Aviation technology analysis with Vector. Electric aircraft, avionics advances, eVTOL certification, satellite connectivity, and the engineering innovations shaping the future of flight.
The ThrustSense autothrottle by IS&S brings airline-standard engine failure protection to GA twins, addressing the deadliest failure mode in multi-engine flying.
Supernal, Hyundai Motor Group's eVTOL subsidiary, is building the SA-2 air taxi with deep industrial advantages most aviation observers are overlooking.
Electra aero's blown-lift hybrid aircraft promises 300-foot takeoffs, 500-mile range, and 70% less fuel than turboprops.
NASA's X-59 Quesst aircraft aims to replace the supersonic flight ban with a noise standard by proving sonic booms can be reduced to a quiet thump.
Sustainable aviation fuel can cut lifecycle emissions up to 80%, but production covers just 0.2% of global demand.
Hermeus Corporation is building a Mach 5 combined-cycle engine to make New York to London a 90-minute flight - here's where they actually stand.
The GE Aerospace Catalyst is the first clean-sheet turboprop engine for general aviation in 50 years, promising 16% better fuel efficiency.
Merlin Labs is building a retrofit autonomy system that has already flown King Air turboprops with zero human intervention.
The Garmin GI 275 replaces vacuum gyros in legacy aircraft for under $5,000 installed, eliminating one of GA's most dangerous failure points.
The Pratt & Whitney PW1000G powder metal contamination crisis is grounding hundreds of airliners through the early 2030s.
NASA and Boeing's transonic truss-braced wing concept could cut airliner fuel burn by 30%, reshaping commercial aviation.
The Avidyne IFD 550 offers a real alternative to Garmin's GTN series with easier installation, a refined interface, and competitive pricing.
The Pipistrel Velis Electro is the world's only type-certified electric airplane, already training students at flight schools across Europe.
Lilium resumes powered flight testing in Munich after its 2024 insolvency, re-entering Europe's eVTOL race with a unique ducted-fan design.
Skyryse's FlightOS retrofits fly-by-wire controls into existing helicopters, aiming to reduce fatal accidents caused by loss of control.
CFM International's RISE open-fan engine targets a 20% fuel burn reduction over current LEAP engines, with entry into service around 2035.
Honeywell's Anthem flight deck brings cloud connectivity and software-defined avionics to aviation, signaling where every cockpit is heading.
Eviation's Alice became the first all-electric commuter aircraft to fly in 2022, but certification and battery limits define its path forward.
Vertical Aerospace's piloted VX4 transition flights tackle the hardest phase of eVTOL engineering and could shape certification standards for decades.
Regent Craft's Viceroy seaglider bypasses FAA certification by flying in ground effect under Coast Guard jurisdiction.