Hanneke Weitering
Science & Technology Editor
Hanneke Weitering is a writer and editor with AIN covering advanced air mobility and new flight technologies. She became an aviation journalist and joined the AIN team in the summer of 2022 after reporting on spaceflight and astronomy for six years at Space.com. After earning a bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, she moved to New York City to pursue a master’s degree in science, health, and environmental reporting at New York University's Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute. She is now based in Seattle near Boeing Field and spends her free time exploring nature in the Pacific Northwest.
Latest from Hanneke Weitering
Avionics
Beyond Automation: How AI Is Transforming Aviation
Artificial intelligence isn’t only changing the way airplanes fly—it’s transforming nearly every aspect of aviation on the ground, too.
FutureFlight
Whisper Aero Reveals Concept for Ultraquiet 'Whisper Jet' Regional Airplane
Whisper Aero has lifted the curtains on a new aircraft concept known as the Whisper Jet, which utilizes a next-generation, ultraquiet propulsion system that the Tennessee-based start-up has been developing in secrecy for the past two years.
Avionics
Avidyne Introduces ‘Quantum’ Avionics Platform
Avidyne's new Quantum open avionics platform is designed to accelerate the development of advanced air mobility vehicles.
FutureFlight
Dronamics' Black Swan Cargo Drone Completes First Flight Test
Cargo drone start-up Dronamics says it has successfully completed the first flight of its flagship aircraft, the Black Swan.
Fuel
Sustainability Leads See Hydrogen as SAF Future
Rather than develop new hydrogen-powered propulsion systems, the aviation industry should focus on using hydrogen to produce SAF, panelists contend.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
SD Showcasing Plane Simple Antenna at EBACE
Satcom Direct's Plane Simple tail-mounted antenna system for business jets is on display at EBACE 2023.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Vista Passengers Get Unlimited Data With LuxStream
Vista customers now have access to unlimited data in aircraft equipped with Collins' LuxStream connectivity service.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Swissto12 To Build Inmarsat’s NextGen GEO Smallsats
Inmarsat's new geostationary I-8 satellites, scheduled to launch in 2026, will be built using Swissto12’s HummingSat small satellite platform.
Charter & Fractional
AI Making Business Aviation More Efficient
The business aviation industry is turning to artificial intelligence to optimize operations and improve efficiency.
Avionics
Honeywell Tech Is Driving the UAM Revolution
Since Honeywell launched its new UAS/UAM division in 2020, it has won more than $7 billion in contract awards from advanced air mobility OEMs.
Training and Workforce
EPAN Brings Pride to EBACE
The recently-launched European Pride in Aviation Network is making its debut at EBACE 2023.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Honeywell Aspire 350 Notches Certification Milestone
Honeywell's Aspire 350 terminals will have access to Iridium's high-speed satellite communications network.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Collins Unveils Iridium Certus 700 Satcom System
Bombardier will be the launch customer for Collins Aerospace's Iridium Certus 700 IRT NX satellite communication system.
Fuel
Business Aviation Leading the Push for Decarbonization
Private jet OEMs say business aviation is leading the aviation industry in the push to net-zero carbon emissions.
FutureFlight
How Artificial Intelligence Could Completely Reshape Aircraft of the Future
Artificial intelligence and machine learning can generate highly optimized clean-sheet designs that are more efficient than conventional airplanes—and they may resemble alien spaceships.
Maintenance and Modifications
Garmin GFC 600 Autopilot Approved for Piper Chieftain
Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain utility aircraft equipped with the GFC 600 autopilot can now also use Garmin's Smart Rudder Bias system.
Maintenance and Modifications
VistaQuote Now Uses AI To Process Quote Requests
Using artificial intelligence, VistaQuote can now process requests for quotes submitted via email.
Environment
Boeing Launches Cascade Climate Impact Modeling Tool
Boeing's publicly available Cascade tool is intended to help the aviation industry see how different fuel sources affect their sustainability goals.
FutureFlight
Community Engagement Will Make or Break Advanced Air Mobility, FAA Task Group Finds
The advanced air mobility industry must successfully engage with communities where new aircraft will operate, according to the FAA’s Advanced Aviation Advisory Committee.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Gogo's Global Broadband Service Poised for 2024 Launch
With OneWeb's satellite constellation complete, Gogo's new global LEO broadband inflight connectivity service is well poised to enter service in 2024.
FutureFlight On The Radar
EASA Updates Roadmap for Artificial Intelligence in Aviation
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has updated its proposed roadmap for the use of artificial intelligence in aviation.
Avionics
Honeywell Anthem Flight Deck Achieves First Flight
Test pilot Ed Manning and co-pilot Bill Lee flew a Pilatus PC-12 test aircraft equipped with Honeywell's new integrated flight deck.
Environment
Honeywell Introduces UOP eFining Tech for SAF
Highly Innovative Fuels Global will be the launch customer for Honeywell's new solution for the production of low-carbon sustainable aviation fuel.
FutureFlight
Archer Completes Midnight eVTOL Aircraft Assembly
Archer plans to begin flight testing its Midnight eVTOL air taxi this summer.
FutureFlight
U.S. Air Force Contracts Xwing To Study Defense Applications for Self-flying Aircraft
Autonomous flight pioneer Xwing will work with the U.S. Air Force to study the use of autonomous flight technology for defense applications.
FutureFlight
Wisk and Japan Airlines Partner To Bring Autonomous Air Taxi Flights to Japan
Japan Airlines has signed a memorandum of understanding with California-based eVTOL air taxi developer Wisk Aero to bring autonomous air taxi flights to Japan.
FutureFlight On The Radar
FAA Issues Revised Concept of Operations for Urban Air Mobility
The FAA's UAM ConOps document provides a blueprint for the introduction of eVTOL air taxi flights in the National Airspace System.
FutureFlight
Joby Secures $180 Million Investment from Longtime Backer Baillie Gifford
Joby Aviation has received a $180 million investment from one of its long-term investors, Baillie Gifford.
Aircraft
Perlan 2 Glider Beginning Final Flight-test Campaign
The pressurized, high-altitude Perlan 2 glider is expected to reach a record-breaking altitude of 90,000 feet during the upcoming flight test campaign.
FutureFlight
NASA and Reliable Robotics Partner on UAS Safety
Autonomous aviation company Reliable Robotics partners with NASA to improve safety of remotely-piloted aircraft in the National Airspace System.
