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Plant-powered planes may be no pipe dream
EU researchers are seeking to expand supplies of clean aviation fuels by producing more from agricultural sources.
By Tereza Pultarova
Professor David Chiaramonti is looking down at...
Emirates Increases Flights to Five African Countries
Emirates, one of two flag carriers of the United Arab Emirates (the other being Etihad), has restarted passenger service between Dubai and five African...
In greening air travel, small parts can make a big difference
Aircraft flaps and emergency power units are part of efforts to reduce the aviation industry’s contribution to global warming.
By TOM CASSAUWERS
Each time a plane takes...
From Generative AI to Sustainable Aviation Fuel: The Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2023
The World Economic Forum today announces its annual list of breakthrough technologies with the greatest potential to make a positive impact on the world....
Key Investment in Airport Infrastructure Needed Now to Meet Demand for Hydrogen and Electric Aircraft by 2050
Hydrogen and electric aircraft could require 600-1,700 terawatt-hours (TWh) of clean energy by 2050, according to a new white paper from the World Economic...
The quest for hypersonic and hydrogen-fuelled air travel
While flying is a major contributor to the climate crisis, behind the scenes scientists are designing cleaner and faster airliners.
By Tom Cassauwers
The passenger planes...
Advanced Crime Analytics is revolutionizing the arena of Airport Security
South East Asia is a region that faces constant airport security threats all year around. Airport security is an ever-evolving arena that has mischief...
Aviation: Landmark EU–ASEAN agreement to connect 1.1 billion people
Today, the European Union and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) signed a comprehensive air transport agreement that will open up more air...
Green aviation takes wing with electric aircraft designs
BY GARETH WILLMER
As the aviation industry emerges from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, when passenger numbers plummeted, the number of flights is increasing...
Safer take-off and landings with state-of-the-art radar and tougher windows
On 25 July 2000, a Concorde jet crashed upon take-off in Paris, killing 113 people. The cause of the accident was later identified as...