Aerospace

By Graham Warwick
XPeng AeroHT, a subsidiary of vehicle maker XPeng, has completed the first uncrewed hover flight with a tiltwing electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing vehicle.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Irene Klotz
NASA believes it can leverage commercial service industries for deep-space exploration.
Space

By Jen DiMascio
It is time for the world to invest more spending in space situational awareness, according to the former president of the Portuguese Space Agency.
Commercial Space

By Bill Carey
Among the avionics equipment involved were a Honeywell BendixKing KI-203 installation kit, KT-74 transponder, and KA-61 L-band antenna.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) and aviation sector leaders gathered yesterday at the quarterly Saudi Aviation Strategy Steering Committee.
Aerospace

By Thierry Dubois
Aresia, a French supplier of metallic components, is working on the production of liquid hydrogen tanks for future commercial aircraft.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Jens Flottau
For the airline and aerospace industries, many questions about pandemic recovery remain unanswered.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Matthew Fulco
By streamlining defense collaboration in key emerging technologies, the AUKUS nations aim to develop “integrated deterrence” in the Indo-Pacific.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Irene Klotz
An orbital propellant depot and fueling service are keys to the Starship lunar lander architecture.
Space

By Steve Trimble, Guy Norris
As the first U.S. hypersonic weapons enter service, defense officials are searching for new ideas for high-speed propulsion and to dramatically reduce prices.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Bill Carey
An International conference agreement aims to drive global development of sustainable aviation fuel.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Jacob Heim
The Defense Department should consider proven, maneuvering reentry vehicle technology.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Jeremy Kariuki
From bookings to the cockpit, aviation companies are exploring the realm of artificial intelligence.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Tony Osborne
An agency of Italy, Japan and the UK will run the Global Combat Air Program, supported by a yet-to-be formed industrial joint venture.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Graham Warwick
Major events in aerospace and defense during 2023.
Aerospace

By Matthew Fulco
AAR Corp. announced on Dec. 21 that it would buy Triumph’s (TGI) Product Support Group for $725 million.
Supply Chain

By Garrett Reim
Joby Aviation and NASA have simulated orchestrating 120 air taxi flights per hour in the Dallas-Fort Worth region.
Advanced Air Mobility

ROLLS-ROYCE has assembled/mounted to test bench/spun its first 320 kW direct-drive electric motor demonstrator for commuter aircraft at Trondheim, Norway; testing can prove basic mechanical and electrical functionality of motor.

Aerospace

By Michael Bruno
The world has not known much peace this century, but usually that has meant only good news for the aerospace and defense industry.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Chachaty
Airbus is getting ready to offer outsized cargo services to external customers in 2024 with the BelugaST after obtaining an air operator certificate.
Aircraft & Propulsion