Aerospace Aircraft & Propulsion

Nov 10, 2020
Now planned from 2021-23, the transition between the current Ariane 5 and its successor may be complex for Arianespace.
Nov 10, 2020
The answers to these questions will determine the segment’s shape and structure for the foreseeable future.
Nov 09, 2020
NASA’s moral autonomy; Beyond FAA’s UAS IPP; X-57’s lift props; VoltAero picks Sonaca; Hill’s in-house turboshaft; Canadian AAM.
Nov 05, 2020
Listen as Aviation Week editors Joseph Anselmo, Sean Broderick, and Jens Flottau discuss Aviation Week's analysis of proprietary aircraft operational data showing the precipitous fall in utilization for many aircraft workhorses.
Nov 05, 2020
After 15 years of development, Karem’s Optimum Speed Tilt Rotor shows its potential on the test stand.
Jul 07, 2020
German aerospace center DLR is founding four new research institutes focused on synthetic fuels, low-emission propulsion and electric aviation.
Jul 03, 2020
Niel Golightly resigned on July 2 as Boeing’s chief communications officer after an employee complained about his 1987 article in the Naval Institute’s Proceedings journal that argued against allowing women to serve in combat.
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.
Jun 30, 2020
Russia’s new Irkut MC-21 commercial narrowbody continues to face certification delays.
Jun 25, 2020
Former senior FAA executives are among the principals of a new company focused on advancing standards and best practices in the drone industry…