Aerospace Emerging Technologies

May 08, 2024
U.S. startups Archer and Joby commit to beginning urban air mobility services as early as 2025.
May 08, 2024
Certification plans firm up as turbo-compressor and humidifier changes pave the way for the next flight-test phase.
May 07, 2024
Distributed-propulsion testbed flies; Airbus hydrogen APU demo; uncrewed delivery corridor; another Chinese eVTOL; and Wright’s megawatt-scale electric engine.
May 03, 2024
The two German air taxi companies need state support to exit a funding crisis, but party politics and risk aversion may force their sale to foreign investors.
May 03, 2024
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Apr 24, 2024
The opening of a Boeing Research and Technology center in Nagoya heralds a new push by the OEM to focus on sustainable aviation technologies and innovation in the country.
Apr 23, 2024
AeroVironment has launched its new Autonomy Retrofit Kit for its small, fixed-wing UAVs such as the Puma 3AE or Puma LE.
Apr 22, 2024
Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) is set to be the prime contractor for Japan’s hydrogen project, with an engine demonstrator currently in the assembly phase.
Apr 19, 2024
ShinMaywa remains optimistic on the export potential of its US-2 seaplane for parapublic purposes.
Apr 18, 2024
Air New Zealand looks to trial flights on its electric Alia aircraft with passengers in the future but is uncertain if these will be on the current demo model.
Apr 17, 2024
Will green hydrogen be produced in sufficient quantity to meet aviation’s future needs?
Apr 17, 2024
Air New Zealand has selected an over-water domestic short-haul route for its planned electric aircraft demonstration flights.
Apr 17, 2024
GKN Aerospace is nearing critical milestones in its H2Gear hydrogen-electric powertrain research and technology project after overcoming supply chain issues.