RTX

By Sean Broderick, Guy Norris
The initial set of checks flags 201 engines on Airbus A320neo-family aircraft and requires pulling them from service by late September.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
The FAA’s AD mandates Pratt’s recommended inspections on the most susceptible engines within 30 days of its effective date.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Steve Trimble, Guy Norris
Several forward fit and retrofit programs will demand potentially thousands of ejection seats in the next few years.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Matthew Fulco
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.
Supply Chain

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

By Kevin Michaels
Carriers are targeting upgraded products, ancillary revenues, aircraft downgauging and cabin flexibility.
Airlines & Lessors

By Michael Bruno
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.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Sean Broderick
The process will start with a surge of checks in the next few months.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Matthew Fulco
Shares of RTX, formerly known as Raytheon Technologies, dove 14% per-share during regular trading July 25.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Airlines by number of Airbus A320neo-family aircraft built between Q4 2015 and Q3 2021 powered by PW11000G-JM engines.
Air Transport

By Garrett Reim
The startup plans to develop its largest space vehicle, the Helios.
Commercial Space

By Thierry Dubois
The move positions Safran for the design of more-electric control systems on the next generation of commercial aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Angus Batey
The UK Defense Ministry signs an RTX contract extension for 1,000 Landshield anti-jamming antennas.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Guy Norris
Collins Aerospace says it is on track to open a $50 million aircraft electrification and electric propulsion laboratory dubbed "The Grid" in October.
Emerging Technologies

By Tony Osborne
Austria and Switzerland are planning to join the German-led European Sky Shield Initiative.
Missile Defense & Weapons

Sara Samora
The investment will add 81,000 sq. ft. to Pratt’s Columbus Engine Center, where it builds its signature Geared Turbofan (GTF) engine for Embraer and Airbus.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
New initiative announced at Paris Air Show coincides with apparent decreased American presence in Le Bourget.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Steve Trimble, Brian Everstine
Raytheon’s lobbyist accused a Lockheed Martin executive of deception for publicly supporting a proposal to replace the F-35 engine.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
After years of neglect, the service sees movement toward modernization.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Guy Norris
The generator could be used to support the growing onboard electric power demands of advanced military mission systems, avionics and high-energy weapons.
Paris Air Show

By Brian Everstine
The Pentagon has announced a major new influx of military aid for Ukraine, ordering about $2.1 billion in equipment to bolster the nation’s air defenses.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Brian Everstine
The U.S. Air Force should expand its new multiyear procurement authority for additional munitions, the service’s top officer says.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Michael Bruno
U.S. multi-industrial provider Barnes is buying engine components specialist MB Aerospace in a deal worth $740 million.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
Safran is in talks to acquire parts of Raytheon Technologies’ flight controls and actuation business lines, the French supplier confirmed June 5.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The Netherlands has selected Airbus’ H225M Caracal transport helicopter as the future rotary-wing mount of the country’s special forces.
Aircraft & Propulsion