Aviation technology updates covering aircraft tech, avionics, digital transformation, advanced systems, and innovative aerospace developments.
The aviation industry is bracing for a major shift as electric aircraft and sustainable propulsion emerge as viable options for commercial and military use.
The 6th Annual Hydrogen Aviation Summit, held virtually January 27-28, 2026, explores technological breakthroughs and challenges in the shift to the electric era of flight.
Vertical Flight Society's 2026 Transformative Vertical Flight meeting in San Jose focuses on eVTOL commercialization, safety, and integrated aircraft design, signaling a critical year for Advanced Air Mobility.
ZeroAvia is hosting the 6th Annual Hydrogen Aviation Summit virtually on January 27-28, 2026, to discuss accelerating the shift to the electric era of flight.
Airbus and Toshiba partnered at Japan Aerospace 2024 to develop a 2MW superconducting motor, a key step toward realizing zero-emission, hydrogen-powered flight.
Airbus, Boeing, and GE Aerospace are significantly boosting investment in AI-enabled platforms to enhance data interoperability, fleet operations, and safety automation.
The UK-based tech company Vertical Aerospace touted its futuristic Valo aircraft, a four-seat electric vehicle designed to fly up to 100 miles at 150 mph, at an industry preview in Manhattan last week -- calling the contraption a first because of its zero-emissions power source.
Commercial aviation's Autoland system, used in less than one percent of landings, is a poor metaphor for AI due to its narrow, predictable parameters and the pilot's ultimate command authority.
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has approved a new virtual reality pilot training program, enhancing realism and safety while reducing costs.
Astronaut Sunita Williams, reflecting on her nine-month ISS mission and the Boeing Starliner return switch to SpaceX, shares her view of India from orbit.
Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary rejected Starlink in-flight WiFi, citing a costly 2% fuel penalty, escalating a public feud with Elon Musk over aviation economics.
AeroGulf Services finalized a commercial framework for 20 SkyDrive SD-05 eVTOL aircraft, planning a 2028 launch of air taxi services in Dubai.
Plaid Technologies and Graphene Nanoworks launched a strategic assessment of graphene water-shedding coatings for aircraft glass and metal, aiming for commercial aviation use.
Volocopter's subsidiary, Diamond Aircraft, is still seeking type certification for its two-seat VoloCity eVTOL model, a key step for urban air mobility operations.
Horizon Aircraft (NASDAQ:HOVR) will attend the DealFlow Discovery Conference and exhibit its hybrid-electric VTOL at the Singapore Airshow in February 2026.
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines began offering complimentary in-flight Wi-Fi on European routes, starting with the Airbus A321neo fleet to enhance passenger experience.
The FAA approved the Terminal Flight Data Manager (TFDM) for deployment at 49 major US airports, aiming to boost efficiency and drastically reduce flight delays.
Embraer's Eve Air Mobility secured $150 million in debt financing from a bank syndicate, accelerating its eVTOL development and full-scale prototype flight testing.
AZAL is partnering with Accelya to implement the FLX Select platform, transforming its indirect retail strategy by adopting NDC and streamlining ancillary sales.
The aviation industry is undergoing a profound transformation driven by 15 advanced technologies, including SAF, AI, and composites, promising safer, cleaner, and more efficient air travel.
