Aerospace Aircraft & Propulsion
Jul 07, 2026
UAE plans to certify cargo eVTOL; India’s electric aircraft push; Radia’s outsize WindRunner progress; and boost for drag-reducing riblets.
Jul 07, 2026
The next generation of RAF combat power will depend as much on autonomous systems and industrial resilience as on a new fighter aircraft.
Jul 03, 2026
As Rolls-Royce undergoes its transformation the team manufacturing the Trent XWB-84 engines that power the Airbus A350-900 are on a high. The latest variant known as the EP – enhanced performance has completed a year on wing with customers. In this mini-documentary, Alan Peaford goes behind the doors at the UK company to find out the results.
Jul 02, 2026
Ten years after the C Series entered service, editors are joined by Richard Aboulafia to assess the success of what is now the A220 and explain why a decision to stretch it or not is such a conundrum for Airbus.
Jul 02, 2026
Airbus is promoting the idea of minimum investment and minimum change if it launches a larger A220, but the timing remains unclear.
Jul 03, 2026
Rolls-Royce has completed the concept design review for the UltraFan 30, a geared turbofan derivative of its UltraFan 80 demonstrator aimed at next-generation single-aisle aircraft.
Jul 03, 2026
As Rolls-Royce undergoes its transformation the team manufacturing the Trent XWB-84 engines that power the Airbus A350-900 are on a high. The latest variant known as the EP – enhanced performance has completed a year on wing with customers. In this mini-documentary, Alan Peaford goes behind the doors at the UK company to find out the results.
Jul 02, 2026
Safran opens $140 million Leap engine MRO hub in Queretaro, Mexico, to serve Central America with capacity for 350 annual shop visits by 2030.
Jul 02, 2026
CFM International says its Open Fan propulsion system will be capable of beating competing next-gen turbofans on fuel burn efficiency and durability.
Jul 02, 2026
GE Aerospace is evaluating blade technology from subsidiary Dowty Propellers for application on the Open Fan engine demonstrator currently in development with CFM International joint venture partner Safran.
Jul 01, 2026
UK regional airline Loganair is exploring the use of hybrid- and hydrogen-electric aircraft on short range regional routes.
Jul 01, 2026
North Dakota’s Vantis network is expanding its beyond-visual-line-of-sight capabilities after Frontier Precision became the system’s second “Champion Operator.”
Jun 30, 2026
It is the FAA’s first step in addressing President Trump’s June 2025 executive order directing the agency to reestablish the U.S. lead in high-speed flight.