Aerospace

An agency of Italy, Japan and the UK will run the Global Combat Air Program, supported by a yet-to-be formed industrial joint venture.

For the airline and aerospace industries, many questions about pandemic recovery remain unanswered.

By streamlining defense collaboration in key emerging technologies, the AUKUS nations aim to develop “integrated deterrence” in the Indo-Pacific.

An International conference agreement aims to drive global development of sustainable aviation fuel.

AAR Corp. announced on Dec. 21 that it would buy Triumph’s (TGI) Product Support Group for $725 million.

Joby Aviation and NASA have simulated orchestrating 120 air taxi flights per hour in the Dallas-Fort Worth region.

ROLLS-ROYCE launched new set of research tests on aerospace cryogenic liquid hydrogen pump systems at Solihull, UK in partnership with EASYJET; tests will address challenge of taking low-pressure liquid hydrogen, chilled below -250°C, and pressurising it so that it can then be pumped into an engine to be combusted for EIS by mid-2030s.

ROLLS-ROYCE has assembled/mounted to test bench/spun its first 320 kW direct-drive electric motor demonstrator for commuter aircraft at Trondheim, Norway; testing can prove basic mechanical and electrical functionality of motor.

JET PARTS ENGINEERING, WA has FAA approval for 13 new PMAs, including V2500 bleed/HP compressor components, air starter packings, A320/A330/A340 servo valve for brakes, 737NG armrest, and A320 AC generator hardware.

PANASONIC AVIONICS was selected by Icelandair to supply Astrova in-seat IFE systems for its 13 A321LRs on order.

EVE AIR MOBILITY secured R$490m in long-term ESG financing from Bradesco Bank for eVTOL development; BNDES approved credit line.

BOEING received clearance from CAAC to resume 737 MAX deliveries in China, according to unconfirmed media reports.

The world has not known much peace this century, but usually that has meant only good news for the aerospace and defense industry.

Airbus is getting ready to offer outsized cargo services to external customers in 2024 with the BelugaST after obtaining an air operator certificate.

As the year draws to a close, listen in as editors from across the Aviation Week Network reflect on 2023 and share what they think lies ahead in 2024.

This week's Flight Friday focuses on two operator groups that have captured recent headlines due to new narrowbody orders.

In 2024, India and Boeing aim for low Earth orbit, while NASA eyes an excursion around the Moon.

Leaders of the electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing race know the steps in developing and certifying a new aircraft cannot be skipped.

As 2024 gets underway, cargo industry executives are closely watching the macroeconomic factors that will affect demand.

Industry titans will continue to sell off businesses, and private equity will continue to play a central role.

The German airline group, launch customer for the 737-100 in 1968, is going full circle, hoping to create flexibility in its fleet.

From new fighters to launchers, airline production ramps to air taxi certifications, 2024 will be a busy year.

Jeff Hart and Bryan McElwee to Partner, Tyler Letarte and Andrew McElhinney to Principal, and Taylor Casey to VP of AE Industrial Partners.

EVE AIR MOBILITY announced release, for public consultation until mid-February '24, by ANAC of its proposed airworthiness criteria for its eVTOL.

Juan de Bedout to Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President of RTX, Arlington, VA.