Aerospace Aircraft & Propulsion

Nov 07, 2022
Electric R44 milestone; Hamburg sustainability drive; Autonomous flight progress; eVTOLs for medical delivery; European detect-and-avoid.
Nov 07, 2022
Design is beginning on large-scale airframe modification programs that will convert two A380s into flying technology testbeds.
Nov 04, 2022
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Nov 03, 2022
Europe’s aerospace supply chain may have to deal with a competitive disadvantage vis-a-vis other regions if energy prices stay elevated.
Nov 02, 2022
Building on lessons from the PW1100G, Pratt & Whitney’s expanded Advantage test and pre-production readiness program is targeting a smoother entry into service.
Apr 11, 2023
Airbus reported deliveries of 127 aircraft in the first quarter of 2023, down 9% on the number of aircraft handed over to customers in Q1 last year.
Apr 11, 2023
Chinese lessor GDAT will look to place the Airbus H160s with customers in the energy sector.
Apr 07, 2023
NASA is funding further work on a near-silent propulsion system for urban drones—and potentially air taxis.
Apr 07, 2023
The awards are part of the FAA’s Aviation Sustainability Center.
Apr 05, 2023
Airship developer Flying Whales has selected Honeywell's 1-megawatt power system for its LCA60T large-capacity hybrid-electric cargo airship.
Apr 05, 2023
A consortium in Spain led by ITP Aero is researching and developing the country’s first hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft engine.
Mar 30, 2023
Hydrogen-electric propulsion developer ZeroAvia has partnered with three entities to develop commercial routes using its zero-emission fuel-cell powertrains.
Mar 30, 2023
Helicopter lessor LCI has been bolstered by investment from Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co.