Aerospace

South Korea plans an industrial leap into the ranks of modern fighter engine-makers, outlining a 14-year plan to field a supersonic, high-performance turbofan.

Leonardo says that despite a ticking clock, it still aims to finalize an industrial partnership for its troubled aerostructures activities before year’s end.

Joby Aviation has powered on the first aircraft for use in its Type Inspection Authorization flight test campaign.

Eve Air Mobility, backed by Embraer, signed a framework agreement Nov. 3 with Bahrain’s Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications (MTT).

The long-awaited first flight of Eve Air Mobility’s engineering prototype is expected by the end of this year or early next year.

The FAA is prepared to cut flights by 10% at 40 high-traffic markets around the nation, responding to evidence of mounting pressures and fatigue.

Aircraft demand recovered immediately after the pandemic and airframers have been struggling with production ever since, but is the tide now turning?

Brussels has adopted the Sustainable Transport Investment Plan as part of a broader transport package—a move aviation industry groups have said marks a step forward but highlights the need to accelerate SAF.

The Boeing 777-9 is planned to arrive in 2027, seven years after the initial target. Customers are struggling to adapt amid a broader shortage of widebodies.

ATR received a request from the Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking to fly a demonstrator in 2029.

As Boeing slows down 777X flight testing, GE is accelerating GE9X dust ingestion durability testing.

The UK has launched the first government-supported research projects under a new program to understand the climate contribution of non-CO2 aircraft emissions.

Star Catcher Industries says it has demonstrated wireless laser power beaming, transmitting 1.1 kW of electrical power to off-the-shelf solar panels.

A better picture of how Western aerospace and defense manufacturers are adapting to the accelerating retrenchment in globalization is emerging.

Vertical Aerospace, a UK air taxi startup, is set to commence transition flight testing this week.

JetFuel Direct has launched a new digital platform aimed at connecting airlines, business jet and cargo operators directly with fuel suppliers.

Beta Technologies has raised more than $1 billion by listing in New York with proceeds set to support the electric aircraft startup's expansion.

Bye Aerospace shifted its production strategy while it works on its full-scale prototype two-seat electric trainer ahead of a planned first flight next year.

Japan Airlines is leveraging a new collaboration with Maeve Aerospace to gain early insight into the design of a hybrid-electric regional aircraft.

The Republic of Korea Air Force plans to field aircraft piloted by artificial intelligence by the early 2030s to fly alongside KAI F-50 and KF-21 fighters.

Metal-organic frameworks offer lightweight solid-state hydrogen storage for drones.

Steady rate increases on Boeing’s two key in-service commercial models signal that the airframer’s turnaround is gaining steam.

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Honeywell says Jim Currier, CEO of Honeywell Aerospace Technologies, will retain his role as head when Honeywell Aerospace is spun off in 2026.

Lockheed Martin has signed a memorandum of understanding with PsiQuantum to develop quantum algorithms for aerospace and defense applications.