UK government launches £43m competition for sustainable aviation projects
The UK government is launching a new fund worth up to £43 million (US$58 million) for financing green aviation projects. Hydrogen propulsion and limiting contrails are two key areas of interest in the competitions, which will run in February. The funding comes from...
Curtiss‑Wright and Green Hills Software debut avionics computing solution
A new integrated platform from Curtiss‑Wright and Green Hills Software provides a computing solution for safety-critical avionics and aerospace systems. Boasting advanced processing and real-time operating capabilities, the off-the-shelf design promises to reduce...
Vertical challenge Archer and Joby with New York network plans
Vertical Aerospace, a UK eVTOL company, is directly taking on its competitors with plans to launch a New York air taxi network as early as 2028. The company's Valo aircraft will debut before American investors on January 23 in Manhattan. To align with this meeting, Vertical have announced a potential route map for commercial service across the biggest metropolis in the US. In collaboration with Bristow Group and Skyports Infrastructure,...
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SkeyDrone and Airport Intelligence launch airport drone detection service
SkeyDrone and Airport Intelligence have launched a strategic collaboration to offer airports end-to-end drone detection, response, and mitigation services. Drone sightings have become increasingly commonplace in recent years, forcing the closure of significant...
EASA pilots test COMAC C919 planes in Shanghai
The South China Morning Post has confirmed that pilots working for the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have been testing the COMAC C919 plane in Shanghai. China's rival to the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737, the C919 applied for EASA certification in 2019, but the...
Airbus says China will become world’s largest afterservices market
In a new report, Airbus predict that the centre of aviation's afterservices market is shifting eastwards. The manufacturing and technology firm's latest Global Services Forecast (GSF) asserts that the sector in China will more than double in value over the next 20...
Aerospace Tech Week is coming to London in 2026!
We are excited to announce a significant strategic update to Aerospace Tech Week 2026: the event will now take place in London, UK! Moving from Munich, Germany to the world-leading Excel exhibition centre means the event can better serve the evolving needs of the...
Joby Aviation receives first simulator for pilot training
Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) firm Joby Aviation has received the first of two CAE simulators to train its pilots. Specifically designed for eVTOL operations, the simulators will enable Joby to train as many as 250 pilots a year. Featuring a 300-by-130-degree field of...
IATA reveals the five key risks shaping aviation in 2026
Industry body IATA has named the five risks that most threaten the aviation industry in 2026. With profit margins expected to remain tight at 3.9%, good decision planning and situational awareness will be critical in determining which airlines make it through the year...
NEWS
Archer to develop new AI aviation tech through NVIDIA platform
US-based advanced air mobility (AAM) company Archer has announced that it will develop new AI tech for aviation with NVIDIA's IGX Thor platform. Improving pilot safety, advancing autonomous operation, and ensuring airspace integration will be the key priorities during...
Inside IAG’s sustainability journey with Jonathon Counsell
Boasting more than 600 aircraft that fly to over 250 destinations, the International Airlines Group (IAG) manages some of Europe's best-known airlines, including British Airways, Iberia, and Vueling. But how can the group manage an effective sustainability strategy...
Study reveals how aviation could halve emissions without cutting journeys
A study has revealed how aviation could halve its emissions without cutting flights. As demand for air travel continues to rise, the industry needs to find solutions that can mitigate its climate impact. The global aviation sector's carbon footprint could as much as...
Collins Aerospace to support FAA Radar System Replacement
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded a US$438 million contract to Collins Aerospace for the renovation of radar infrastructure. Under the Radar System Replacement programme, the FAA is investing in radar to improve the operational readiness of air...
Shanghai sets strategy to become world’s eVTOL capital by 2028
The Chinese city of Shanghai has set out a new strategy for aerospace development that aims to make it the world's eVTOL capital by 2028. According to policy documents, Shanghai's 'low-altitude economy' could reach a value of CNY80 billion (US$11.4 billion) within two...
Vigo Airport successfully implements digital control tower
Searidge Technologies has successfully implemented a digital control tower at Vigo Airport, Spain. The first of its kind in the country, the tower features a high-resolution, 360-degree real-time visual display of traffic at the airport. Developed in partnership with...
VIDEOS
Inside IAG’s sustainability journey with Jonathon Counsell
Boasting more than 600 aircraft that fly to over 250 destinations, the International Airlines Group (IAG) manages some of Europe's best-known airlines, including British Airways, Iberia, and Vueling. But how can the group manage an effective sustainability strategy...
Juan Valverde on advancing virtual testing and certification
In the race to get new solutions to the market, virtual testing provides critical insights on product development to make aviation as advanced as possible. MathWorks is one company leading the charge in simulation, computing, and engineering platforms that can detect...
Digital twins to VR: How Lufthansa Aviation Training uses tech to develop talent
A report from CAE predicts that the civil aviation industry will need 1.465 million additional professionals by 2034 to meet passenger demand. Training and upskilling is therefore of the highest priority if airlines and airports want to increase their capacity safely....
How can aerospace CIOs leverage data effectively?
