Blue Origin could join SpaceX in work on cargo rockets for US military
Space venture Blue Origin, led by billionaire Jeff Bezos, is discussing a big project with the United States…
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South Korea’s LIG Nex1 reveals hydrogen-powered cargo drone
A mockup of the KCD-200, a prospective cargo drone, was unveiled at the Seoul International Aerospace & Defense…
Avolon signs deal with JAL for electric air taxis in Japan
Avolon has signed a deal to sell or lease up to 100 Vertical Aerospace electric air taxis to…
Israel’s AIR joins urban mobility race with two-seater eVTOL vehicle
An Israeli company is throwing its hat into the growing market for electric air travel. AIR unveiled its…
Hydrogen-powered ATR 72 gets a launch customer
ASL Aviation Holdings, an Ireland-based firm, intends to purchase up to 10 conversion kits to make their ATR…
Russian drone maker Kronshtadt to build a prototype of supersonic bizjet
Kronshtadt, the company responsible for manufacturing Russia’s first combat drones, has been commissioned to produce an unmanned technology…
Airbus Zephyr S sets new altitude record, finishes testing
The Airbus Zephyr S high-altitude solar powered drone has reached an altitude of 76,100 feet (over 23,000 meters)…
Kaman unveils new autonomous UAV for cargo operations
United States-based aerospace company Kaman unveiled on September 21, 2021, its new medium-lift autonomous drone, KARGO, for logistics…
How global airlines plan to achieve net zero emissions by 2050
Global airlines have signed a pledge to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, admitting it will be a…
World’s first CO2-neutral e-kerosene plant opens in Germany
The world’s first production plant for power-to-liquid aviation fuels opened in Emsland, Germany, with backers predicting it could…
Airbus inspired by soaring eagles for new shape-shifting wing tech
Airbus is trialing new wing technologies based on how an eagle soars as part of efforts to make…
EmbraerX and Pyka to commercialize autonomous agriculture aircraft
EmbraerX announced a partnership with the United States-based autonomous aviation startup Pyka on September 23, 2021, to research…
Volocopter China joint venture with Geely orders 150 electric air taxis
German electric taxi company Volocopter has finalised a joint venture with Geely Technology Group, including an order for…
Airbus Helicopters tests new engine backup system
In collaboration with the French aviation authority, Airbus Helicopters tested a new engine backup system onboard its Flightlab…
Airbus and partners to build hydrogen hub network in Europe
The European aerospace manufacturer Airbus, the Paris-based supplier of industrial gases Air Liquide, and French private airport operator…
Airbus unveils next generation electric flying taxi
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus unveiled plans for its newest electric flying taxi — another future competitor in the…
“Biggest SAF deal in aviation history”: United, Honeywell invest in Alder Fuels
United Airlines and Honeywell are investing millions of dollars in a cleantech company that produces sustainable aviation fuel…
3D printed spare parts – a market worth US$400 billion
For several years, industry analysts have been predicting that 3D printed aircraft spare parts will be the next…