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Aug 08, 2018
Cumulative problems with late and incomplete fuselages, a shortage of skilled mechanics and the late arrival of CFM engines are continuing to cause production problems for Boeing’s 737, deliveries of which are not expected to recover until the end of the year, the company said.
Jul 24, 2018
In the Pentagon and on Capitol Hill, some speculate that the Joint Strike Fighter’s price will be comparable to legacy aircraft.
Jul 23, 2018
Congress has decided not to force the U.S. Air Force to pursue Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System recapitalization.
Jul 22, 2018
A propellant leak during a June test firing of launch abort engines developed for Boeing’s Commercial Crew CST-100 Starliner is delaying the company’s pad abort test at NASA’s White Sands Test Facility in New Mexico.
Jul 20, 2018
Boeing’s new midmarket airplane plan spurs Airbus to accelerate development of Airbus’ longest-range narrowbody.
Jul 20, 2018
Proposed Boeing-Embraer joint venture will go beyond the product-based Airbus acquisition of Bombardier’s C Series, say executives.
Jul 20, 2018
Changing threat prompting aggressive time lines for British-led sixth-generation combat aircraft.
Jul 19, 2018
The UK is taking a "build it and they will come" approach with Tempest - its vision for a multinational fighter. Watch as Aviation Week's Tony Osborne looks at the technologies on the concept unveiled at the Farnborough Airshow.