Aerospace Emerging Technologies

Jan 03, 2024
Hydrogen-electric VTOL bizjet; AeroHT flies tiltwing eVTOL; hydrogen-testbed Bonanza; carbon-neutral single-aisle.
Dec 26, 2023
XPeng AeroHT, a subsidiary of vehicle maker XPeng, has completed the first uncrewed hover flight with a tiltwing electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing vehicle.
Dec 25, 2023
NASA believes it can leverage commercial service industries for deep-space exploration.
Dec 22, 2023
An International conference agreement aims to drive global development of sustainable aviation fuel.
Dec 22, 2023
As the first U.S. hypersonic weapons enter service, defense officials are searching for new ideas for high-speed propulsion and to dramatically reduce prices.
Jan 02, 2024
The configuration has a regional aircraft using full electric power for short-haul and a range extender for longer missions.
Dec 26, 2023
Researchers at the University of Connecticut have been funded to continue development of a carbon-neutral energy storage and power generation system.
Dec 26, 2023
Australian startup Stralis Aircraft plans to retrofit a Beechcraft Bonanza with a hydrogen-electric propulsion system, aiming for first flight in 2024.
Dec 26, 2023
XPeng AeroHT, a subsidiary of vehicle maker XPeng, has completed the first uncrewed hover flight with a tiltwing electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing vehicle.
Dec 22, 2023
Aresia, a French supplier of metallic components, is working on the production of liquid hydrogen tanks for future commercial aircraft.
Dec 20, 2023
Rolls-Royce has begun tests of aerospace-rated pumps able to handle hydrogen in its cryogenic liquid state as it aims for future zero-emissions flight.
Dec 19, 2023
U.S. regional air carrier JSX has revealed plans for a massive expansion of its public charter jet service.
Dec 19, 2023
Airlines struggle to get the SAF they need.