Aerospace

Mars exploration advocates tackle racism and diversity.

Readers write about GPS mismanagement, AW&ST as invaluable information source and Boeing 737 handling trials.

With the commercial aviation manufacturers and suppliers still reeling from COVID-19, Eric Fanning, president of the Aerospace Industries Association

After repeated attempts to sell a solid-propellant, heavy-lift space launcher to the U.S. national security community, Northrop Grumman is discontinuing work on its Omega rocket, the company said Sept. 10.

Mark Bowman to Chief Financial Officer of First Class Air Holdings, Louisville, KY.

Pipistrel is developing a family of unmanned cargo aircraft as a follow-on to the first type-certified electric trainer.

Multiple industry projects are underway as the U.S. Air Force seeks to redefine design requirements for an attritable propulsion system.

Arianespace enters smallsat ride-share service while Rocket Lab debuts Photon satellite.

CPaT GLOBAL, TX launched Invent training software platform for on-demand access to efficiently create, modify and maintain distance learning material.

Ed Dandridge to Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer of Boeing (effective September 28).

UEC-KLIMOV (United Engine Corporation) announced €5.6m project to develop a hybrid engine to power commercial aircraft such as Il-114-300.

AIRBUS teamed with Frechbee, SAS and three air navigation service providers to test two A350s under fello'fly demonstrator project (part of Airbus

BELCAN signed MOU with Spirit AeroSystems to be onsite as strategic partner in Spirit's Aerospace Innovation Centre (AIC) in Prestwick, Scotland, to

Ask the Editors: Mitsubishi’s inexperience with developing commercial aircraft has led to a series of delays in its regional jet program.

BOEING disclosed production issue (in Salt Lake City) with 787 horizontal stabilizer that could delay deliveries; it found certain components were

FLYHT has China Express Airlines order for 20 AFIRS units for its ARJ21s.

The air navigation service provider of Hong Kong will introduce satellite-based surveillance of aircraft in its flight information region beginning early next year, data provider Aireon announced Sept. 9.

GE AVIATION redesigned CT7 mid frame structure for additive manufacturing that combines 300 to one part, saving weight and reducing assembly steps.

AERSALE and MONOCLE ACQUISITION announced revised agreement to merge in $300m deal (vs $430m in original deal), to create aftermarket solutions

AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS AND MANUFACTURING (ASM), TX achieved FAA Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) to provide certification approvals for avionics

Walmart announced the start of a pilot program to deliver grocery items by drone in Fayetteville, North Carolina on Sept. 9.

NASA is turning to its Commercial Lunar Payload Services providers to bid on the delivery of 10 science investigations and technology demonstrations to a nonpolar region of the Moon in 2022.

The French government has reiterated its desire to see a hydrogen-fueled Airbus flying in service by 2035, firmly reacting to those claiming the move is too risky.

Most observers agree that aircraft manufacturers are still too optimistic with regards to demand for new aircraft.

After decades of fundamental research, AFRL readies rotating detonation engine concepts for potential missile, engine and rocket roles.