From predictive analytics to enhanced scheduling, the aerospace industry now collect more data then ever. But how can Chief Information Officers (CIOs) across the industry leverage that data effectively? At Aerospace Tech Week 2025, we tapped the expertise of Lauren...
How will tech transform aviation operations and fleet maintenance?
Artificial intelligence (AI) for aviation is forecast to be a $4.96 billion by 2030 — and infrastructure is set to be the largest solution segment. At Aerospace Tech Week 2025, we sat down with Tahsin Istanbullu, Executive Vice President - Technical at Pegasus...
Richard Jaenicke on AI, Safety & the Future of Avionics Systems
As the aviation industry undergoes a digital transformation, AI and multi-core processing are no longer distant concepts - they're taking off. At Aerospace Tech Week, we spoke with Richard Richard Jaenicke, Director of Marketing at Green Hills Software, about the...
INNOVATION
Vertical challenge Archer and Joby with New York network plans
Vertical Aerospace, a UK eVTOL company, is directly taking on its competitors with plans to launch a New York air taxi network as early as 2028. The company's Valo aircraft will debut before American investors on January 23 in Manhattan. To align with this meeting,...
UK government launches £43m competition for sustainable aviation projects
The UK government is launching a new fund worth up to £43 million (US$58 million) for financing green aviation projects. Hydrogen propulsion and limiting contrails are two key areas of interest in the competitions, which will run in February. The funding comes from...
Curtiss‑Wright and Green Hills Software debut avionics computing solution
A new integrated platform from Curtiss‑Wright and Green Hills Software provides a computing solution for safety-critical avionics and aerospace systems. Boasting advanced processing and real-time operating capabilities, the off-the-shelf design promises to reduce...
SkeyDrone and Airport Intelligence launch airport drone detection service
SkeyDrone and Airport Intelligence have launched a strategic collaboration to offer airports end-to-end drone detection, response, and mitigation services. Drone sightings have become increasingly commonplace in recent years, forcing the closure of significant...
EASA pilots test COMAC C919 planes in Shanghai
The South China Morning Post has confirmed that pilots working for the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have been testing the COMAC C919 plane in Shanghai. China's rival to the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737, the C919 applied for EASA certification in 2019, but the...
AVIONICS
Curtiss‑Wright and Green Hills Software debut avionics computing solution
A new integrated platform from Curtiss‑Wright and Green Hills Software provides a computing solution for safety-critical avionics and aerospace systems. Boasting advanced processing and real-time operating capabilities, the off-the-shelf design promises to reduce...
Aerospace Tech Week is coming to London in 2026!
We are excited to announce a significant strategic update to Aerospace Tech Week 2026: the event will now take place in London, UK! Moving from Munich, Germany to the world-leading Excel exhibition centre means the event can better serve the evolving needs of the...
NASA and Reliable Robotics to test uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS)
Reliable Robotics has signed a contract with NASA's Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD) to test its Cessna 208B Caravan at airports. Data collected from the flights will help inform the FAA and Standards Development Organizations (SDOs) as they set...
IATA call for safeguards around 5G/6G and aviation frequencies
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) are calling for safeguards around the deployment of 5G/6G to protect avionics systems and radio altimeters. IATA has presented a paper at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) WP5B Meeting in Geneva,...
Fokker Services Group debuts new anti-spoofing solution
Fokker Services Group has launched a new anti-spoofing solution for the protection of critical avionics systems. Rather than just detecting GPS spoofing and jamming, the Dutch company says the solution actively defends aircraft systems from attempted attacks....
FLIGHT OPS IT
Aerospace Tech Week is coming to London in 2026!
We are excited to announce a significant strategic update to Aerospace Tech Week 2026: the event will now take place in London, UK! Moving from Munich, Germany to the world-leading Excel exhibition centre means the event can better serve the evolving needs of the...
Airbus project saves up to 5% in fuel on Transatlantic flights
European aerospace giant Airbus, in collaboration with Delta, Air France and Virgin Atlantic, has successfully completed a critical phase of flight testing for its innovative ‘fello’fly’ project. This uses wake energy retrieval (WER) to significantly cut fuel burn on...
Vietnam Airlines adopts Lufthansa Systems’ Lido 4D flight planning
Vietnam Airlines has adopted Lido 4D Flight Planning software for better operational safety and efficiency. Produced by Lufthansa Systems, the tool enhances real-time situational awareness with updates from weather stations and air traffic control. Sustainability is...
AI analytics help Emirates avoid unexpected turbulence
Dubai-based carrier Emirates has reported a measurable decrease in unexpected turbulence incidents over the past year thanks to onboard data and analytics. Changing atmospheric conditions due to climate change are making inflight turbulence more regular and more...
AI innovation for sustainable aviation up by 20%
According to the latest patent data, innovation in AI for sustainable aviation and aerospace tech has increased by 20% over the past five years. The Inside Green Innovation: Progress Report from Appleyard Lees found that global patent filings in the sector went up...
MRO IT
Airbus says China will become world’s largest afterservices market
In a new report, Airbus predict that the centre of aviation's afterservices market is shifting eastwards. The manufacturing and technology firm's latest Global Services Forecast (GSF) asserts that the sector in China will more than double in value over the next 20...
