Defense Aircraft & Propulsion
Oct 09, 2017
For the first time, the Navy has linked a specific component failure to a surge of cockpit events.
Oct 05, 2017
Aviation Week flew inverted and pulled 9g in the backseat of a Thunderbirds Fighting Falcon.
Oct 04, 2017
The Swedish manufacturer is exploring options for a U.S. facility to build the new trainer.
Oct 03, 2017
The true first flight milestone will occur sometime in late October or early November, when the aircraft hovers about 20-30 ft. off the ground for about 1-2 hr. of powered hover testing.
Sep 21, 2017
There are questions about how Doha’s tiny air force will be able to absorb the massive capabilities in which it is investing.
Jul 22, 2024
The U.S. Air Force has not decided on its plan to replace much of its KC-135 fleet following its buy of KC-46As.
Jul 22, 2024
As Farnborough Airshow opens a new stage for the rivalry between the C-130 and its competitor the C-390, Lockheed officials still claim the Hercules is winning.
Jul 22, 2024
Take a closer look at the Embraer C-390 Milliennium from inside the cabin and flight deck, as the military transport aircraft takes to the skies at Farnborough.
Jul 22, 2024
Industry partners in the tri-national Global Combat Air Program (GCAP) insist their foot remains on the development accelerator pedal despite the new UK government launching a review into the country’s defense posture.
Jul 22, 2024
Embraer has signed a contract with the Netherlands and Austria for the European countries’ joint procurement of nine C-390 tactical airlifters.
Jul 22, 2024
Airbus has its eye on top-up orders for the A400M military airlifter from the UK and Turkey, among others, as well as new customers in the Middle East.
Jul 22, 2024
Leonardo is upgrading its M-346 advanced trainer with new cockpit avionics to ensure it is ready to train pilots for the newest combat aircraft.
Jul 22, 2024
GE Aerospace and Kratos have announced the joint development of a new scalable engine aimed at missiles, uncrewed aircraft systems and even potential CCA use.