News Advanced air mobility prompts new level of U.S. military, civilian coordination By Paul Brinkmann September 26, 2023 Range, payload of electric aircraft remain challenges for military utility
News Electric aviation industry grapples with battery cooling By Paul Brinkmann September 7, 2023 Ambient air intakes are one solution, but also create drag
Editor's Notebook Why do we fear flying more than driving? Here’s a hunch By Ben Iannotta September 2023
Advanced air mobility Wisk CEO: Shift to Boeing ownership brings advantages By Paul Brinkmann June 7, 2023 Company plans to retain its startup culture and faith in autonomy
R&D This startup sees a need for aviation-specific batteries By Paul Brinkmann June 6, 2023 Competition grows for higher-energy, lower-weight batteries
Spacecraft Propulsion NASA and DARPA are cautioned against overselling the performance of their nuclear rocket tech By Jon Kelvey February 1, 2023 One analysis suggests a narrower advantage over conventional rockets for in-space propulsion