Defense Aircraft & Propulsion
May 08, 2020
Despite COVID-19, Finland is pressing ahead with the procurement of new combat aircraft to help modernize its defense capabilities.
May 08, 2020
The Air Force looks to Agility Prime and eVTOLs as a potential model for engaging with commercial technology innovators.
May 07, 2020
On the heels of Germany’s proposal to purchase both Eurofighter Typhoons and Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornets, Aviation Week editors discuss ongoing fighter competitions around the world on Check 6, highlighting one of the most dynamic markets in aerospace.
May 06, 2020
Ground trials of fiber-optic-based rotor blade sensing technology could lead to flight trials in the coming years.
May 05, 2020
MQ-25 clears system design review; U.S. approves FMS to Philippines; Northrop, Raytheon’s NGI team; defense industrial base reopenings.
Mar 04, 2025
The comments are a shift in the Air Force’s recent history with adversary aircraft.
Mar 04, 2025
The proposal would face an uphill challenge amid fiscal restrictions.
Mar 04, 2025
The comments come as a decision on how to proceed with the NGAD penetrating counter air fighter is on hold.
Mar 04, 2025
Engineers are already designing the system and hope to reach a preliminary design review by midyear.
Mar 04, 2025
The three-year initiative will develop an automated boom that uses relative navigation for airborne refueling missions.
Mar 04, 2025
Pratt & Whitney is planning further development of rotating detonation engine (RDE) technology following “positive test results” from a series of ground tests.
Mar 04, 2025
The service said it decided to pause deliveries on Feb. 27 after identifying cracks in the “outboard fixed-trailing-edge support structure” of two aircraft.
Mar 03, 2025
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin announced March 3 that the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. design will be the YFQ-42A.