Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion

Oct 10, 2017
The long-delayed Falcon 5X jet development program faces a further holdup after Safran revealed it had encountered new problems with the aircraft’s Silvercrest turbofans during recent ground and flight tests.
Oct 09, 2017
Mobile satellite company Iridium Communications has launched 10 next-generation satellites that will be used for real-time flight tracking, giving air traffic controllers radar-like position data across 100% of their airspace.
Oct 09, 2017
Singapore-based lessor BOC Aviation delivered nine aircraft and added 26 lease commitments in the 2017 third quarter, the company said Oct. 9.
Oct 09, 2017
Additional capacity could be created at Europe’s most congested airports by further-optimizing separation times, according to new research by UK air traffic management (ATM) provider NATS.
Oct 06, 2017
Airbus and Boeing commercial aircraft deliveries for 2017, sorted by most-recent delivery date.
Mar 22, 2023
Boeing will record another charge on its star-crossed KC-46A tanker program for the U.S. Air Force.
Mar 22, 2023
EASA Executive Director Patrick Ky says much progress has been made toward joint certification of the Boeing 777X with the U.S. FAA.
Mar 22, 2023
An aircraft manufacturer, airport manager and a specialist in new sustainable engine technologies shared their views on the best pathways to achieving net zero.
Mar 22, 2023
When compared to commercial aviation, business aviation—be it using a small turboprop single or a large-cabin trijet—combines at least two features or quirks. 
Mar 22, 2023
Growth in flying increases the challenge of decarbonizing the industry and meeting net-zero goals by 2050.
Mar 22, 2023
Aviation expansion is a major part of Saudi Arabian plans to diversify away from oil activities.
Mar 21, 2023
ZeroAvia has signed an MOU with Nordic energy company Fortum to explore developing hydrogen production and refueling infrastructure in the region.
Mar 20, 2023
The two largest remaining operators of the McDonnell Douglas-developed MD-11 freighter have announced plans to begin retiring their fleets of aging trijets.