Aviation Week & Space Technology

By Bradley Perrett
Originally due for first delivery in 2027 after 10 years of development, the CR929 program has been compressed to eight years.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The UK’s Lightning Force is working to reach initial operating capability by year-end.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By William Garvey
When those who play by the rules see those who flaunt them prosper, they become angry. And they’ve urged NATA to do something about it.
Business Aviation

By Guy Norris, Sean Broderick, Helen Massy-Beresford, Jens Flottau
With about 140 Boeing 737-8/-9s delivered to almost 30 operators since its commercial debut 13 months ago, the 737 MAX is quickly setting an industry record for the fastest introduction ever of a new jet transport.
Air Transport

By Graham Warwick
DARPA-funded power and efficiency testing of a new type of rotary engine that promises compact, lightweight and reliable power for unmanned aircraft and air taxis.
Aerospace

By Steven Grundman
Chief executives of three leading “big-small” contractors discuss some essential ingredients to their success.
Defense

By Graham Warwick, Tony Osborne
Bell is to collaborate with France’s Safran on development of a hybrid-electric propulsion system for its electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing on-demand air mobility concept.
Aerospace

By Thierry Dubois
Air traffic management optimization is gathering speed throughout Europe, thanks to improvements at the airport level.
Air Transport

By Bernie Baldwin
Africa represents less than 10% of the world’s available seat miles, but that is about to change, and manufacturers of crossover narrowbody jets are taking note.
Small Narrowbody Jets

By Guy Norris, Graham Warwick
Flights at NASA Armstrong used a Gulfstream III to flight-test airport noise reductions from wing-flap and landing-gear modifications.
Aerospace

An uptick of activity in the Pacific and in Central Command has forces seeking protective eyewear.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Jens Flottau
Faced with size constraints at its production facilities, Airbus rethinks the way it manufacturers aircraft.
Air Transport

By Graham Warwick
DARPA targets hypersonic defense; USAF wants reusable hypersonics; an unmanned KC-46A tanker? Liebherr/GM team on fuel-cell APU, and UK drone BVLOS milestone.
Aerospace

By Kerry Reals
Passengers with reduced mobility are lobbying for greater accessibility to airline cabins, but certain safety constraints keep the industry from developing a quick solution.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Joe Anselmo, Jens Flottau, Guy Norris
One hundred A320neos can’t be delivered because they don’t have engines. Aviation Week editors discuss.
Air Transport

By Guy Norris, Joe Anselmo, Michael Bruno
Feedback on its initial F135 engine upgrade proposal prompted P&W to include increased power and thermal management capability in its Growth Option 2.0 upgrade package.
Defense

By Bradley Perrett
Revised secondary structure and cabin fittings will cut ARJ21 empty weight by more than half a ton. Thrust may be increased.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Readers discuss "all-composite" metal bits; future of PC-6; UAS certification and Airbus' harmonizedPFD.
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Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
First Take

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

By Jens Flottau, Guy Norris, Joe Anselmo, Michael Bruno
The aircraft-maker’s strategy to continue production ahead of delayed engine deliveries is a heavy financial burden.
Air Transport

By Graham Warwick
A heavily redacted document posted by the Air Force acknowledges an April contract award to develop an air-launched missile.
Defense

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

On its 75th anniversary, we look at the legendary organization’s storied history through the past pages of AW&ST.
Defense

By Bill Carey
UPS Airlines is modifying 137 Boeing 757 and 767 freighters with the Rockwell Collins Large Display System.
Air Transport