Graham Warwick

1 day ago | aviationweek.com | Graham Warwick

Requirements are still in flux, but after years of experimenting with uncrewed cargo aircraft, industry senses an opportunity is opening up, and OEMs and startups alike are lining up to offer the Pentagon solutions to its contested logistics challenge. For decades, the U.S. military has enjoyed...

2 days ago | aviationweek.com | Graham Warwick

Ampaire has reached agreement with the FAA on the type certification basis for its AMP-570 powertrain, the first for a hybrid-electric propulsion system. Stage 4 final agreement on the G-1 issue paper, the regulatory framework for certification, paves the way for Ampaire to finalize the G-2 means of...

2 days ago | aviationweek.com | Guy Norris |Graham Warwick

With only a few notable exceptions, the development of all-new business aviation aircraft has plateaued in recent years as the major manufacturers focus on satisfying solid order backlogs with well-honed models and developing updated derivatives to fill out product ranges. But behind the scenes, the supporting propulsion providers, including a new series of ambitious startups, are busier than ever.

2 days ago | aviationweek.com | Graham Warwick

After decades of developing and testing laser-based air data systems for aircraft, a pioneering U.S. company has pivoted to a new market for its technology: space. Armed with experience miniaturizing and qualifying its technology for space, Optical Air Data Systems is also finding a new generation...

2 days ago | aviationweek.com | Graham Warwick

Vertical has bench-tested its hybrid-electric architecture with plans for flight tests in 2026. Vertical Aerospace is the latest eVTOL developer to announce plans to develop a hybrid-electric version of its eVTOL aircraft with longer range. The hybrid VX4 will enable applications in defense, logistics and commercial missions requiring more capability, such as air ambulance services that...