Aerospace Aircraft & Propulsion

Jul 03, 2020
DARPA preparing to award contracts to design an X-plane concept around active flow control.
Jul 03, 2020
The Multinational Multirole Tanker and Transport Fleet narrows Europe’s aerial refueling gap, but more will be needed to address shortfalls.
Jul 03, 2020
FAA’s ConOps for UAM; NASA seeks AAM partners; Europe’s clean R&D plan; Wisk eyes U.S. UAM launch; FAA certifying 12 drones.
Jul 02, 2020
Russian light-aircraft developer PRO-Avia has begun studying a light multipurpose twin-engine transport aircraft and has selected German manufacturer RED Aircraft’s A03 diesel-cycle piston engine for the preliminary design phase.
Jul 02, 2020
The bill includes proposals to procure a synthetic aperture radar for the A-10 Warthog and potentially block funding for the Armed Overwatch program.
Jul 02, 2020
A system developed by German aerospace center DLR to help pilots fly more energy-efficient, lower-noise approaches is to be prepared for production by Swiss International Air Lines and Thales Avionics in a joint program.
Jul 01, 2020
Ask the Editors: Airports are revamping their check-in process to create a safer, contactless environment for travelers.
Jul 01, 2020
Boeing is looking for the lowest sustainable production rate for its suppliers so they are still there to ramp up someday.