Aerospace

Pratt & Whitney Canada begins ground testing hybrid-electric propulsion for RTX demonstrator, aiming to improve energy efficiency and support future aircraft.

Merlin demonstrated the first autonomous fixed-wing landing at Oshkosh, showcasing AI pilot technology in public airspace.

Lessor AerCap has placed an additional order for 15 Boeing 787-9s, on top of the 125 787s it had originally committed to, nine of which remain to be delivered.

Philippine Airlines has followed up its indicative order for Boeing 787-10s with an expanded commitment for the Airbus A350-1000.

Experience the cutting edge of commercial aviation at Farnborough Airshow 2026. This exclusive flying display features Vertical Aerospace in the show's first-ever eVTOL flight demonstration.

Airbus plans to flight test an experimental high-aspect-ratio wing extension on an A321neo by 2029 as part of its Wing of Tomorrow research program.

JetZero has signed a letter of intent with Gulf Air and announced support from Japan Airlines (JAL), building its number of airline commitments as its blended wing body (BWB) demonstrator progresses.

De Havilland Canada has begun a marketing tour of the “Pack Rat,” a modernized version of the Sherpa twin-turboprop cargo aircraft which last produced by the former Short Brothers in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Specialist lessor Azorra is entering the Embraer 190F market with a commitment for 20 conversion slots with the aircraft manufacturer.

At the Farnborough Airshow, De Havilland Canada showcased a revival of the Shorts 330, originally debuted 52 years ago in 1974. After acquiring the rights in 2019, the company is reimagining this aircraft as the "Pack Rat" for special missions.

Emirates is rejecting delivery of the first 10 Boeing 777-9s produced for the airline given the extensive rework the aircraft would need to bring them up to current standards.

BETA Technologies CEO Kyle Clark talks through the key features of the Alia aircraft, which is flying at Farnborough Airshow.

The FAA has begun trials on the Bell 525 Relentless Advanced Systems Integration Lab (Rasil) as one of the final steps to secure the type certificate.

Reusable rocketry might soon extend beyond the U.S., as China and Japan each approach operational capability.

The sprawling U.S. homeland air and missile defense shield program is searching for ways to lower the cost of interception dramatically to move forward.

The winning aircraft must exceed Mach 1 in level flight and fly twice in one day with no major repairs.

Israeli startup AIR has begun flight testing the production version of its AIR ONE eVTOL aircraft.

Daher plans to unveil its electric power strategy in 2027, exploring hybrid-electric engines and electrification for utility and business aircraft.

Orizon Aerostructures partners with NIAR to tackle aerospace challenges, focusing on workforce development, production scalability and innovation.

Indian startup ePlane has unveiled a full-scale prototype of its e200X piloted, two-passenger electric air taxi.

Airbus stresses the importance of proper EWIS maintenance, citing an A320 incident where improper repairs led to sparks and circuit breaker trips.

ATR has noticed some softness in its discussions with potential customers as uncertainty continues around the economic impact of the Iran war.

Electra sees early milestones and is aiming for a 2030 entry-into-service date for the EL9.

Riyadh Air has exercised options for 28 Boeing 787-9s while converting some to the family’s larger variant and firmed a commitment for six additional Airbus A350-1000s.

GE Aerospace has flown its modified Saab 340B megawatt-class hybrid-electric testbed at 30,000 ft., representing a milestone for an electric propulsion system operating at standard commercial airline altitudes.