Technology Quarterly
The future of flight
Aviation
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- Aviation: Despite setbacks, aviation is changing fast
- Manufacturing: Aircraft construction is being transformed
- Propulsion systems: Smaller planes could soon use electric propulsion
- Avionics: Pilotless planes are on the way
- Aviation and the environment: Using aviation biofuel continues to be difficult
- Faster than sound: Supersonic aeroplanes could make a comeback
- Urban air mobility: Flying cars are almost here, but they don’t look like cars
Aviation
Despite setbacks, aviation is changing fast
It must continue to balance conservatism and innovation, writes Geoffrey Carr
Manufacturing
Aircraft construction is being transformed
Boeing and Airbus need to speed up production to meet demand
Propulsion systems
Smaller planes could soon use electric propulsion
Turbofans for larger craft are improving rapidly, too
Aviation and the environment
Using aviation biofuel continues to be difficult
Emissions from flying are comparatively low, but growing
Faster than sound
Supersonic aeroplanes could make a comeback
Three American companies are developing them
Urban air mobility
Flying cars are almost here, but they don’t look like cars
The first ones available are most likely to run as taxis
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