Emerging Technologies

eVTOL noise rules; Adaptive drone wings; Assuring autonomy; and A220 on 100% SAF.

Serco Middle East has signed a partnership agreement with Pangiam UK to help bring technology-enabled guest experiences to airports in Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

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

A rare tour of GE’s test chamber for adaptive engines highlights the reality of the new technologies as the company tries to save the program from cancellation.

The pacing item to return to flight may be the automated destruct safety system.

The technology of thermoplastic composites is coming closer to enabling higher production rates, as well as improved aircraft and engine designs.

Batteries offer the lowest overall energy requirement, but alone cannot power most aircraft classes out to 2070, Atkins says.

Shashank Nigam, Founder and CEO, SimpliFlying gathered a panel of experts on the stage at ATM 2023 to discuss the actions required to future-proof the air travel industry.

L3Harris Commercial Aviation Solutions is a rarity in the industry. It fuses a multitude of integrated offerings that touch nearly every aspect of airline operations. End-to-end solutions include a broad range of next-generation avionics, flight data analytics, full-flight simulators, and pilot training services with a clearly defined focus on enhancing safety, operational efficiency, and cost savings for airlines.

Strategy of denial also focuses on cyber, space and anti-access, aerial-denial weaponry.

Aviation industry and environmental campaigners welcome ReFuelEU accord but stress the need for further progress.

The project will include flight testing of the Pratt & Whitney GTF-powered A220 on 100% SAF.

Scramjet testing has scored several breakthroughs, but the path forward for the Pentagon’s portfolio of hypersonic glide vehicle projects is unclear.

Lithium-metal battery; composite LH2 tanks; agricultural eVTOL; and MTU adds electric motors.

Dubbed an "Explorer" aircraft, the 787-10 is the first of a planned series of additional test platforms which Boeing will use to focus on specific technologies.

Turkish Cargo has joined the ‘CEIV Lithium Battery’ certification programme, established by IATA.

Sabre, a software and technology provider, and Air India have entered a new multi-year deal.

The Arabian Travel Market has officially opened in Dubai and the event is set to focus on how the industry is ‘Working Towards Net Zero’.

Bristow’s S-100 Camcopters are being used to monitor small boats used for migrant trafficking in the English Channel.

CEO says Airbus is simultaneously pursuing its hydrogen aircraft project and looking at a more conventional propulsion system for entry into service in 2035-40.

Startup fails in attempt to be the first private company to land on the Moon.

Safran Aircraft Engines is coordinating a European technology demonstration program that is intended to pave the way for flight testing of an open-fan engine.

Air bp offers its opinion on how all sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) feedstocks and production technologies can play a role in decarbonising aviation.

IATA has announced that the 35th IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) will focus on fostering technology to improve safety, operational efficiency, and sustainability.

GKN Aerospace is preparing to begin initial tests of elements of its H2GEAR electric-aircraft powertrain research and technology project later this year.