Defense Aircraft & Propulsion

Feb 08, 2018
The F-35 is expanding internationally, particularly in the Asia-Pacific where Australia, Japan and South Korea are setting up their first local bases.
Feb 07, 2018
As a way to combat the growing fighter pilot shortage, the Air Force is exploring options to provide aviators with comprehensive physical and emotional care.
Feb 07, 2018
Leonardo is studying concepts for a second-generation rotary-wing unmanned air vehicle for use in both land and maritime environments.
Feb 07, 2018
Lockheed Martin’s F-35 will expand its presence in the Asia-Pacific region this year, as Australia, Japan, and South Korea begin populating their first Joint Strike Fighter bases.
Feb 06, 2018
Increased operational flexibility and greater ability to track targets over larger areas are draws for air forces that have fewer aircraft.
Aug 02, 2024
The Royal Jordanian Air Force spent the latter half of the 2010s working to divest itself of aircraft programs in an effort to slow an oncoming budgetary crisis in the country. But notwithstanding constrained funding, the need for a strong regional bloc to counterbalance growing instability in the region remains strong.
Aug 01, 2024
The F-16 training school set up in Romania has graduated its first students but has yet to train Ukrainian pilots.
Aug 01, 2024
BAE Systems will keep an eye on possible defense consolidation in Europe, company CEO Charles Woodburn says.
Aug 01, 2024
MTU Aero Engines reports that the time in shop to overhaul some PW1000G geared-turbofan engines has fallen below 100 days.
Aug 01, 2024
Korea Aerospace Industries has shrunk its loyal wingman concept to quell concerns about how much it might cost.
Jul 31, 2024
Boeing CFO Brian West indicated that the troubled airframer and large defense prime will see another year full of red ink when 2024 results are reported.
Jul 31, 2024
Boeing has named Kelly Ortberg to be its new CEO from Aug. 8, taking on the massive challenge of reviving the aerospace giant.
Jul 30, 2024
About 40% of the aircraft fleet operated by Royal Jordanian Air Force are second-hand aircraft and more than two decades old, but regardless the service has been working to overhaul its main fleets.