Robinson Helicopter is stepping up studies of a diesel-powered variant of its R44 light helicopter as part of plans to hike performance and reduce fuel burn.

The 407 GXi introduces Garmin’s G1000H NXi integrated avionics suite and an up-rated version of the Rolls-Royce M250 turbine engine.

Pratt & Whitney Canada has unveiled six new service packages as part of the company’s growing focus on tailored after-market support.

Rocket Lab’s Electron small-satellite launcher blasted off from New Zealand’s Mahia Peninsula on Jan. 20 for a second test flight.

The technology transition program, an Air Force budget line that funds advanced component development and prototyping, has grown exponentially since being established in fiscal 2014 and that trend is set to continue.

Bombardier has made a last-ditch attempt to reopen the U.S. investigation into pricing of the C Series, but may have been misled by reporting on the increased range Embraer is now quoting for the E190-E2.

The Google-backed $30-million contest to fly and operate a privately funded spacecraft on the Moon before March 31 is ending without any contestants ever blasting off.

There are multiple factors contributing to the current sluggishness, including aircraft program issues, capacity considerations and airline strategy factors.