Nearly a decade of missions and operations have proven that the U.S. Marines’ MV-22 Osprey is a one-of-a-kind aircraft that provides unique flexibility in combat. But the tiltrotor continues to present complex operational challenges.
While Boeing has already given plenty of signs that sales of new widebody aircraft have slowed to a crawl, the full extent of the order shortfall is becoming more apparent, thanks to internal figures obtained by Aviation Week.
Designers looking for fuel savings and emissions reductions beyond those possible with today’s conventional tube-and-wing configurations face additional challenges when the aircraft are smaller, such as regional and business jets.
As the U.S. Navy tests the F-35C carrier variant in its final warfighting configuration aboard the USS George Washington in August, the Pentagon is already looking ahead at what’s next for the fifth-generation fighter jet.
Self-flying aircraft are even further off than self-driving cars. But technologies that assist pilots are advancing—including one that will take control of the aircraft to avoid a collision if humans do not react quickly enough. Our editors bring you up to date and explore what might be possible.
Aviation Week senior editor John Croft demonstrates recovery from several full stalls during his sampling of the training in Alaska Airlines’ Boeing 737-800 simulator.
Washington Outlook column discusses B61 nuclear weapons in Europe, FlyerRights.org congressional ratings, Texan congressman banding together on space issues.
The U.S.-led mission to collect samples from asteroid Bennu could also provide valuable information about the possibility that an asteroid collision could wipe out life on the planet.
Auto ICAS is thought to be the world’s first fully automatic integrated combat flight safety system designed to prevent both air-to-air and air-to-ground collisions.
Capping greenhouse gas emissions by restricting traffic growth would be an affront to small exporting businesses and rising middle classes around the world.
ISR experts are advocating for every aircraft to become a contributing member of a disaggregated sensor network linked seamlessly by protected, self-healing data links.
As the avionics-maker sees the finish line on a crush of Pro Line Fusion integrated cockpit certifications, engineers are turning to the next challenge.
It might be stalled for now, but ratification of the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement promises to be a key priority for the U.S. aerospace and defense sector after the November elections.
Major players in the satellite-delivered cabin connectivity sector are forecasting upbeat industry trends as they make headway in lining up contracts and installing kits.
The supply chain faces a situation not unlike the advice a Harvard Law School dean supposedly gave to incoming students: “Look to your left, look to your right, because one of you won’t be here by the end of the year.”
With sales of more than 70 helicopters to the Algerian government, Italian manufacturer Leonardo-Finmeccanica’s relationship with the country has been a lucrative one.
Capacity constraint has been a constant factor in Japan Airlines’ dramatic return to profitability in recent years. So it is no surprise that the airline plans to continue a conservative growth strategy, even after expansion restrictions are lifted by regulators.
