Advanced TechnologyOPINION: Can an Internal Combustion Engine Be Part of a Sustainable Future in Aviation? The short answer is yes: innovative internal combustion engines, especially in combination with batteries, can and will play a crucial role in decarbonizing aviation for small aircraft, urban air mobility applications, group…
Electrification and SustainabilityBoeing's Sustainability Approach: A Closer Look Jim Hileman, vice president and chief engineer of Sustainability & Future Mobility at Boeing, talked about the company's approach to sustainability in a recent interview with Avionics International. This is Part 2…
Advanced Air MobilityElevating Aerospace: Sustainability, Automation, and Simulation The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has published multiple roadmaps outlining how the industry can achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. One roadmap details the development of more efficient aircraft that…
Electrification and SustainabilityChief Sustainability Officer at CAE Talks Carbon Neutrality, Flight Simulators, & More CAE, a leading flight training and simulation company, has highlighted its commitment to ESG activities, next-gen technologies, and sustainability in its recent FY23 Global Annual Activity and Sustainability report. The report showcases…
Business & GABombardier's EcoJet Program: Advanced Aerodynamics and Digital Simulation Bombardier is aligning its engineering expertise with its environmental commitments in its innovative EcoJet program. In an interview with Avionics International, Benoit Breault, Bombardier's Director of Research and Technology, shared insights into…
ATM ModernizationImproving Efficiency for Airlines with Weather Sensing Technology Efficiency and safety are paramount in the fast-paced world of aviation. Weather conditions play a crucial role in flight operations, often causing delays, rerouting, and increased fuel consumption. To address these challenges,…
Industry TrendsStudy Highlights Growing Confidence in Digital Twin Technology The aerospace and defense industry is constantly investing in new designs and concepts to improve aircraft efficiency and capabilities and support technological infrastructure. Despite its consistent innovation, this sector is notorious for…
Commercial10 Challenges Facing Passenger Aviation The airline industry is facing many obstacles that challenge the sustainability of their business models. In 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic first caused widespread disruptions, passenger volumes dropped to historically low levels.…
Air TaxiFrench Startup Ascendance Raises €21M for Testing, Certification of its Hybrid VTOL French startup Ascendance Flight Technologies announced in late March that it has raised €21 million (about $22.8M USD) in funding. Ascendance has developed a full-scale prototype of its vertical take-off and landing…
Business & GACorporate Travel Makes Slow Recovery, According to 2023 Report from Deloitte Leisure travel has rebounded to pre-pandemic levels, but the recovery of corporate travel has been slower due to various factors. Deloitte recently released its 2023 Corporate Travel report titled "Navigating Toward a…