After a nearly two-decade decline in European defense budgets, an increase seems likely, driven in large part by Russian aggression and the so-called Islamic State.
Planned with an abundance of caution after the many missteps of the 787-8 and 747-8 programs, Boeing’s 737 MAX schedule currently calls for first deliveries in the third quarter of 2017, but that could change.
Bill to overhaul the FAA wins Natca endorsement; Defense experts outline the next president’s national security choices; and NASA official urges space companies to respond faster to consumer demands.
U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter previewed the fiscal 2017 U.S. defense budget: The $582.7 billion top line will conform to last fall’s bipartisan budget agreement but will also be a “major inflection point” in terms of long-term re-equipment of the force.
Airbus comes under attack from environmental groups for weakening Europe’s position on the stringency level for the first global fuel-efficiency standard for aircraft.
By the time the Bonanza received its type certification in March 1947, Beech had taken orders for 1,500, an unprecedented market response. By the time a heart attack felled Walter Beech three years later, it had redefined the personal aircraft forever.
With more than 50% of its aerospace revenues derived from aftermarket services, Rolls-Royce has stepped up its bid for a greater share of the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services segment by launching an aftermarket services program designed for airlines operating aircraft in the later life-cycle stages.
By specifying the months this year in which the first flights of Long March 5 and 7 are due, CASC shows greater confidence in the development schedules for the rockets, both of which are running years late.
Aviation Week editors discuss Iran’s A380 orders, the first flight of the 737 MAX, the A320neo’s quiet service entry and whether Airbus and Boeing are disconnected from economic reality.
ANA’s order for three A380s is the most notable of its growth moves, which also include dramatically expanding its low-cost carrier subsidiary Vanilla Air and partnering with Vietnam Airlines.
Aer Lingus sees great potential in growing its transatlantic network. Being part of International Airlines Group gives it better access to traffic feed and funding for additional aircraft.
Europe’s largest airline by passenger count, Ryanair, is seeing accelerated growth as a result of its “Always Getting Better” campaign, which highlights customer service.
