As impetus strengthens for hydrogen technologies, conversation broadens to supply chain.

BAE has invested in its Endicott, NY facility to develop advanced subsystems and associated manufacturing for electric aircraft.

NGAD development may be risky and costly, but if the F-111 is any guide, it will be a successful enhancement to the U.S. arsenal.

Advancing hydrogen for aviation; Alliance for zero emissions; Stratospheric microballoons; Kaman backs autonomy; H55 electric propulsion.

Virgin Orbit looks set to be the pathfinder for the UK’s satellite launch ambitions when it lifts off from Cornwall this summer.

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

Two initiatives have been unveiled in Europe and the UK to help advance the use of hydrogen to decarbonize aviation. 

Airbus is struggling with implementing big production increases, as is Boeing, which also faces uncertainty over 737 certifications.