to quiet drone; Stratospheric 5G; Amazon’s new delivery drone; SAF burns cleaner.