For years, Garmin's Emergency Autoland system has been recognised as one of the most groundbreaking safety innovations in general aviation. This technology can completely control an aircraft, navigate to an appropriate airport, communicate with air traffic control and land safely without pilot intervention. However, until recently, it was primarily a theoretical concept, showcased in tests and simulations rather than real-life emergencies. This changed when Emergency Autoland

Lockheed Martin’s notoriously renowned Skunk Works division, depending on what side you find yourself on, has advanced significantly towards fully autonomous unmanned operations by successfully demonstrating artificial intelligence-driven mission-contingency management (AI/MCM). This was achieved using a Stalker XE Block 25 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle and a modified Alta X 2.0 drone. The live demonstration, conducted on December 4, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas, highlighted how AI c

Airbus Helicopters is advancing the limits of contemporary aviation with a bold vision: facilitating seamless collaboration between helicopters and drones. This concept, referred to as crewed–uncrewed teaming, has the potential to revolutionise mission execution in areas such as military operations, disaster response and environmental monitoring. Victor Gerin-Roze, Head of UAS Business at Airbus Helicopters, explains that the strategy focuses on enhancing the efficiency of cr

EHang Holdings Limited, a global leader in advanced air mobility (AAM), has broadened its product offerings with the official launch of the VT35, a next-generation long-range pilotless electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Building upon the earlier VT30 prototype, the VT35 features substantial enhancements in aerodynamics, structure, and systems, designed to extend autonomous aerial operations beyond urban areas to regional and intercity routes. The aircraf

By Garth Calitz In just ten months, Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, has reimagined the iconic UH-60L Black Hawk into a fully autonomous aircraft system: the S-70UAS U-Hawk. This next-generation unmanned helicopter marks a significant leap forward in vertical lift autonomy, offering 25% more cargo space and a design tailored for flexibility, endurance, and affordability. Unveiled at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) exposition, the U-Hawk demonstrates how a

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The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and Boeing have successfully concluded demonstrations validating the operational viability of the...

Vertical Aerospace, a leading global aerospace and technology company at the forefront of electric aviation innovation, has announced the...

Joby Aviation took part in an unprecedented demonstration of its autonomous flight technology. As a component of the Resolute Force...

Joby Aviation has announced significant developments at their Marina, California site, where they are doubling their aircraft production...