Aerospace

Boeing’s efforts to gradually ramp up production showed further signs of progress in the second quarter, with 737 MAX and 787s reaching higher output, but certification of new versions of the company’s narrowbody have slipped into next year.

flyadeal, Saudi Arabia’s low-cost carrier (LCC), has revealed half-year performance figures have exceeded growth expectations.

Satellite images of China’s vast wind-tunnel complex suggest the existence of a nearly complete cryogenic facility able to test large transonic transport aircraft while NASA is preparing to mothball several sites because of budget issues.

Editors share what they heard at AIAA's showcase events in Las Vegas and their concerns about what the NASA cuts could mean for U.S. competitiveness in commercial aviation and space.

Reliable Robotics and the U.S. Air Force have agreed to develop an Autonomy Government Reference Architecture framework for autonomous collaborative platforms.

Known as a critic of eVTOLs, Robinson’s CEO is bullish on electric and hydrogen-electric helicopters.

The FAA rule removes outdated weight limits on light sport aircraft, increases stall speeds and expands the types of aircraft that qualify as light sport.

The UK is adding trials of high-altitude balloons to its effort deploy stratospheric capabilities for intelligence gathering and communications functions.

The EU and U.S. have agreed to return to zero tariffs on aircraft and components in a move that will come as a relief to a European aerospace industry that had been planning for the worst.

Electrical wiring interconnection system experts GKN, Latecoere and Safran will have to design innovative, more capable and more reliable equipment.

AERSALE received Transport Canada certification for its AerAware Enhanced Flight Vision System (EFVS).

Beta Technologies has partnered with Scalable Technologies for automatic display alignment of its in-house-developed, direct-projection-based flight simulators.

The FAA has issued its long-awaited MOSAIC rule, capping a multi-year effort to revamp its outdated Light-Sport Aircraft (LSA) regulations.

SWISS became the first airline to integrate solar fuel into its regular operations, using fuel manufactured by clean tech company Synhelion, the companies said.

GKN Aerospace is ramping up production of electric wiring interconnection systems (EWIS) for the Airbus A220.

Both Abu Dhabi and Dubai are rapidly pressing ahead with plans to launch services by the new generation of electrically-powered eVTOL aircraft.

Business aviation in India will be a key focus during the Aviation India Summit 2025, with the sector poised to undergo significant transformation if it is allowed to fully take flight.

ATR is aiming to establish a foothold in China in 2026 as it offers the ATR 42-600 to address the country's vast and varied operating environment.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Defunding the Boeing E-7A program would present considerable technical and operational risk for the U.S.

Electric seagliders could enable distributed, stealthy operations across the Indo-Pacific theater.

As Airbus has entered a technology selection process for an A320 narrowbody replacement, suppliers are beginning to align their timelines with the project.

South Korea has identified MUM-T as a critical enabler for future attack helicopter operations, as KAI's Marine Attack Helicopter continues validation trials.

The CEO of MTU Aero Engines spoke out about the impact of U.S. tariffs on the aviation industry as the company confirmed its recently hiked outlook.

The World Defense Show (WDS) has already secured 90% of its exhibitor space for its upcoming 2026 edition.