Aerospace Aircraft & Propulsion
Aug 09, 2024
The NTSB probe of the Alaska Airlines 737-9 blowout suggests safety systems work, but not effectively enough to address problems promptly or assuage workers.
Aug 09, 2024
Questioning of aviation’s net-zero-emissions 2050 target comes as key technologies move toward ground and flight testing.
Aug 08, 2024
New requirements to validate human factors assumptions and the need to comply with a 2013 rule have pushed Boeing down an unfamiliar path to 777X type inspection authorization.
Aug 07, 2024
CFM International blames high-pressure turbine blade supply issues for Leap 1A delivery delays that are adding to Airbus’ production headaches.
Aug 07, 2024
An engine choice for a 737 successor may be years away, but Boeing is showing signs of preferring ducted engines to the outwardly more efficient open fan.
Jan 10, 2025
Leonardo is the subject of a $2.6 billion compensation claim launched Jan. 10 by the family of a Thai billionaire who was killed in an AW169 crash in 2018.
Jan 09, 2025
Spirit AeroSystems is making progress in its bid sell its Prestwick, Scotland, facility that supports Airbus programs, Airbus' Commercial CEO said.
Jan 06, 2025
Royal NLR plans to convert its Velis Electro battery-powered research aircraft for crewed flight testing of fuel-cell propulsion using liquid hydrogen.
Jan 06, 2025
The Liaoning General Aviation Academy's electric RX4E has received Chinese type certification to the equivalent of the FAA’s Part 23 airworthiness regulations.
Jan 03, 2025
The U.S. Commerce Department is considering imposing a rule that could restrict or ban drones made in China due to the national security risks they pose.
Jan 03, 2025
Boeing continues to report steady progress on a long-term quality improvement plan seen as required for ensuring factory stability.
Dec 26, 2024
Internet images show a new Chinese combat aircraft with a cockpit and stealthy configuration, including a diamond-style wing with no vertical tails.
Dec 23, 2024
Just as Boom Supersonic's XB-1 flew its fastest test mission to date, funding challenges remain front and center.