Singapore and GE Aerospace to establish innovation centre
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), GE Aerospace, and the International Centre for Aviation Innovation (ICAI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish an innovation centre. The Singapore...
Ryanair cuts deal with CFM to bring engine maintenance in-house
Irish low-cost carrier (LCC) Ryanair have signed a 15-year services agreement with engine manufacturer CFM to bring maintenance capabilities in-house. The terms of the deal will see the airline buy US$1 billion in spare parts annually from CFM, a joint venture between...
Heathrow raises SAF mandate above UK government targets
London Heathrow Airport has set the ambitious target of exceeding the UK government's sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) target by 2% in 2026. This year, regulations stipulate that 3.6% of all aviation fuel used in the UK should be sustainable. However, Heathrow is going further with a 5.6% target, backed by an £80 million fund. Matt Gorman, Heathrow’s Director of Sustainability, said: Sustainable Aviation Fuel is not a hypothetical concept for...
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Virgin Australia begins predictive maintenance with Embraer’s AHEAD
Under a long-term agreement, Embraer will equip Virgin Australia's fleet of E2s with its AHEAD (Aircraft Health Analysis and Diagnosis) system. AHEAD is designed to help airlines begin a predictive maintenance programme, providing critical information for identifying...
AutoFlight debut ‘world’s first’ 10-passenger eVTOL
Chinese developers AutoFlight have debuted Matrix, what they claim is the world's first 10-passenger eVTOL. Weighing five tons, the air taxi took to the skies for the first time in a public demonstration on 5 February. AutoFlight say the design even includes...
Airbus predict services demand in APAC will reach $138.7bn
Airbus's latest Global Services Forecast (GSF) for the Asia-Pacific region predicts that services demand in the region will reach US$138.7 billion by 2044. With a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%, APAC is set to be the most dynamic aviation services market...
Cathay Group selects Thales for avionics on 30 Airbus aircraft
The Cathay Group has selected Thales to provide advanced avionics for its latest fleet expansion. The agreement covers 30 Airbus A330neo aircraft for Cathay Pacific and 18 A321neo/A320neo jets for its budget carrier, HK Express. A central feature of the deal is the...
Musk businesses SpaceX and xAI to merge and form ‘innovation engine’
Two of Elon Musk's key businesses, SpaceX and xAI, are to merge as the tech mogul consolidates his business interests. Experts suggest the merger will create the world's most valuable private company. Operating across space and satellites, SpaceX has become one of the...
How will advanced air mobility be integrated at airports?
This interview is taken from our sister site, World Aviation Festival. Handling 87 million passengers every year, Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) is the third-busiest airport in the world. At the same time, for three consecutive years, Airports Council...
NEWS
EcoCeres expands, opens first SAF plant in Malaysia
EcoCeres has launched its first sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant in Johor, Malaysia. Growing from Hong Kong, the company's original facility in Zhangjiagang, China, has made it one of the world's leading SAF suppliers. The Johor plant will also produce...
Boeing posts first annual profit since 2018, but $682bn backlog remains
American aircraft manufacturer Boeing have reported their first full-year profit since 2018, following years of supply chain issues. The company profited by US$2.24 billion in 2025, a significant step forward after net losses of US$11.83 billion the previous year. Q4...
Thai Airways advances plans for new MRO hub in Utapao
Thai Airways are awaiting approval from the board of directors to construct a US$418 million MRO hub at Utapao in Southeast Thailand. Work on the so-called 'smart hangar' would begin in 2027, with 2030 set as a targeted opening date. The proposed site lies beside...
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...
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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
Heathrow raises SAF mandate above UK government targets
London Heathrow Airport has set the ambitious target of exceeding the UK government's sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) target by 2% in 2026. This year, regulations stipulate that 3.6% of all aviation fuel used in the UK should be sustainable. However, Heathrow is going...
Singapore and GE Aerospace to establish innovation centre
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), GE Aerospace, and the International Centre for Aviation Innovation (ICAI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish an innovation centre. The Singapore...
