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The X-66A will combine the experimental high aspect ratio TTBW wing with the modified fuselage of an MD-90.

The award is a big step for the RDE community, providing a platform to move forward the nascent technology that potentially offers a leap in fuel efficiency.

Accelerated checks of PW1100G geared turbofans are underway, increasing fleet availability pain for many A320neo operators.

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Fleet management program adopted by RTX seeks to fix ongoing Pratt & Whitney GTF problems.

At a recent summit in Washington, industry CEOs shared some of their current pain points, particularly those around supply chain constraints.

Engine maker rolls out an aggressive inspection program prompted by years of production-quality problems.

The company wants to find ways to reduce the time needed for inspections and potential repairs, according to CEO Lars Wagner.

The carrier has also begun to exchange several A321neos from its UAE joint venture Wizz Air Abu Dhabi with A321ceos.

U.S. Energy Department’s advanced project agency launches aircraft contrail avoidance and high-energy battery projects.

U.S. and European defense suppliers are supporting the development of Poland’s air defense system and the development of future missiles to support it.

Poland and the UK are advancing a joint effort to develop a longer-range version of MBDA’s Common Anti-Air Modular Missile.

Lockheed has further delayed delivery of the first F-35 upgraded with new avionics, to the second quarter of 2024, adding to a backlog of deferred shipments.

Long-term pressure gain remains the goal, but compact combustion is accelerating near-term adoption of the technology for high-speed propulsion systems.

Predicting contrail cirrus; Autonomy proving ground; eVTOL river crossing; Electric regional seaplane.

Fifteen years after a B-52 standoff jammers idea was shelved, the venerable bomber will audition for a role as a primary airborne electronic attack platform.

Teams led by Boeing, GE, Northrop Grumman and RTX are among those to receive funding to develop tools to mitigate contrail-related climate forcing.

The initial set of checks flags 201 engines on Airbus A320neo-family aircraft and requires pulling them from service by late September.

The FAA’s AD mandates Pratt’s recommended inspections on the most susceptible engines within 30 days of its effective date.

Several forward fit and retrofit programs will demand potentially thousands of ejection seats in the next few years.

If China actively enforces its export controls, the U.S. is certain to step up supply chain efforts with allies to reduce dependency on Beijing.

The commercial aftermarket outlook remains highly favorable as total sales rose 23% year-on-year in the 2023 second quarter (Q2).

Carriers are targeting upgraded products, ancillary revenues, aircraft downgauging and cabin flexibility.

A cardinal rule of investor relations is don’t surprise shareholders with a big, negative announcement just weeks after you told them things were getting better.

The process will start with a surge of checks in the next few months.