Aerospace

The pace of hypersonic strike systems research is picking up internationally, galvanized by developments in Russia and China.

This webinar took place June 12, 2020 The U.S. has found itself in bind after bind over the issue of 5G networks. It needs faster, secure

Representatives from the three commercial Human Lander System developers recently chosen by NASA to shuttle future astronauts from lunar orbit to the Moon’s surface are expressing confidence that their efforts can help the agency achieve the White House goal of returning to the Moon with astronauts in 2024 and establishing a sustainable presence.

Readers write about First Take graph proportions, "STOLPort" history, COVID-19 and airlines, and NASA’s C-17 role.

Russia buys interim fighter-bombers; GA-ASI to vie for MQ-9 replacement; KC-46 RVS testing coming; COVID-19 contractor relief bill?

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

NASA has awarded Astrobotic a $199.5 million contract to deliver the Volatiles Investigation Polar Exploration Rover (VIPER) to the Moon’s south pole in 2023, where it will search for water ice deposits that could be useful to future astronauts.

Ask the Editors: The return to pre-COVID-19 production rates will vary, but manufacturers are aware the process may be slow and arduous.

AIRFLOW was established by former Airbus Vahana team members to develop an eSTOL aircraft for short-haul cargo.

FRENCH GOVT announced plan to team with French aviation industry (Airbus, Dassault, Safran and Thales)/private investors to set up €500m fund for

SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS expects to drop 737 MAX production for 2020 from 125 shipsets to 105 or less after being instructed by BOEING to pause additional

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released September data for global air freight markets showing that air cargo demand, while strengthening, remains depressed compared to 2019 levels. The Middle Eastern carriers reported a decline of 2.5%.

The World Travel Awards 2020 has unveiled its Middle East 2020 winners with Flynas, Etihad Airways and Oman Air winning gongs.

Empirical Systems Aerospace (ESAero) is conducting fit checks with an advanced wing for NASA’s X-57 electric propulsion demonstrator as the X-plane progresses toward a first flight at Armstrong Flight Research Center at Edwards AFB in California.

Design software providers are working closely with customers to fully industrialize additive manufacturing.

KUEHNE+NAGEL was selected by TriMas Aerospace to establish a European logistics hub in Luxembourg as strategic partner to support new business

ELEMENT MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY has invested in aerospace testing capabilities at its lab in Montreal, formerly known as Exova Pointe-Claire.

Gary Smith to Chief Operating Officer of Trenchard Aviation Group, UK.

PLATAINE, Israel released Version 4.0 of its cloud-based production scheduler.

SCHATZ BEARING, NY was invited by Boeing Commercial Airplanes to participate in its Premier Bidder Program for precision ball bearings.

Ask the Editors: The supersonic renaissance slowed before the pandemic, but new aircraft should come to market after aviation recovers.

MRO providers move ahead with consolidations despite adverse impacts from COVID-19 pandemic.

Kaman developing commercial unmanned aircraft based on K-Max heavy-lift helicopter.

Douglas Hurley and Robert Behnken lifted off aboard SpaceX rocket, first Americans to launch into orbit on a U.S. vehicle since shuttle.

Six months after the ADS-B mandate entered force, the FAA says it is pleased with the level of compliance.