United Airlines grounds Airbus A321neo fleet over antiquated no smoking sign lawThe planes feature automated signage, but the 1990 rule requires manual operation.By L. Bonk, 02.13.2024
The European Space Agency will test 3D printing metal on the ISSA supply mission carrying the printer is set to dock on Thursday morning. By K. Holt, 01.31.2024
Airbus tests pilot assist that can automatically divert flightsThe autonomous tech could help if the crew is incapacitated.By J. Fingas, 01.12.2023
Airbus is building a hydrogen fuel-cell engine for aircraftIt could eventually fly a 100-passenger aircraft a distance of 1,150 miles. By S. Dent, 11.30.2022
FedEx wants to equip cargo aircraft with anti-missile lasersThe FAA might be open to the idea.By J. Fingas, 01.15.2022
Luminar will bring its LiDAR tech to Airbus planes and helicoptersThe companies hope to 'ultimately enable safe, autonomous flight.'By K. Holt, 04.26.2021
COVID-19 killed the era of 'big' flyingThe future of flying is smaller, more efficient planes. By D. Cooper, 06.25.2020
Thrustmaster unveils official Airbus gear ahead of ‘Flight Simulator’ releaseThe new TCA line includes replica Airbus controls.By C. Fisher, 06.18.2020
Airbus to deploy 'game-changing' bomb-sniffing sensors at airportsIt will use technology built from living biological cells. By S. Dent, 05.04.2020
Alphabet's Loon, telecoms unite to boost high-altitude internetThe HAPS Alliance includes large carriers, Nokia and Airbus.By J. Fingas, 02.22.2020
Air racing tournament unveils an all-electric sports aircraftThe Airbus-backed White Lightning is built for very low-altitude competition.By J. Fingas, 11.17.2019
The ISS' spherical robot helper has returned to EarthThe next-gen CIMON bot will be considerably smarter.By J. Fingas, 09.01.2019
Paris may offer flying taxis to 2024 Olympics guestsYou'd beat the traffic from the airport with a ride from Airbus.By J. Fingas, 06.23.2019
Airbus shares a glimpse of its flying taxi interiorThe latest Vahana prototype has a finished interior.By C. Fisher, 05.22.2019
Airbus startup aims to make satellite imagery easier to useUP42 provides pics from space and the algorithms to make use of them.By J. Fingas, 05.07.2019
Airbus ends production of its A380 superjumboIt was an amazing technological feat but a commercial flop. By S. Dent, 02.14.2019
Flying taxi startup Lilium hires former Audi and Airbus executivesThe three new employees will lead autonomous flight, vehicle production and legal.By S. Desatoff, 11.08.2018
FAA clears DJI and other drone companies to fly near airportsProfessional drone pilots flying DJI can now get approval to fly over airports in near-real time.By M. Moon, 10.03.2018
Japan teams up with Uber, Airbus and 19 others on flying taxi planIt wants the vehicles to be operational in the country within the next decade.By M. Locklear, 08.24.2018
Solar-powered aircraft stays aloft for record-breaking 25 daysThe Zephyr UAV soars at 70,000 feet and packs satellite-like capabilities.By S. Dent, 08.13.2018