Aerospace Tech Week is coming to London in 2026!
We are excited to announce a significant strategic update to Aerospace Tech Week 2026: the event will now take place in London, UK! Moving from Munich, Germany to the world-leading Excel exhibition centre means the event can better serve the evolving needs of the...
Most A320s back in service after solar radiation software issue
Airbus has reported that the majority of A320 and A320neo aircraft have returned to operation after being grounded suddenly on 28 November. A safety alert was issued after a JetBlue A320 experienced an uncontrolled descent lasting for several seconds during a flight...
British Airways chooses cloud-based MRO platform
British Airways (BA) have chosen MRO-PRO to digitise and manage the airline's entire line maintenance network. The partnership represents a significant advance in BA's modernisation strategy. Thanks to MRO-PRO's cloud-based software, the carrier can now tap real-time...
Can robotics address the MRO workforce shortage in aviation?
The aviation industry continues to struggle against high labour costs and skilled workforce shortages. And as the aircraft order backlog only goes up, effective maintenance and repair is more crucial than ever in keeping older aircraft in service for longer. Robotics...
SUSTAINABILITY
Aerospace Tech Week is coming to London in 2026!
We are excited to announce a significant strategic update to Aerospace Tech Week 2026: the event will now take place in London, UK! Moving from Munich, Germany to the world-leading Excel exhibition centre means the event can better serve the evolving needs of the...
IATA reveals the five key risks shaping aviation in 2026
Industry body IATA has named the five risks that most threaten the aviation industry in 2026. With profit margins expected to remain tight at 3.9%, good decision planning and situational awareness will be critical in determining which airlines make it through the year...
Inside IAG’s sustainability journey with Jonathon Counsell
Boasting more than 600 aircraft that fly to over 250 destinations, the International Airlines Group (IAG) manages some of Europe's best-known airlines, including British Airways, Iberia, and Vueling. But how can the group manage an effective sustainability strategy...
Study reveals how aviation could halve emissions without cutting journeys
A study has revealed how aviation could halve its emissions without cutting flights. As demand for air travel continues to rise, the industry needs to find solutions that can mitigate its climate impact. The global aviation sector's carbon footprint could as much as...
SAF production rate to slow, complicating airline sustainability plans
IATA has published its latest sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production figures and issued a stark warning as the industry looks set to miss key targets. SAF production has doubled from 2024, reaching 1.9 million tonnes (Mt) by the end of 2025, according to IATA....
AI & ML
Aerospace Tech Week is coming to London in 2026!
We are excited to announce a significant strategic update to Aerospace Tech Week 2026: the event will now take place in London, UK! Moving from Munich, Germany to the world-leading Excel exhibition centre means the event can better serve the evolving needs of the...
IATA reveals the five key risks shaping aviation in 2026
Industry body IATA has named the five risks that most threaten the aviation industry in 2026. With profit margins expected to remain tight at 3.9%, good decision planning and situational awareness will be critical in determining which airlines make it through the year...
Archer to develop new AI aviation tech through NVIDIA platform
US-based advanced air mobility (AAM) company Archer has announced that it will develop new AI tech for aviation with NVIDIA's IGX Thor platform. Improving pilot safety, advancing autonomous operation, and ensuring airspace integration will be the key priorities during...
GE Aerospace to support Shield AI’s autonomous jet, X-BAT
GE Aerospace will support propulsion and testing for Shield AI's X-BAT. Under a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), GE Aerospace will supply their 110-GE-129 engine to power Shield's AI-piloted eVTOL fighter jet. Launched last month in Washington DC, the X-BAT...
AI analytics help Emirates avoid unexpected turbulence
Dubai-based carrier Emirates has reported a measurable decrease in unexpected turbulence incidents over the past year thanks to onboard data and analytics. Changing atmospheric conditions due to climate change are making inflight turbulence more regular and more...
CONNECTIVITY
SkeyDrone and Airport Intelligence launch airport drone detection service
SkeyDrone and Airport Intelligence have launched a strategic collaboration to offer airports end-to-end drone detection, response, and mitigation services. Drone sightings have become increasingly commonplace in recent years, forcing the closure of significant...
Airbus says China will become world’s largest afterservices market
In a new report, Airbus predict that the centre of aviation's afterservices market is shifting eastwards. The manufacturing and technology firm's latest Global Services Forecast (GSF) asserts that the sector in China will more than double in value over the next 20...
Aerospace Tech Week is coming to London in 2026!
We are excited to announce a significant strategic update to Aerospace Tech Week 2026: the event will now take place in London, UK! Moving from Munich, Germany to the world-leading Excel exhibition centre means the event can better serve the evolving needs of the...
Collins Aerospace to support FAA Radar System Replacement
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded a US$438 million contract to Collins Aerospace for the renovation of radar infrastructure. Under the Radar System Replacement programme, the FAA is investing in radar to improve the operational readiness of air...
Vigo Airport successfully implements digital control tower
Searidge Technologies has successfully implemented a digital control tower at Vigo Airport, Spain. The first of its kind in the country, the tower features a high-resolution, 360-degree real-time visual display of traffic at the airport. Developed in partnership with...