NASA is transitioning long-running hypersonic technology studies increasingly toward potential commercial applications and has awarded two new contracts supporting high speed design and propulsion work to Aerion Supersonic and GE Aviation respectively.

With advanced air defense threats proliferating, the demand for advanced standoff air-launched cruise missiles is increasing.

French defense materiel agency DGA has ordered six light aircraft from domestic manufacturers for training and flight testing.

China is in the process of developing new facilities for COMAC in Shanghai, laying the foundations for the state-owned airframer to one day take on the global powerhouses.

Almost exactly seven years after announcing plans to develop a completely new gear-driven commercial engine family, Rolls-Royce is bringing together…

GKN’s electric Skybus; Europe looks to medical UAM; NASA’s water rocket; German e-fuels; and Slovenian unmanned team.

NASA has struck agreements with General Electric and Honeywell to develop technologies for small-core turbine engines that burn less fuel and produce more power than current turbofans powering commercial aircraft.

UltraFan engine demo remains key to Rolls-Royce’s post-pandemic response strategy.