Aerospace Emerging Technologies

May 27, 2024
Airbus Cryoprop superconducting propulsion; North American hydrogen hub airports; Aurora’s high-speed VTOL; CAE’s electric Archer trainer.
May 27, 2024
EcoJet demonstrator evolves into advanced airborne lab role as Bombardier’s blended wing body business jet research effort continues second flight-test phase.
May 24, 2024
In 2021 airlines pledged to hit net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Aviation Week experts debate their progress so far and what approach should be taken going forward.
May 24, 2024
How the U.S. Air Force and universities are training our nation’s newest aerospace cyberdefenders.
May 24, 2024
Microreactors could represent a small step for nuclear reactor power but a giant leap in the search for scalable energy sources for space exploration.
May 24, 2024
The recently unveiled redesign of Heart Aerospace's ES-30 regional airliner has received criticism from some corners.
May 23, 2024
Russian startup Bureau 1440 has taken another step toward deployment of its global low-orbital satellite internet constellation with its second test mission.
May 21, 2024
Boeing’s investment in Quebec will fund an aerospace innovation zone, the development of an autonomous eVTOL air taxi and support advanced landing gear research.
May 21, 2024
Airbus has signed an MOU with Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
May 21, 2024
Airbus' three-year technology research program Optimate is targeted at enabling more automation during aircraft taxiing at airports.
May 20, 2024
Swiss startup Daedalean anticipates certification of the first cockpit avionics to incorporate machine learning by year-end or early in 2025.
May 17, 2024
Alternative fuels approved for use in aircraft are currently limited to a maximum of 50% blends to avoid compatibility issues.
May 16, 2024
Airbus has been working on hydrogen as a way to decarbonize aviation.