Emerging Technologies

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

The San Diego company’s next uncrewed aircraft system could be powered by a radical new engine design of its own making.

Work with hybrid-electric developer Ampaire also announced.

The helicopter’s aging tail-rotor system is targeted for replacement as the Army and Boeing debate acquisition future.

Exec says this next generation will increase performance and capability.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore and EASA signed the memorandum at the European Union–Asia Symposium on UAS and UAM in Singapore.

Researchers look to quantify SAF-fueled engine exhaust properties by measuring emissions from Boeing 777-200ER ecoDemonstrator.

Boeing’s Cascade model will help inform policymakers on the effects of policies and incentives for sustainability initiatives.

The air taxi developer aims to upend conventional aerospace practices.

Delta embraces eVTOL air taxis but takes steps to ensure their safety.

More investment in startup companies can help the government traverse the “valley of death” at a critical moment in history.

The inflated aeroshell will face dynamic regimes from Mach 25 to subsonic.

From relatively humble beginnings, Boeing’s ecoDemonstrator program has become a major player in the battle for sustainable operations.

Xwing tests visual autoland; Standards for space servicing; Inside Aura’s electric ERA; and First military eVTOL missions.

Neste says it will be producing 1.5 million tons of sustainable aviation fuel by the end of 2023, but that the wider "industry cannot build refineries on hope."

Industry officials expect a quick decision on next variant of the Precision Strike Missile program after submitting bids in September.

Pushed by the drive for sustainability, novel propulsion systems that until relatively recently seemed years away are quickly coming into focus.

Aviation Week Network recognizes 20 exceptional students leading change in the aerospace and defense industry.

Without schedule pressure to develop the Long March 9, China pursues resusable designs.

U.S. regional air travel provider Surf Air Mobility has agreed to the main terms of a $450 million deal with leading turboprop lessor Jetstream Aviation Capital to fund the growth and electrification of its aircraft fleet.

ICAO's ACT-SAF program is designed to encourage global cooperation to spur the widespread development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

Safran thinks an electric taxiing system could save up to 4% of fuel burn on narrowbodies.

ZeroAvia’s fuel-cell bet; 5G for UAM; Swiss eVTOL partnership; DARPA’s wireless energy network; and Electra wants to demo AAM.

Incoming MTU CEO Lars Wagner hopes to break CFM International’s Boeing 737 monopoly to power possible narrowbody successor.

AutoFlight plans to develop and certify its electric urban air taxi in Europe, manufacture the vehicle in China and market it globally.