Emerging Technologies

Building the safety case, amending the regulations and providing a business case for safe, robust and reliable operation lie ahead.

With global spectrum rights in hand and ground stations under construction, OneWeb plans to roll out high-speed, global internet service.

An appreciation of Clay Christensen’s theory through the lens of disruptive aerospace innovations.

The U.S. Air Force’s Pilot Training Next has delivered pilots to training units months earlier than traditional approaches.

The manufacturer and NASA have worked since 2011 to develop a C2 data link waveform for drones.

Fort Worth-based Bell Textron will work with Japan Airlines (JAL) to explore on-demand air mobility services in Japan with the OEM’s Nexus 4EX electric-vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.

Making airlifters and refuelers more survivable and capable emerges as new priority.

The U.S. Air Force must decide how to fill an aerial refueling shortfall exacerbated by KC-46 delays and an aging KC-10 fleet.

U.S. funds electric propulsion; Wisk to carry passengers; Gremlins mission demo; HAPS payload developed; Astra Space emerges.

Sustainment focus drives Airbus toward new technology demonstrations ranging from hybrid propulsion to eVTOLs and delivery drones.

The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency envisions using MALE UAVs to support search, rescue and anti-pollution missions.

The market for radar images and radio frequency mapping from space still relies on military and government customers.

Results of high-and low-speed testing in NASA wind tunnels continue to show promise for Boeing’s Transonic Truss-Braced Wing concept.

Standardization, an improved gearbox and cockpit automation have been confirmed for S-92 upgrade kits and a new production version.

UK gains P-8 maritime patroller; L3Harris spacecraft clears design hurdle; IAI makes deals in India; Germany scraps UAV purchase plan.

The industry has taken off since Rolls-Royce announced plans for a manufacturing and testing facility in 2007.

With gradual funding secured, Europe moves ahead with reusable launcher demonstrators.

Leonardo has purchased fledgling Swiss rotorcraft manufacturer Kopter group, securing a new single-engine helicopter in the process.

The UK’s aerospace industry has committed to delivering net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Testing has reached the design ceiling, a source says. Engines and nacelles designs have been adjusted.

Operators say more spaceports will be needed to support launch demand.

The flight-test debut of the world’s largest twinjet provides a rare bright spot for embattled Boeing.

Boeing’s new CEO orders a refresh of the next new airplane study, but what will emerge?

Aviation Week Senior Editor Guy Norris and London Bureau Chief Tony Osborne are joined by Vertical Flight Society Executive Director Michael Hirschberg as they review a busy Heli-Expo 2020 in Anaheim, California.

EASA drafts electric rules; unmanned cargo gliders; orbit debris removal; Uber engages on UAM; Honeywell eyes fluidic propulsion.