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German concerns about defense exports could still rattle the FCAS project.

All Nippon Airways is taking major steps in its investment strategy by buying a stake in Philippine Airlines and ordering new-generation narrowbodies from Boeing and Airbus.

ICAO is upbeat about emissions-offsetting program, but some member-states worry that a few major players, like China, remain noncommittal.

The Long March 3A-series program, busier than ever, has probably never performed so well. Replacement is planned, however.

Electric air race, reducing contrails, UK BVLOS UAV corridor, balloon-dropped UAV and the DLR’s integrated deicing.

The likelihood of using air taxis varies significantly among the four locations in which people were surveyed.

The likelihood of using air taxis varies significantly among the four locations in which people were surveyed.

Decision nears on Uber Elevate’s international demonstration city as the FAA proves adaptable to novel UAM airspace management.

The U.S. Army is refreshing its aviator training to focus on honing warfighting skills.

Reconfiguring larger CRJ model fits United’s plan and suggests that no pilot-scope changes are coming.

Marking 50th anniversary of first 747 flight, our editors discuss the “giant jet’s” rocky beginnings, how much of a future it has left and whether Airbus will shutter the A380 line.

If the A380 program is terminated, the real irony would be that an A350 deal ultimately led to the demise of the behemoth.

Readers discuss pros and cons of urban air mobility; reasons behind mechanic shortage; and likelihood of success for Boeing's new mid market airplane.

Boeing will provide engineering, manufacturing and flight-test resources, “as well as strategic vertical content,” to bring the AS2 to market.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

This year’s winners will be recognized March 14 at a black-tie gala in Washington, when the Grand Laureates and Lifetime Achievement awards also will be presented.

Fifty years after the first flight, we look back at the decisions and forces that shaped the iconic Boeing 747, one of the most important designs in aviation history.

Though cut off from the Western supply chain, Iran has upgraded the Northrop fighters it purchased in 1979.

Methane and liquid oxygen engine hits 60% of maximum thrust during 2-sec. debut.

Army hopes to regain high ground with powerful new engine.

Recent appointments, promotions and honors in the aviation and aerospace industry.

Benefits of the blended 747-8 and 767 production system are brought to bear on improving flexibility of both assembly lines.

Upcoming aviation and aerospace industry events and Aviation Week Network events.

The investment casting process is pivotal to aeroengine manufacturing, which is why it may soon become a vulnerability.

Europe’s Clean Sky research and technology project begins work on hybrid laminar flow control, focusing on production and operational issues.