Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Kelly Ortberg’s task of revitalizing the beleaguered company was never going to be easy. Striking workers just made it harder.

Widebody airliners remain essential for intercontinental transport, but without new models, an industry built on continuous improvement risks falling behind.

California-based startup Natilus has announced plans to develop a 200-seat blended wing body (BWB) airliner targeting the underserved midmarket.

Chinese automaker Chery has flown the prototype flight module for a drive/fly electric “land and air” vehicle.

Air White Whale has rolled out the W5000 uncrewed cargo aircraft, a twin turboprop larger than the Cessna SkyCourier.

Drag-reducing wake thruster; superconducting motor for Airbus; autonomy for Anthem flight deck; China’s large tiltrotor.

Striking machinist union members at Textron Aviation voted to ratify the company’s newest labor contract offer and agreed to end their walkout.