Innovation
Microsensors detect ice build-up on aircraft wings in real time
A new microsensor developed by a startup at the University of Surrey can detect ice build-up on an aircraft's wings in real time. Surrey Sensors say their 3cm-long sensors will help pilots understand what's happening to their wings during a flight and ultimately make...
Joby execute first point-to-point eVTOL flight in New York City
Joby Aviation have conducted the first ever point-to-point eVTOL flight across the New York City skyline in a demonstration of how an air taxi network could operate across the US's most populous urban area. During the test flight, Joby's N545JX aircraft took off from...
New facility converts used plastic into sustainable aviation fuel
Now operational in Kent, UK, Clean Planet Technologies has opened a facility that can convert used plastics into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The first plant of its kind in the world, the process takes waste that cannot be recycled and turns it into fuel,...
Reliable Robotics raise $160m for autonomous flight development
US-based aerospace developers Reliable Robotics have closed a US$160 million funding round to accelerate their autonomous aircraft systems. The Reliable Autonomy System (RAS) aims to improve the safety of aviation while being fully integrable with existing...
Cirium review ranks world’s most carbon-efficient airlines
Aviation data experts Cirium have published their EmeraldSky Annual Review, ranking the world's airlines on their carbon efficiency in 2025. The list is decided based on CO₂ per available seat kilometres (ASK). Ousting Wizz Air from the number one spot are Scoot, the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Embraer introduces AI for supply chain insights
Embraer has launched Smart Planning, an AI tool that will improve operational readiness and inventory management across its supply chain. New data-driven process will offer the aircraft manufacturer visibility across the production line as it continues its digital...
JetBlue launch aircraft maintenance technician training scheme
JetBlue has introduced a substantial augmentation to its training portfolio with the launch of ‘Gateway University – Tech Ops’, a brand-new programme designed to provide students with a direct route into permanent positions as aircraft maintenance technicians (AMTs)....
Archer Aviation reveal Miami eVTOL network plans
Archer Aviation has revealed plans for its vertiport network across Miami, as the eVTOL company hopes to launch its Midnight air taxis across the Floridian city in 2026. The plans call for the redevelopment of existing heliports alongside the construction of new...
How Estuaire deploy data to reduce aviation’s carbon emissions
The aviation industry produces 868 megatonnes (Mt) of carbon dioxide every year, making it one of the highest-polluting industries on the planet. And while enthusiasm for sustainability is high, making air travel zero-carbon is a complex challenge, especially as...
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...
EHang executes first urban autonomous passenger eVTOL flight
Chinese company EHang has carried out the first-ever urban autonomous passenger eVTOL flight in Bangkok, Thailand. The pilotless two-seat EHang 216-S executed multiple take-offs and landings in Bangkok's business district as part of an advanced air mobility (AAM)...