Safran heads OSYRYS consortium to develop onboard electrical systems for hybrid-electric regional aircraft targeting 2035 entry and CO2 reduction.
Air New Zealand and BETA Technologies conclude a 4-month electric aircraft trial demonstrating 82% energy cost savings on regional routes in New Zealand.
The 2026 AIAA report highlights key aerospace technologies including sustainable fuels, electric aviation, reusable rockets, and AI shaping the industry's future.
Electra.aero partners with NAVOS Air and Virginia Tech to develop a low-cost IFR network for Advanced Air Mobility across Virginia.
Wave Function Ventures invests in Natilus to support BWB aircraft development, including Kona cargo and Horizon passenger models with strong order backlog.
Collins Aerospace's SkyNook suite, designed to utilize unused aft cabin space, is a finalist for the 2026 Crystal Cabin Awards in Passenger Comfort.
SkyNRG reaches financial close for DSL-01, Europe’s first standalone SAF plant in the Netherlands, targeting full operations by mid-2028.
Horizon Aircraft teams with North Aircraft Industries to produce wings for the Cavorite X7 hybrid-electric VTOL, targeting 2027 flight tests.
Electra.aero obtains three US patents protecting control and safety systems for its hybrid-electric eSTOL aircraft, supporting EL9 certification by 2030.
ERC System's Romeo eVTOL prototype completes first public flight, focusing on medical transport with 2.7-tonne MTOW and 2031 market entry target.