As it ground-tests a 2-megawatt electric motor with the intent of converting a 100-seat regional jet to zero-emission propulsion, Wright Electric has received a U.S. Air Force contract to modify the technology into a lightweight, high-power generator as a battlefield recharger for electrified vehicles.

After spending decades in the laboratory, a new propulsion technology enters testing on weapon system.

Air Force speeds studies with Pratt on potential pressure gain combustion benefits for low-cost, high-performance supersonic propulsion.

Rolls-Royce is pinning its turbofan’s future on UltraFan technologies, a vision to be tested this year with its first demonstrator.

Boom readies for XB-1 taxi test phase as hints of final Overture configuration changes emerge.

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

A 12-year sales campaign for the optionally piloted Firebird failed to attract a production order.

Spirit’s reengining work; South Korea earmarks transport aircraft, missile funds; F-35A flying hours drop; and Draken gets RAF contract.