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Future Flight

GoeKHUN Unmanned Aerial System UAS from ESEN equipped with a modern SP 210 FI GS 2 stroke engine from Sky Power International

Future Flight, Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL)

GöKHUN Unmanned Aerial System Lift Off With Sky Power Engines

The GöKHUN Unmanned Aerial System from ESEN is a tactical VTOL drone powered by Sky Power International’s SP 210 FI SG engine, offering long endurance, GNSS independence, modular payload capability, and robust performance for ISR, security, and civil applications.

Zimbabwe CAA Licenses 27 ZRP Drone Pilots to Boost Surveillance and Enforcement

The Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe has licensed 27 Zimbabwe Republic Police officers as drone pilots, enhancing law enforcement surveillance and enforcement capabilities through advanced Remotely Piloted Licensing training.

Sasol Commits to Next Generation Catalyst Supply for e-SAF Pioneer INERATEC

Sasol and INERATEC sign agreement to supply next generation catalyst, set to boost e-kerosene yield by 15% and exceed PtL plant capacity by 2026.

FAA Study Led by Embry-Riddle Warns of Drone Risks to Aircraft

An FAA-backed study by Embry-Riddle warns that drones are often flown above 400 feet, raising safety risks near manned aircraft and heliports.

Sang-A Lee, an Aviation Ph.D. candidate and graduate research assistant at Embry-Riddle, briefs the research team about drone sightings and registration data. (Photo: Embry-Riddle/David Massey)

CCAA and GIZ BSB Yamoussa Formalise Commitment to Drone Pilot Training

The CCAA and GIZ BSB Yamoussa have formalised a partnership to train drone pilots in Cameroon, supporting safe and regulated UAV operations.

NASA Welcomes Senegal as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory

Senegal joins NASA’s Artemis Accords, committing to peaceful, transparent space exploration. The agreement marks a milestone in international space diplomacy.

From left to right, Ambassador of Senegal to the United States Abdoul Wahab Haidara, Director General of the Senegalese space agency (ASES) Maram Kairé, NASA Chief of Staff Brian Hughes, and Department of State Bureau of African Affairs Senior Bureau Official Jonathan Pratt pose for a photo during an Artemis Accords signing ceremony Thursday, July 24, 2025, at the Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters building in Washington. Senegal is the 56th country to sign the Artemis Accords, which establish a practical set of principles to guide space exploration cooperation among nations participating in NASA’s Artemis program. Credit: NASA/Keegan Barber

CCAA and GIZ BSB Yamoussa Formalise Commitment to Drone Pilot Training

The CCAA and GIZ BSB Yamoussa have formalised a partnership to train drone pilots in Cameroon, supporting safe and regulated UAV operations.

NASA Welcomes Senegal as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory

Senegal joins NASA’s Artemis Accords, committing to peaceful, transparent space exploration. The agreement marks a milestone in international space diplomacy.

Joby Advances Commercial Air Taxi Operations with Dubai Test Flights

Joby Aviation launches air taxi readiness work in Dubai with piloted eVTOL flights and begins vertiport construction at Dubai International Airport.

A Joby Aviation electric air taxi takes to the skies outside Dubai, United Arab Emirates, as part of the company’s commercial market readiness efforts in the region. Photo: Joby Aviation

Archer Begins Test Flights in Abu Dhabi

Archer has completed the initial flight of its Midnight eVTOL aircraft at Al Bateen Executive Airport in Abu Dhabi, testing VTOL performance under UAE-specific conditions. The test supports Archer’s Launch Edition programme with Abu Dhabi Aviation ahead of commercial air taxi deployment.

Archer's Midnight aircraft flying at Al Bateen Executive Airport in Abu Dhabi

Meshmerize and 8devices Launch RoboNode-M: Compact Dual-Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Module for Robotics and Drone Swarms

Meshmerize and 8devices introduce RoboNode-M, a compact dual-radio Wi-Fi 6 mesh module built for mobile robots, autonomous systems, and drone swarms. Powered by Qualcomm QCS405 and integrated with Meshmerize’s intelligent mesh software, RoboNode-M offers high-throughput, low-latency connectivity for industrial automation.

PBS Unveils Its Most Powerful Jet Engine to Date, the TJ200

PBS GROUP has unveiled its most powerful jet engine to date, the PBS TJ200, at the Paris Air Show. Designed for high-performance unmanned systems and marine applications, the TJ200 features advanced FADEC control, seawater resistance, and a compact footprint, marking a major innovation in aerospace propulsion.