Battery worries have led Italy-based Tecnam Aircraft to suspend plans to develop the P-Volt all-electric version of the P2012 twin-engine light aircraft.

The defense cooperation mechanisms of the European Union and European Commission appear to be driving nations to cooperate more closely.

Airbus has begun work on a next-generation aircraft to enter service in 2035, opting for a novel architecture that may enable use of open-rotor engines.

Ducted-fan Whisper Jet, Quiet cyclorotor propulsion and MIT’s megawatt motor.

Production issues and supply chain shortages are continuing short-term problems for Airbus, but the OEM must also define a long-term product strategy.

Aviation Week editors talk with GE’s CEO about the company’s breakup and new focus on aerospace.

NASA and Boeing hope the X-66A Sustainable Flight Demonstrator paves the way for more efficient commercial airliner configurations.

The new short- and medium-haul aircraft will have similar flight envelope characteristics to today’s A320neo family, but much better fuel burn and greater range