Aerospace

By Irene Klotz
The company is investigating an unexpected pressure rise in a Merlin 1D engine turbomachinery gas generator.
Space

By Tony Osborne
Prismatic’s PHASA-35 high-altitude pseudo-satellite has been fitted with a sensor payload and been taken through simulated cold soak testing to prepare it for stratospheric flight.
Emerging Technologies

By Graham Warwick
The startup describes the flight from Camarillo to Hayward in California as “the longest flight to date for any commercially relevant aircraft employing electric propulsion.”
Emerging Technologies

Etihad Airways has been officially rated a Five-Star Global Airline by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX). The award was presented to the airline at the virtual APEX Award Ceremony, part of the FTE APEX Virtual Expo, on 9 December.
Aerospace

The arrival of the coronavirus - and its declaration as a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) - transformed the existence of most industries across the globe; including public gatherings and consequently, events.
Aerospace

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Fleet upheavals caused by the coronavirus pandemic may have an impact on the feedstock available for conversion.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
HAPSMobile flies high; Islander automated; multifuel UAV engines; NASA’s X-59 slips; Russia targets quiet supersonics; fresh fruit by autonomous aircraft.
Emerging Technologies

By Bill Carey
Irrational, “fear-based” concerns over drone safety and security are stifling the use of the technology in the U.S. after the initial progress that was made in 2016, leading drone manufacturer DJI says.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Steve Trimble
Ask the Editors: U.S. Air Force and NATO officials have discussed replacing E-3s using a distributed systems approach, but options are not fully developed.
Air Dominance

CAMFIL, Sweden was selected by CTT Systems to supply its air filtration applications for its humidifier products for flight deck, crew rest and cabin.
Aerospace

MIDDLE EAST AIRLINES took delivery of the 10,000th A320 Family aircraft (10000; GTF-powered A321neo) built by Airbus.
Aerospace

Saudi International Airshow 2021, to be held February 16th to 18th in Riyadh, has announced the participation of the Women in Aviation Middle East Chapter, a non-profit association dedicated to providing opportunities to women striving for careers in the aviation industry.
Aerospace

By Guy Norris, Sean Broderick
Cost-cutting moves force Boeing to consolidate 787 production in South Carolina—but what are implications for its Washington sites?
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Jen DiMascio
France to replace Rafales; SDA awards tracking layer contracts; Russian airlifter delayed; and Boeing WGS clears PDR.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
Startup Boom looks ahead to flying its XB-1 scaled demonstrator in 2021 and going supersonic by year-end.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Joe Anselmo, Sean Broderick, Guy Norris
Listen as Aviation Week editors Sean Broderick and Guy Norris discuss the latest ups, downs and relocations at Boeing.
Air Transport

BOEING confirmed plan late last week to consolidate 787 production (out of Everett, WA) to North Charleston in mid-2021, when program transitions to
Aerospace

TRIUMPH GROUP was selected to supply 30 new spare gearboxes (for landing gear door actuation system) for USAF C-5s.
Aerospace

By Graham Warwick
Faster delivery of fresh fruit from grower to consumer is the promise of a test program unveiled by California-based produce company Giumarra and autonomous aircraft startup Reliable Robotics.
Aircraft & Propulsion

BOOM SUPERSONIC rolled out its XB-1 demonstrator (first flight planned for 2021) as prelude to its Overture supersonic commercial transport; aircraft
Aerospace

TELEDYNE CONTROLS, CA was selected by ATSG to provide wireless technology solutions, including GroundLink Comm+, Loadstar Server Enterprise (LSE) and
Aerospace

AIRBUS performed gate-to-gate demonstration (on small-scale, remote-controlled AlbatrossONE) of freely flapping wing-tips (capable of reacting/flexing
Aerospace

DRAGON AVIATION CAPITAL, Singapore and SOFEMA AVIATION SERVICES, Bulgaria teamed to provide online and in-house aviation training courses in ASEAN
Aerospace

By Graham Warwick
HAPSMobile has announced the first stratospheric flight of its AeroVironment-developed Sunglider high-altitude pseudo-satellite, the fifth test flight of the solar-powered long-endurance unmanned aircraft.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Irene Klotz
SpaceX is poised to take over ISS crew rotation missions, with Boeing to follow next year.
Commercial Space