Aviation Week & Space Technology

Faster metal 3D printing; Reykjavik drone delivery expands; Pentagon eyes medical delivery drones; DARPA tests fast autonomous scouts.

During a long and fruitful career, including 15 years with Aviation Week, John Morrocco was respected by his colleagues for his thorough work and engaging demeanor.

Boeing is storing up to 40 unfinished aircraft on a taxiway at Renton, Washington, airport, which puts limits on Runway 16/34.

After surveying the industry with a request for information, Craic issues RFP for CR929 landing gear. UTAS chose not to move beyond that first stage.

Aviation industry interest in hybrid-electric technology is growing as limitations of all-electric propulsion become clearer.

Guest star Fred Kennedy, the director of Darpa’s Tactical Technology Office, talks to Aviation Week about ways to revolutionize satellites, space launch and the U.S. Air Force’s reliance on stealth.

Inflight connectivity is a highly sought-after commodity by airlines and their passengers, but some suppliers are facing a money crunch.

With its first 787 delivery three years away, Hawaiian is already making preparations and considering where the new aircraft can be deployed.

Maxar to build prototype missile defense space-sensor architecture; Latvia approved to buy Black Hawks; UK gets more F-35s, and Malaysia’s Su-30s need repair.

Keeping Canadian passengers from opting for lower-cost U.S. airports will be key to new ULCCs’ success.

Military and cargo carriers will fly without pilots first, but commercial airlines will follow.

Emirates helps make seat selection a more accurate experience for its passengers via an immersive, 3D, online process.

Overall, second-quarter results support a generally positive fundamental outlook for the A&D industry.

The jet trainer is expected to provide experience in fly-by-wire flight controls and supersonic flight.

Electric light aircraft manufacturer Pipistrel leads European-funded project to develop and test modular hybrid-electric propulsion architecture.

Testing of new flame suppressants to assess their effectiveness against lithium battery fires is needed, the FAA says.

Flow-controlled fighters; Graphene-skinned UAVs; Hurricane-hunting Coyotes; Light helo on test.

Industrial action by air traffic controllers and airline workers has led to disruptions, flight cancellations and now financial fallout.

The LRDR scored higher than the SPY-6 in detection, multitarget handling and continuous operation, Japan says.

Erik Lindbergh-founded VerdeGo looks to develop hybrid-electric distributed propulsion systems for the eVTOL market.

Slower growth planned for most U.S. airlines through 2019 and fuel is a big factor.

Xwing emerges from stealth mode to reveal plans to bring autonomy to small general aviation aircraft and electric VTOL vehicles.

The new space economy is beginning to diversify with service providers eyeing the smallsat community and beyond.

The future of the International Space Station hinges on expanding the number and type of commercial users, but NASA policy bans publicity and advertising.

Development programs or off-the-shelf acquisition are possible for Japanese requirements for electronic warfare aircraft.