Emerging Technologies

By Guy Norris
Technology being hatched under Europe’s newly launched Clean Aviation aeronautics research program could help decarbonize business aviation.
EBACE

By Guy Norris
Daher says it will narrow down design options for either a lightly hybridized or all-electric production follow-on to the EcoPulse demonstrator.
EBACE

By Garrett Reim
Kawasaki Motors has made a strategic investment of an undisclosed amount in VoltAero, a hybrid-electric aircraft developer.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Graham Warwick
Clean Sky 2’s Distributed Electric Propulsion Scaled Flight Demonstrator is a write-off after a fire during tests at the Netherlands aerospace research center.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Guy Norris
After surpassing target thrust levels on its first test run, Rolls says the first Pearl 10X is now ready to go on its Boeing 747-200 flying testbed.
EBACE

By Guy Norris
Engine-makers are accelerating tests of business aircraft engines with 100% sustainable aviation fuel.
EBACE

By Guy Norris
Bombardier has been flight testing sub-scale versions of its blended wing body configuration dubbed the EcoJet.
EBACE

Rolls-Royce has successfully completed the first tests of its UltraFan technology demonstrator at its facility in Derby, UK.
MRO

Etihad Airways has published its annual sustainability report, detailing the company's commitment to sustainability and its goals.
Emerging Technologies

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

By Guy Norris
The engine-maker is pinning its hopes on the geared UltraFan as a low-fuel-burn contender for single- and twin-aisle airliners and reengining opportunities.
Air Transport

Masdar, a clean energy company has signed an agreement with Airbus to support the development global SAF.
Emerging Technologies

By Guy Norris
GE Aerospace is investing $20 million to expand its EPISCenter facility at the University of Dayton as demand for electric and hybrid propulsion research grows.
Emerging Technologies

By Steve Trimble
A defense industry-sponsored report reveals that U.S. manufacturers cannot meet planned production and cost targets for a new class of hypersonic weapons.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Irene Klotz
A second Great Observatory catches the eye of the fledgling in-space services industry.
Space

By Graham Warwick
Cosmic is targeting entry into service in 2028 using batteries with a specific energy of 300 Wh/kg at the pack level.
Emerging Technologies

SITA’s 2023 Baggage IT Insights report shows that airlines and airports are facing a surge in baggage mishandling rates amidst the growing number of passengers.
Emerging Technologies

Etihad Cargo has launched an AI-powered solution to transform airfreight operations and boost cargo capacity on flights.
Air Transport

By Graham Warwick
AI in aviation; flying hydrogen lab; Seoul’s UAM routes; and Alder’s fuel progresses.
Emerging Technologies

By Graham Warwick
First flight tests are planned as early as 2024.
Emerging Technologies

By Graham Warwick
Merlin Labs is working with the New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority to certify its autonomous flight system in the Cessna Caravan.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Passengers departing Dubai can now use a mobile boarding pass instead of a printed paper version, from 15 May onwards.
Emerging Technologies

Kenya Airways (KQ) has announced participation in the second edition of the Sustainable Flight Challenge (TSFC), an initiative of SkyTeam.
Emerging Technologies

By Garrett Reim
The team aims to do an end run around rival commercial space stations.
Commercial Space

Sebright speaks with Aviation Week editors about the countries’ evolving relationship in defense and aerospace.
Budget, Policy & Operations