Defense Aircraft & Propulsion

Mar 05, 2024
On the 60th anniversary of an LBJ press conference, Aviation Week editors revisit the moment Lockheed’s YF-12 was revealed for the very first time.
Mar 01, 2024
The country’s ministers, engineers and industry leaders have waited almost 14 years for the 13-min. first flight of the prototype Kaan on Feb. 21.
Mar 01, 2024
An airline operator pre-working group will guide plans for the commercial blended wing body as subscale flight tests pave way for a multirole demonstrator.
Feb 29, 2024
Every dollar of aircraft production underpins at least another dollar of supplier activity in all tiers.
Feb 27, 2024
The use of uncrewed systems by Ukraine is inspiring nations including the UK to make major investments in drone capabilities.
Jul 25, 2024
Multiple pilot errors, preceded by an unhealthy organizational culture within one of the few U.S. Air Force B-1B squadrons, caused a crash landing and complete loss of a bomber in January, according to a new report.
Jul 25, 2024
Greece has become the latest European country to sign on to the Lockheed Martin F-35 program, agreeing to buy 20 of the stealth fighters.
Jul 25, 2024
Building a pilot cadre and ensuring its ability to conduct high-end air combat operations has become the top priority for the Philippine Air Force.
Jul 25, 2024
Boeing is pursuing several additional P-8 prospects in Europe, including an effort to convince France to buy the maritime patrol aircraft (MPA).
Jul 24, 2024
GE Aerospace has revealed it is working to develop a new rotary-wing turboshaft engine with Airbus Helicopters.
Jul 24, 2024
Some of the U.S. Air Force's fighters along with trainers dating back to the 1960s but still in use today are gracing the static display or flying at Oshkosh.
Jul 24, 2024
More of the innovative engines on display at Farnborough Airshow 2024.
Jul 24, 2024
Collaborative combat aircraft (CCA), often referred to as 'loyal wingmen', are unmanned combat aerial vehicles that can operate alongside manned aircraft.