Trend: Electrification & Sustainability

Avionics at the Core of Aviation’s Electric Future

Global Avionics Round-Up from Aircraft Value News (AVN) The push for quieter, cleaner skies is not just about engines anymore; it’s also about the brains of the aircraft. As pressure […]

AFWERX Agility Prime to Take Hit in FY 2026 Budget

In the upcoming fiscal 2026 budget request, the U.S. Air Force is to request a winding down of the Agility Prime electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) project by the […]

Battery Manufacturer Lyten Launches Unit Focused On Drones

Lithium-sulfur battery developer and manufacturer Lyten on Thursday said it is launching an initiative to bring its lightweight, domestically-sourced batteries to the drone industry. Battery cells produced by Lyten were […]

Electrification of Aircraft: A Cloud-Powered Revolution

Global Avionics Round-Up from Aircraft Value News (AVN) The push toward increased aircraft electrification is gaining momentum, and with it, the integration of cutting-edge cloud technologies and collaborative Internet solutions. […]

BAE Systems and Airbus collaborate on sustainable aircraft technology

BAE Systems has signed an agreement with Airbus to provide the energy storage system for Airbus’ microhybridization demonstration project for commercial aircraft. The two companies will advance sustainable aviation by […]

Joby’s eVTOL Aircraft Flight Academy Wins FAA Approval – AIN, Dec. 3

The FAA granted Joby Aviation a Part 141 flight school certificate , which will allow the eVTOL company to train pilots for commercial air taxi use, AIN reported. The company […]

Textron Will Flight Test Nexus eVTOL Aircraft at Salina – AIN, Oct. 8

Textron eAviation plans to conduct flight testing of its Nexus eVTOL full-scale technology demonstrator at the Salina Regional Airport, Kansas, AIN reported. The Wichita, Kan.-based subsidiary of Textron announced on […]

Lilium Completes Key Stage of Electric Propulsion Tests for eVTOL Aircraft – AIN, Aug. 21

Lilium finished the first phase of integration testing for the electric propulsion system it plans to power its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, AIN reported. The company this […]

US aerospace firms and fuel producers land $291m in grants as FAA pushes cleaner technology – Flight Global, Aug. 19

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) granted $291 million in subsidies to several aerospace and aviation companies focused on promoting sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and low- or zero-emission technologies, FlightGlobal […]

U.S. Air Force Backs Wright’s Work On Rechargeable Thermal Batteries – AIN, Aug. 7

Wright Electric recently won an Air Force contract to develop high-power output rechargeable batteries, AIN reported. The company won a Phase 1 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract to examine […]