Aerospace Aircraft & Propulsion
Feb 28, 2026
A Hypersonix Launch Systems vehicle completed its first flight late on Feb. 27, propelled to Mach 5-plus speeds by a Rocket Lab HASTE rocket.
Feb 27, 2026
Editors are joined by consultant Kevin Michaels to break down President Trump’s latest tariffs and where the pain will be felt in the aerospace supply chain.
Feb 27, 2026
A €450 million overhaul of Airbus’ Marignane site is planned to raise output, cut lead times and prepare the company for higher military and civil demand.
Feb 26, 2026
With Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. largely out of the way, India can leverage its buying power and talent to promote its aerospace industry.
Feb 25, 2026
Nearly 18 months into his role as Boeing’s first chief of human factors, Nick Patrick is making progress on codifying the discipline companywide.
Feb 28, 2026
A Hypersonix Launch Systems vehicle completed its first flight late on Feb. 27, propelled to Mach 5-plus speeds by a Rocket Lab HASTE rocket.
Feb 27, 2026
Rolls-Royce's aftermarket growth offsets delivery dip, with rising shop visits, expanded MRO capacity and strong widebody engine performance.
Feb 26, 2026
Rolls-Royce unveils the UltraFan 30 engine concept for next-gen single-aisle aircraft, targeting 20% fuel efficiency and advanced aerodynamics by late 2030s.
Feb 26, 2026
Rolls-Royce sees multiple partnership opportunities to bring to market a new narrowbody engine as the company gears up to ground test demonstrator hardware.
Feb 25, 2026
Pratt & Whitney adds seventh forging press in $200M expansion to meet F-35 and Airbus engine demand.
Feb 25, 2026
Airbus is exploring the potential of a reconfigurable compound rotorcraft that would allow military users to both install and remove a proprotor system.
Feb 24, 2026
President Trump is fighting hard again for his tariffs on imported goods and doubling down on trade wars; aerospace and defense should not be surprised when it is used as a bargaining chip again.
Feb 20, 2026
As North American airlines replace legacy A330, 767, and 777 fleets, Flight Friday looks at total flight cycles for the region's largest widebody operators.