Aerospace Aircraft & Propulsion

Nov 05, 2019
Future UltraFan variants could incorporate starter generators as part of more-electric push.
Oct 24, 2019
There have been no images or statements released, but growing evidence points to the existence of the stealthy RQ-180 and its use in regular front-line service.
Oct 21, 2019
Successfully run at Mach 5 temperatures, validating for the first time the capability of the novel heat exchanger design to operate at hypersonic flight conditions for atmospheric and space access applications.
Oct 21, 2019
The company is keeping the competitive wraps on the innards of its new micro power unit for smaller jets and turboprops.
Oct 17, 2019
If battery power can be kept to a minimum, parallel hybrid-electric propulsion could provide significant fuel savings over short airline flights.
Apr 08, 2019
It’s a piece of airline equipment that everybody hopes will never be needed. But if an emergency locator transmitter (ELT) does have to be pressed into use, it’s important is as efficient as possible.
Apr 04, 2019
Nine months before operators must equip aircraft flying in US controlled airspace to signal their position by automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast Out (ADS-B Out), FAA has issued a statement explaining how it will handle non-equipped aircraft.
Mar 27, 2019
Aviation Week Network Group Editor-in-Chief Joe Anselmo speaks with Airbus A220 program head of engineering Rob Dewar, after his company was recognized with the 2019 ATW Aviation Technology Achievement award for the Airbus A220 program.
Mar 21, 2019
Details of Boeing’s plans to upgrade the 737 MAX’s flight control system are increasing the spotlight on flight-deck human factor breakdowns in the model’s design.
Mar 20, 2019
Airbus and Boeing commercial aircraft deliveries for 2019 year-to-date, sorted by most-recent delivery date.
Mar 20, 2019
Airbus and Boeing commercial aircraft gross orders for 2019 year-to-date, sorted by most-recent date of order placement with manufacturer.
Feb 27, 2019
Airbus and Boeing commercial aircraft deliveries for 2019 year-to-date, sorted by most-recent delivery date.
Feb 26, 2019
Airbus and Boeing commercial aircraft gross orders for 2019 year-to-date, sorted by most-recent date of order placement with manufacturer.