Aerospace

By Guy Norris
Hypersonix Launch Systems is prepping to begin tests of a scramjet made from high-temperature ceramic matrix composites, as part of a planned launch system.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Graham Warwick
Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers are building prototypes of an air-cooled, 1-megawatt electric motor with high specific power.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Whisper Aero unveiled a concept for an electric regional air mobility aircraft at the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Aviation conference.
Emerging Technologies

By Jens Flottau, Joe Anselmo
Aviation Week editors talk with Embraer’s CEO about the company’s evolving business and why he’s focusing on India and China.
Paris Air Show

By Irene Klotz
Ariane 6 delays and problems with Vega C leave European launch industry mostly grounded.
Paris Air Show

By Michael Bruno
In the aerospace and defense industry, financially speaking, the kids are all right.
Paris Air Show

By Brian Everstine
Plan to feature new long-range munitions and vertical-takeoff-and-landing systems as part of a long-term approach that looks to cut traditional squadrons.
Budget, Policy & Operations

SATAIR was selected by Airbus as exclusive distributor of its cabin electronics products, including Flight Assistant Panels and PSUs.
Aerospace

UNIVERSAL HYDROGEN flew its hydrogen-powered Dash 8-300 for the second time, reaching 5,000 ft/170 knots.
Aerospace

VOLTAERO secured €5.6m grant from French Govt to help fund development of its Cassio 330 electric-hybrid aircraft.
Aerospace

By Thierry Dubois
Safran CEO Olivier Andries stresses risk- and revenue-sharing as part of sector reorganization for future launches following Ariane 6 program delays.
Budget, Policy & Operations

Italian-based regional jet manufacturer Superjet International is to open a final assembly plant at a newbuild facility at Al Ain in Abu Dhabi.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Adrian Schofield
Air New Zealand CEO Greg Foran says the airline is working to determine which of four shortlisted companies it will choose for an electric aircraft purchase.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Joe Anselmo, Michael Bruno, Lindsay Bjerregaard
Demand has come back, but a lot of workers haven't. Here's what that means for commercial aviation, defense and MRO.
Check 6

By Thierry Dubois
As production ramps up, hiring is now a major concern. Improved production techniques should help on-time delivery and quality.
Paris Air Show

By Thierry Dubois
Safran’s CEO sees challenges and opportunities in aerospace manufacturing and space launch in the coming years.
Paris Air Show

Oliver Madilian
The industry needs to offer more flexibility and financial incentive and find ways to resonate with young people.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Matthew Fulco
Heavy state intervention could weigh down China’s plans to dominate commercial space.
Commercial Space

Helen Chachaty
After a four-year hiatus, the Paris Air Show kicks off on June 19 with a renewed presence of U.S., Turkish and Chinese companies.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Garrett Reim
Gitai USA has demonstrated its lunar rover-mounted inchworm robotic arm scooping simulated regolith and grabbing Moon rocks.
Emerging Technologies

By Graham Warwick
As wildfires rage across Canada, a Belgian startup is pursuing plans to develop a new generation of large-capacity amphibious firefighting aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alan Dron
Connectivity and entertainment solutions provider Anuvu says their strategy is based on hybrid use of geostationary and low-Earth-orbit satellites.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Ben Goldstein
Airbus is making progress on its urban air mobility vehicle, hoping for certification and service entry this decade.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Alan Dron
The combined company’s corporate headquarters will remain in Carlsbad, California, but its global international headquarters will move to London.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Guy Norris
Rolls-Royce Electrical unveils new details on the motors, batteries and gas turbine core set for testing for its all-electric and hybrid-electric portfolio.
Aircraft & Propulsion