Once the IATA resolution for the global air transport industry to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 was approved at the IATA AGM in Boston, it was almost immediately met with the realization of the huge challenges ahead.

Boeing and Scotland’s National Manufacturing Institute have opened a research and development center to study manufacturing technologies for metallic components. 

An Indonesian consortium of aerospace manufacturers, research and oil companies has completed a test flight using an aviation fuel mixed with palm oil.  

Singapore Airlines is parting out two A380s and a 777-200ER locally at the Changi Exhibition Center, site of the Singapore Airshow. Next year's airshow is scheduled to be held in February but Aviation Daily has learned that this date is in doubt.

The CEO of supplier Leonardo reportedly says Boeing could raise the 787 production rate to 10 a month by the end of 2025 from below five now—but Wall Street analysts say not so fast.

Already an early mover in converting waste gases to renewable fuels, LanzaTech plans to demonstrate two new pathways for producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) with funding from the U.S. Energy Department.

Most of the work so far on the electrification of aviation has involved propeller-driven aircraft and the development of electric propulsion units that can replace turboprop engines.

Airbus’ former chief technology officer (CTO) Grazia Vittadini is heading to Rolls-Royce where she will take on the CTO role for the aero-engine manufacturer.