Aerospace

As interest grows globally in seaplane and amphibious aviation, the Future Opportunities for Seaplanes and Amphibious Aviation conference is seeing strong interest from delegates and exhibitors.
Aerospace

By Jens Flottau, Robert Wall
Boeing reconfirmed that it still anticipates first delivery of the 777-9 in 2026 amid doubts by key customers that it will be able to meet its latest schedule.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Matthew Fulco
Hexcel posted revenue of $474 million in the December quarter, up 4% year-on-year, while earnings per share of $0.52 just edged out Wall Street’s expectations.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Emerging Technologies

By Graham Warwick
New readiness levels aim to demystify and delineate progress through the labyrinth of aviation certification.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Guy Norris
The HySIITE engine concept shows promise for a practical zero-emission hydrogen-steam combined-cycle propulsion system.
Emerging Technologies

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Italian energy giant Eni’s sustainable mobility-focused division, Enilive, has commissioned its first SAF plant at the Gela biorefinery in Sicily.
Emerging Technologies

By Ben Goldstein
The sector seems more real than ever as eVTOL-makers ramp up production of full-scale aircraft.
Advanced Air Mobility

Jennifer Tisdale
The aerospace industry must ensure security of its “crown jewels” through collaboration, investment in education and a comprehensive cybersecurity game plan.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Robert Wall, Vivienne Machi, Irene Klotz
The world is headed for a period of launcher abundance as the New Glenn expands rocket choice in the heavy-lift segment.
Commercial Space

By Brian Everstine
The delivery was the 64th for the MC-130J fleet and the 134th total number of MC-130Js, AC-130Js and HC-130Js.
Multi-Mission Aircraft

By Joe Anselmo, Michael Bruno, Jens Flottau, Daniel Williams
How did Airbus and Boeing finish last year in orders and deliveries? Can Boeing bounce back in 2025? And what are airlines saying they want from a new airliner? Our team dives in.
Check 6

By Graham Warwick
Funded under the NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts program, the Hy2PASS project is led by Phillip Ansell.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Helen Massy-Beresford
SAF producer LanzaJet has selected a site in Teesside, northern England, for its next production facility, Project Speedbird.
Emerging Technologies

By Victoria Moores
The Netherlands-based European Technology and Innovation Center which will be focused on advanced propulsion and alternative fuel technologies.
Emerging Technologies

The 24th edition of the Airport Show is gearing up to take place May 6 –8, 2025 at DWTC, Dubai.
Aerospace

Eve Air Mobility (Eve) and JetSetGo have partnered to explore and advance the use of Vector, Eve’s agnostic Urban ATM (air traffic management) software solution in India.
Aerospace

By Chloe Greenbank
Under the theme “Embracing innovation and technology for safe and efficient operations,” a key focus at the 2024 IATA World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC) was the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and data-driven technologies on aviation safety, efficiency and resilience.
Aerospace

By Robert Wall
Rolls has completed certification testing of a major Trent 1000 upgrade and is now looking to secure the delayed certification of the Durability Enhancement.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Graham Warwick
A group of Airbus A350 operators plans to demonstrate the operational practicality of pairing flights to take advantage of wake energy.
Emerging Technologies

Aviation Week Network Staff
Here are the five must-see stories from the Aviation Week Network for the week of January 12, 2025.
Aerospace

By Chen Chuanren
China’s Sichuan Lingkong Tianxing Technology on Jan. 20 unveiled its Yunxing family of supersonic aircraft, alongside the Jindou-400 supersonic engine.
Emerging Technologies

By Jens Flottau, Joe Anselmo
More than two decades after Boeing launched development of its last clean sheet aircraft, a new survey of airlines, lessors, manufacturers, component suppliers and MRO providers reveals a high degree of interest in a next-generation narrowbody that Embraer has been studying for some time.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Hydrogen-fuel turboprop; cargo uncrewed air vehicle flies on liquid hydrogen; riblet paint on Boeing 787; BAE battery for Airbus hybridization.
Emerging Technologies

By Graham Warwick
Bengaluru-based startup Sarla Aviation unveiled its prototype Shunya air taxi on Jan. 20.
Advanced Air Mobility