Aviation technology analysis with Vector. Electric aircraft, avionics advances, eVTOL certification, satellite connectivity, and the engineering innovations shaping the future of flight.
How the Aireon satellite constellation delivers real-time ADS-B tracking for every equipped aircraft on Earth, including over oceans and poles.
FLARM predicts flight paths 18-20 seconds ahead, solving the mid-air collision problem ADS-B cannot address for maneuvering aircraft.
The Garmin GI 275 is the most practical avionics upgrade for legacy GA aircraft, replacing vacuum gauges one hole at a time.
Boom Supersonic's Overture aims to revive supersonic commercial flight, but the clean-sheet Symphony engine remains its biggest risk.
Heart Aerospace's ES-30 hybrid-electric airliner could cut regional airline fuel costs by up to 70% with entry into service targeted around 2028-2029.
Electra.aero is building a blown-lift hybrid-electric aircraft that needs just 150 feet of ground roll, targeting regional routes without runways.
EBACE 2026 in Geneva showcases business aviation technologies that will shape general aviation cockpits within the next decade.
Ampaire's hybrid-electric retrofit converts existing Cessna Caravans into fuel-saving machines without new type certificates.
Detect and avoid technology requires fusing radar, cameras, and ADS-B data to replace human see-and-avoid capability for autonomous aircraft.
The uAvionix tailBeaconX packs a Mode S transponder, WAAS GPS, and antenna into a tail position light for under $3,000.
Sustainable aviation fuel is flying today on over 700,000 commercial flights, cutting emissions up to 99% with zero aircraft modifications required.
The Bose A30 aviation headset delivers 30-35 dB of total noise reduction through integrated active and passive systems, cutting perceived cockpit loudness roughly in half compared to traditional passive headsets.
Boom Supersonic's Overture aims to bring back supersonic travel at Mach 1.7, but its success hinges entirely on the unproven Symphony engine.
The Garmin GFC 500 two-axis digital autopilot replaces aging legacy systems in certified piston aircraft with modern envelope protection starting around $12,000 installed.
Heart Aerospace scrapped its all-electric ES-19 and pivoted to the hybrid-electric ES-30, a pragmatic bet on physics over hype.
Vertical Aerospace is pursuing EASA certification for its VX4 eVTOL before seeking FAA approval, a strategy that could accelerate US market entry.
Pyka built an autonomous electric crop duster called the Pelican, and its real ambition is reshaping regional cargo aviation.
JetZero's blended wing body aircraft could cut airliner fuel burn by 25-50%, with a full-scale prototype funded by the Air Force expected to fly in 2027.
Wisk Aero is building the only fully autonomous electric air taxi, betting that removing the pilot is the key to scalable urban air mobility.
Electra Aero's hybrid-electric blown-lift aircraft could revolutionize regional aviation by operating from runways under 150 feet.