Future Flight

Reporting on emerging technologies, sustainability initiatives, advanced aircraft concepts, and long-term developments shaping the future of air travel.

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November 23, 2025

Emirates SkyCargo Signs MoU to Explore Cargo Drones

Emirates SkyCargo signs MoU with LODD Autonomous to explore the development of next-generation air cargo solutions.

November 21, 2025

Airhart Secures New Funding for Next-Gen Avionics Rollout

Airhart Aeronautics has closed a new funding round that will fast-track development of its next-generation avionics platform.

November 16, 2025

ZeroAvia, Hybrid Air Vehicles Partner Up for New Airlander

Last week, ZeroAvia and Hybrid Air Vehicles signed an agreement to develop a hydrogen-electric version of the Airlander 10.

August 30, 2025

Hawaiian Airlines to Use SAF on Osaka-Honolulu Flights

Hawaiian Airlines will use sustainable aviation fuel on select flights between Osaka and Honolulu.

August 24, 2025

Liquid Sun, Finnair Rival SAF with eSAF Production Pilot

Finnish company Liquid Sun, in cooperation with Finnair, ABB, Forum, and Finavia, launches eSAF production from biogenic CO2.

August 3, 2025

Frequentis Drives Estonia’s Move to Digital Aeronautical Data

Estonia is on its way to delivering safety-critical flight information to pilots, ATC, and dispatchers via digital NOTAMs.

July 25, 2025

IAG Launches AI-Powered Engine Maintenance Scheduler

IAG has launched an engine maintenance scheduling tool that leverages the power and speed of artificial intelligence.

June 24, 2025

Beta’s CX300 Makes Historic Electric Flight to JFK

A fully electric aircraft transports four passengers over a 130 km (≈ 61 nms) route from East Hampton Town to New York City.

April 28, 2025

United Airlines Backs JetZero’s Blended-Wing Z4 Airliner

United Airlines' venture fund is investing in JetZero, a Long Beach startup developing a blended-wing-body airliner called the Z4.

April 20, 2025

Archer Unveils Vision for New York Air Taxi Network

eVTOL developer Archer has unveiled plans for a proposed New York City air taxi network in partnership with United Airlines.

March 21, 2025

Joby, Virgin Atlantic to Launch Electric Taxi Service

California-based eVTOL developer Joby Aviation and Virgin Atlantic partner to launch an air taxi service in the UK.

November 21, 2024

Explained: Getting Electric Planes Off the Ground

A new report predicts that almost 1/4 of planes sold in 2045 will be battery-electric powered.

November 19, 2024

FAA to Explore AI Tools to Modernize Its Operations

The FAA has released a request for information on artificial intelligence tools and services.

September 30, 2024

Lilium Debuts eVTOL Jet at Houston Hobby Airport

Lilium introduces the “world's first fully electric" eVTOL jet to the U.S. market in Houston, TX.

September 13, 2024

Heart Aerospace Unveils Hybrid-Electric X1 Jet

Hybrid-electric aircraft manufacturer Heart Aerospace reveals its first full-scale demonstrator.

September 5, 2024

EasyJet, JetZero Partner for Blended Wing Jet

EasyJet has partnered with JetZero to develop a Blended-Wing Body (BWB) aircraft.

August 27, 2024

How Delta Is Democratizing Insights with Stravito AI

How has AI supercharged Delta Air Line's search experience and quicker access to consumer insights?

August 19, 2024

The FAA Releases Roadmap for AI Safety Assurance

The FAA has released the first version of its strategy to ensure that AI safety is airworthy.

August 19, 2024

Alaska Airlines Invests in JetZero's Blended Wing

Alaska Airlines invests in JetZero, a company developing a new blended-wing body aircraft.

July 27, 2024

FIA2024: EVE Air Mobility Announces Prototype

On day zero of the Farnborough Airshow, EVE Air Mobility unveiled its first full-scale prototype.

July 24, 2024

KLM, ZeroAvia to Operate Liquid Hydrogen Flight

KLM and ZeroAvia plan to perform a turboprop demonstration flight using hydrogen-electric engines.

July 24, 2024

FIA2024: Airbus Doubles Down on Sustainable Aviation

Airbus announces partnerships with LanzaJet and Avolon for sustainable fuel technology.

July 18, 2024

Saudia Group to Purchase Up to 100 Lilium Jets

Saudia Group and Lilium have signed a binding sales agreement for up to 100 eVTOL aircraft.

July 12, 2024

Southwest Airlines, Archer Aviation Sign eVTOL MoU

Southwest Airlines and Archer Aviation plan electric air taxi networks at airports in California.

July 2, 2024

American to Buy 100 Hydrogen-Powered Engines

American Airlines wants to buy 100 of ZeroAvia's hydrogen-electric engines to power regional jets.

July 1, 2024

Fuel Services Provider Universal Hydrogen Goes Belly Up

Hydrogen fuel services provider Universal Hydrogen goes bust after four years.

June 13, 2024

Harbour Air Sets First ePlane Commercial Flight for 2026

During our visit to the Harbour Air Maintenance Center, we got the latest updates about their ePlane

June 10, 2024

eVTOL Maker Lilium Launches China Legal Entity

Lilium signs a collaboration agreement with the Bao’an District in Shenzhen, China.

June 6, 2024

Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines Partner to Promote SAF

Rivals Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines forge a partnership for a sustainable future.

June 6, 2024

First In-flight SAF Study Shows Major Emission Reductions

An in-flight study finds that SAF usage reduces soot particle emissions and contrail formation.

May 28, 2024

Lilium eVTOL to Operate in the French Riviera by 2026

Lilium, UrbanV, and Aéroports de la Côte d’Azur partner up to establish eVTOL vertiport network.

May 14, 2024

Innovations in Eco-Friendly Aircraft Cleaning

What eco-friendly aircraft cleaning techniques help with decarbonizing and removing pollutants?

May 14, 2024

Avi8 Air Capital CEO launches Zoom! Airlines

Ed Wegel, the founder and CEO of Avi8 Air Capital, announces the upcoming launch of Zoom!

May 6, 2024

U.S. Operator UrbanLink Orders 20 Lillium Jets

Lillium announces a firm order of 20 Lilium Jets from U.S. operator UrbanLink.

April 19, 2024

Air New Zealand's Plan for Electric Cargo Flights

Star Alliance member Air New Zealand plans to introduce all-electric cargo flights within two years.

April 18, 2024

Seven Innovations Making Aircraft Components Smarter

Airways take a look at several technology-driven changes on the horizon for aircraft components.

April 13, 2024

Australia's Aviation Logistics Orders 10 eVTOL Aircraft

Australian air transport group Aviation Logistics has ordered AMSL Aero’s Vertiia hydrogen-powered eVTOL aircraft.