AutoFlight debut ‘world’s first’ 10-passenger eVTOL
Chinese developers AutoFlight have debuted Matrix, what they claim is the world's first 10-passenger eVTOL. Weighing five tons, the air taxi took to the skies for the first time in a public demonstration on 5 February. AutoFlight say the design even includes...
Cathay Group selects Thales for avionics on 30 Airbus aircraft
The Cathay Group has selected Thales to provide advanced avionics for its latest fleet expansion. The agreement covers 30 Airbus A330neo aircraft for Cathay Pacific and 18 A321neo/A320neo jets for its budget carrier, HK Express. A central feature of the deal is the...
Musk businesses SpaceX and xAI to merge and form ‘innovation engine’
Two of Elon Musk's key businesses, SpaceX and xAI, are to merge as the tech mogul consolidates his business interests. Experts suggest the merger will create the world's most valuable private company. Operating across space and satellites, SpaceX has become one of the...
AVIONICS
Cathay Group selects Thales for avionics on 30 Airbus aircraft
The Cathay Group has selected Thales to provide advanced avionics for its latest fleet expansion. The agreement covers 30 Airbus A330neo aircraft for Cathay Pacific and 18 A321neo/A320neo jets for its budget carrier, HK Express. A central feature of the deal is the...
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,...
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
Ryanair cuts deal with CFM to bring engine maintenance in-house
Irish low-cost carrier (LCC) Ryanair have signed a 15-year services agreement with engine manufacturer CFM to bring maintenance capabilities in-house. The terms of the deal will see the airline buy US$1 billion in spare parts annually from CFM, a joint venture between...
Virgin Australia begins predictive maintenance with Embraer’s AHEAD
Under a long-term agreement, Embraer will equip Virgin Australia's fleet of E2s with its AHEAD (Aircraft Health Analysis and Diagnosis) system. AHEAD is designed to help airlines begin a predictive maintenance programme, providing critical information for identifying...
Airbus predict services demand in APAC will reach $138.7bn
Airbus's latest Global Services Forecast (GSF) for the Asia-Pacific region predicts that services demand in the region will reach US$138.7 billion by 2044. With a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%, APAC is set to be the most dynamic aviation services market...
Thai Airways advances plans for new MRO hub in Utapao
Thai Airways are awaiting approval from the board of directors to construct a US$418 million MRO hub at Utapao in Southeast Thailand. Work on the so-called 'smart hangar' would begin in 2027, with 2030 set as a targeted opening date. The proposed site lies beside...
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...
SUSTAINABILITY
Heathrow raises SAF mandate above UK government targets
London Heathrow Airport has set the ambitious target of exceeding the UK government's sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) target by 2% in 2026. This year, regulations stipulate that 3.6% of all aviation fuel used in the UK should be sustainable. However, Heathrow is going...
EcoCeres expands, opens first SAF plant in Malaysia
EcoCeres has launched its first sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant in Johor, Malaysia. Growing from Hong Kong, the company's original facility in Zhangjiagang, China, has made it one of the world's leading SAF suppliers. The Johor plant will also produce...
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...
AI & ML
Singapore and GE Aerospace to establish innovation centre
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), GE Aerospace, and the International Centre for Aviation Innovation (ICAI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish an innovation centre. The Singapore...
Musk businesses SpaceX and xAI to merge and form ‘innovation engine’
Two of Elon Musk's key businesses, SpaceX and xAI, are to merge as the tech mogul consolidates his business interests. Experts suggest the merger will create the world's most valuable private company. Operating across space and satellites, SpaceX has become one of the...
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...
CONNECTIVITY
Musk businesses SpaceX and xAI to merge and form ‘innovation engine’
Two of Elon Musk's key businesses, SpaceX and xAI, are to merge as the tech mogul consolidates his business interests. Experts suggest the merger will create the world's most valuable private company. Operating across space and satellites, SpaceX has become one of the...
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...