Boeing says it has improved the performance and reduced the production time of its Wideband Global Satcom-11+ (WGS-11+) satellite by using advanced manufacturing techniques, in particular by 3D printing more than 1,000 parts.

Technoheaven has entered a strategic partnership with Emirates airline.

Helicopter operations are a small fraction of global annual aviation fuel usage, but the industry wants to join aviation’s green efforts.

Using C-130s as floatplanes and cruise missile launchers is part of AFSOC’s latest pivot to Asia.

Northrop’s Mission Robotic Vehicle to install life-extension pod on Australian Optus satellite.

Newer and more stringent net-zero carbon targets are being coupled with actions that will significantly change what it means to be a sustainable airline.

One major talking point at the World Defense Show (Riyadh March 6-9) will be the modernisation programme for the Royal Saudi Air Force’s fleet of C130s – the second largest fleet in the world after the USA.

ARPA-E funds electric; DLR opens Winglab; River rescue drone; Northrop’s Digital Shadow; Heavylift cargo UAV; Astroscale restarts demo.