The aviation industry is at a crossroads. Huge companies are scrambling to decarbonise fuel and passenger jets, while on a smaller scale new form factors and autonomy could revolutionise the way some of us travel. In this special digital edition from the Professional Engineering team, we dive into the engineering innovations and ask: are they ready for take off?

This is a brand-new digital publication from the team at Professional Engineering, made exclusively for IMechE members and available on all devices. Read on for a deep dive into sustainability, with features, news, analysis and video about how engineers are fighting climate change. We'd also love your feedback: let us know what you think at  profeng@thinkpublishing.co.uk 

AI co-pilot takes over when needed

Artificial intelligence promises to boost aircraft safety

Destination: Net Zero

The International Air Transport Association’s roadmap spells out all the technical challenges required to reach net zero

Winging it for sustainability

Longer, thinner and ‘morphing’ wings could cut aviation emissions by boosting aerodynamic efficiency

The race for sustainable aviation fuel

For air travel to be green, it needs new fuels, and the race to make them is heating up

Rolls-Royce tests small gas turbine for eVTOLs

Gas turbine could aid launch of new style of aircraft with low emissions

Flying lab to test aircraft emissions

Project aims to find out the full effects of using sustainable aviation fuel 

Folded materials offer lower weight and higher strength

Process could cut tooling costs when making cars and planes

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