Aviation Week & Space Technology

With tax cuts and market growth fattening balance sheets, industry is busy trying to right the wrongs of its past.

Boeing foresees Super Hornet sale to India; Switzerland grounds F/A-18s; U.S. green-lights naval weapons sale to Finland, and Turkey’s new Anka-S UAS.

The Low-Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability allows drone operators to fly in pre-approved airspace near airports.

First unveiled two years ago, the Ehang 184 electric VTOL air taxi is flying passengers in tests of both single- and two-seat versions.

Delivery of a sports car into space is a light touch, but the low-cost, privately developed rocket signals changing times for industry. Photo: John Kraus

The F-35 is expanding internationally, particularly in the Asia-Pacific where Australia, Japan and South Korea are setting up their first local bases.

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Rolls-Royce has appointed Chris Cholerton president of civil aerospace and rehired Tom Bell as president of defense.

Nuggets of information coming from OEMs at this year’s Singapore Airshow give us a big insight into future-focused programs, including engine decisions for the joint Sino-Russian widebody, Boeing’s new midsize airplane, design freeze of the 737 MAX10, and the continued ramp-up of production rates.

Joby Aviation is the latest startup to attract significant investment for its eVTOL air taxi as Uber moves to help remove roadblocks to urban air transport.

Wellington wants a transporter that can conduct search-and-rescue and humanitarian missions and make flights to Antarctica.

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.

The first production version of AECC’s engine, the CJ-1000A, is intended to nearly match the performance of the CFM Leap-1C.

Increased operational flexibility and greater ability to track targets over larger areas are draws for air forces that have fewer aircraft.

Kittyhawk’s drone-management app allows users—from individuals to corporations—to streamline the use of drones, and their operators, for business purposes.

A defect that made it through material processing steps without being detected led to an engine explosion on an American Airlines Boeing 767.

The first privately funded heavy-lift rocket ushers in a new way of doing business.

The indebted group is milking its airlines for cash, but not enough to threaten their businesses.

This year’s winners will be recognized March 1 at a black-tie gala in Washington, when four Grand Laureates also will be awarded.

Vahana flies; Joby secures $100 million; NASA assesses BLI; detect-and-avoid for drones.

GE tackling GE9X fix and maintenance issues with CF6 engines powering 747-400 flying testbed before first flight of new engine for Boeing’s 777X.

When planning its military future, the U.S. should exploit global technology rather than optimize budgets, says the writer.

Natilus, Elroy Air and Sabrewing are U.S. startups developing large unmanned cargo aircraft. But the Chinese may be ahead of them.

More divestments could emerge at Leonardo as new CEO targets double-digit profitability.

Will the last baby boomer Bonanza owner please turn off the hangar lights and lock the door? Assessing the private pilot shortage going forward.