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A Cockpit 4000 avionics suite by Esterline CMC is a key feature of the order by the United Arab Emirates for 24 IOMAX Archangels.

Airbus Group CEO Tom Enders provided a wide-ranging outlook on the company’s businesses during a meeting in Toulouse with AW&ST managing editor Jens Flottau and Paris bureau chief Amy Svitak.

With construction complete, the Airbus A320 Family Assembly Line at the Mobile Aeroplex will be nearing start-up by the time the Paris Air Show begins.

Airbus tackles rocket reusability plan to compete with recoverable Falcon 9 core stage.

Boeing Phantom Works president told a media group in May that the company’s secretive advanced-design-and-prototyping unit would unveil some previously undisclosed programs this summer.

Coupling Rafael’s latest reconnaissance and targeting pods with scene-matching electro-optical-guided weapons enables air forces to tighten targeting cycles from days and hours to a few seconds.

An F-16 Fighting Falcon it is not, but the IOMAX Archangel does have some avionics from this supersonic fighter.

Parker Aerospace has funded a scientific investigation into one of aviation’s greatest mysteries. Will the disappearance of Amelia Earhart be scientifically explained at long last?

Sikorsky’s “big bet” on the future of rotorcraft took an important step forward on May 22, when the S-97 Raider high-speed helicopter made its first flight.

The manufacturer is also working to improve the aircraft’s operational capability.

Cybersecurity has taken on a new focus at Raytheon with the launch of its highly-developed skills into the commercial marketplace beyond government and the defense industry.

Sweden has started the hunt for a new military flight training system to replace its aging fleet of Saab 105 jet trainers.

Boeing and Saab leaders could not sound happier about their joint work on the T-X trainer project, although the new design itself stays under wraps.

The Paris Air Show may seem as busy as ever, but some notable names are conspicuous by their absence.

Italy’s Alenia Aermacchi says a growing number of countries are examining the use of its M346 training aircraft as an aggressor and companion trainer.

Aviation Week chief aircraft evaluation editor Fred George thoroughly vets the A350. His in-depth pilot report notes the ease and efficiency of the cockpit controls.

Kaman is to restart production of its K-Max commercial external-lift helicopter, with the potential market for unmanned versions a factor in its decision.

CEOs are trying to determine how much they should be spending on cybersecurity, what they should be doing, what’s the right amount of effort, and what do they need to protect, says Raytheon CEO Tom Kennedy.

Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer remains on schedule to build a Legacy 450 and 500 Assembly Complex in Melbourne, Florida

Based on the flight-test campaign so far, both the CS100 and CS300 have about 10% more range than originally targeted, better payload and airfield performance and lower fuel burn.

Czech out the MAGnificent, European designed and installed interior on show in the exhibition hall.

Refreshed PA-46 product line now in service, with another new member imminent. Piston-packing Piper revives Archer product line.

Avinode is showing off an Apple Watch “proof of concept” at its booth at Q090 that demonstrates how Apple’s new icon in wearable technology may support Avinode’s iPhone app.

Airbus Corporate Jets and Lufthansa Technik extended their co-operation in VIP cabin completions by offering the Elite concept on the ACJ319. Walter Heerdt, LHT SVP, VIP and executive jet solutions (L) and Stephen Thomas, Airbus VP procurement, look pleased with the arrangement.

Germany’s Hahn Air Lines yesterday celebrated authorization by the International Air Transport Association to operate its fleet of Cessna Citation CJ4s on scheduled airline services.