Defense Aircraft & Propulsion
Mar 06, 2025
Studies are helping allies understand the technologies and trade-offs they face with new rotorcraft architectures.
Mar 05, 2025
Limitations to the Bell Boeing V-22’s flight envelope and proprotor gearbox problems have cut back flying.
Mar 04, 2025
The Air Force no longer deems a stealthy successor to the Boeing KC-46 and KC-135 necessary for its modernization strategy.
Feb 28, 2025
Canada is seeking multiple types to make its tactical rotorcraft fleet relevant in the face of new High North defense challenges.
Feb 21, 2025
In its 11th year, Aviation Week Network’s program includes winners from 11 schools across the U.S. who hail from six countries and nominees from 16.
Mar 28, 2025
A series of flypasts around the UK with “workhorse” Airbus Puma helicopters has been completed by the UK Royal Air Force.
Mar 28, 2025
Industry is being called on by the UK defense ministry to help provide protection for dismounted troops from small uncrewed aircraft systems.
Mar 28, 2025
Safran increases its India presence, tapping Aerolloy Technologies to supply seven components for CFM Leap 1A and Leap 1B engines.
Mar 27, 2025
North Korea has revealed its new Ilyushin Il-76-based airborne early warning and control aircraft and a larger variant of the Saetbyol-4 high-altitude UAS.
Mar 27, 2025
According to data from Aviation Week Intelligence Network’s Fleet Discovery Military tool, combined open requirements for training aircraft of all mission types total an eye-opening 1,051 aircraft.
Mar 27, 2025
The RAAF this year plans to recommend to its government how to move forward on fielding CCAs, with the Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat "a very strong contender."
Mar 27, 2025
The Royal Australian Air Force has taken the first steps to explore how to replace its fleet of BAE Systems Hawk training aircraft.
Mar 27, 2025
Lockheed Martin is seeing signs that supply chain pressure on solid rocket motors is easing.