NASA is preparing its X-57 Maxwell all-electric experimental aircraft for its first flight test this summer.

Growing defense roles, including responsive launch and hypersonic tests, factor in Virgin Orbit near-term capability goals.

VIP Completions refurbishment of a private Boeing 767 is the fourth the company has completed for the same customer, John Ruiz, founder and CEO of LifeWallet and its parent company, MSP Recovery.

Offshore helicopter operator Bristow Group is to purchase British International Helicopters (BIH) in its first major acquisition since restructuring and merging with Era Group in 2020.

EasyJet and GKN on H2; Skyryse automates EMS; Seeing inside engines; Enabling 100% SAF; Cargo UAV that autorotates.

Frederic Lemos joined what was then Eurocopter in 2003 as a sales manager, rising through the ranks to become head of business aviation and marketing when the company was rebranded as Airbus Helicopters in 2014.

The OEM says longer certification timelines are a new fact of life as development woes and fixed-price contracts force first-quarter losses.

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