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

The engine-maker is pinning its hopes on the geared UltraFan as a low-fuel-burn contender for single- and twin-aisle airliners and reengining opportunities.

Masdar, a clean energy company has signed an agreement with Airbus to support the development global SAF.

GE Aerospace is investing $20 million to expand its EPISCenter facility at the University of Dayton as demand for electric and hybrid propulsion research grows.

A second Great Observatory catches the eye of the fledgling in-space services industry.

A defense industry-sponsored report reveals that U.S. manufacturers cannot meet planned production and cost targets for a new class of hypersonic weapons.

Cosmic is targeting entry into service in 2028 using batteries with a specific energy of 300 Wh/kg at the pack level.

Etihad Cargo has launched an AI-powered solution to transform airfreight operations and boost cargo capacity on flights.