Identify emerging aircraft technologies.

Identification should include

• new materials
• new designs (e.g., flying wing)
• stealth technology
• green power systems
• flight controls
• artificial intelligence (AI)
• uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and small UAS (sUAS)
• uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAV)
• air taxis (urban air mobility)
• remotely piloted vehicles
• propulsion systems
• advances in electric-powered aircraft
• military operations
• sustainable aviation fuels/unleaded aviation fuel.

Process/Skill Questions:

• How does the weight of the aircraft affect energy consumption?
• What are methods for reducing aircraft weight? What are the considerations when doing so?
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of composites vs. metals?
• What are the ethical concerns of using UAV?
• What is the greatest challenge in terms of the development of electric-powered aircraft?
• How will these new aircraft technologies benefit or harm existing industries?