Aerospace

United Airlines’ plans to buy Airbus A321XLR to replace its Boeing 757s is a major blow to Boeing that could see the OEM abandoning the proposed new midmarket airplane.

Strikes are taking place every day in Libya’s deadly drone war. In the first conflict where unmanned aerial systems (UAS) are making up the bulk of the air operations, both sides have successfully attacked opposition aircraft. Alan Warnes reports.

There are three possible long-term paths out of the engine-maker’s difficult straits.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), decreased by 3.5% in October 2019, compared to the same period in 2018. However, African carriers see increase of 12.6%.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched a new industry certification—the Center for Excellence for Perishable Logistics (CEIV Fresh)—to improve the handling and the transport by air of perishable products.

Pegasus Airlines has announced its financial results for 2018. The airline increased its number of guests by 8% in 2018 to 30 million, while expanding its turnover by 55% to TRY8.3billion. Pegasus’s annual net profit for 2018 was TRY507million.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on governments and the air cargo industry to focus on three priorities to accommodate the expanding demand for air cargo and ensure the economic and social benefits of aviation can be maximised.

African airlines, facing an increasing problem of fraud, are seeking new payment methods to try to cut down on their financial losses. Alan Dron reports.

Lockheed Martin has received a $1.12 billion contract from the US Government to produce 16 new advanced F-16 Block 70 fighters for the Royal Bahraini Air Force (RBAF). Jon Lake reports.

Footage shown on Algerian national TV and posted by the Algerian Ministry of Defence on its official Facebook page has revealed that two Emirati-developed unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) are now in service with the Algerian Air Force. Jon Lake reports.

Northrop Grumman taps into the internet of things to enable real-time monitoring of the health of munitions and rockets motors.

Formation flying airliners; eVTOL crash cause; Pakistan’s low-cost HAPS; stratospheric glider flights; low-noise approach guidance.

Long-term future hinges upon finding new production facility—and closing more deals.

In aircraft manufacturing, if suppliers want to bet on a winning horse, it looks like larger 737s and A320s are it.

The Atlantic Council-backed play War Words aims to help Americans better relate to U.S. government defense and foreign policies.

If parts of the industry are going back to square one or close to it with electric technology, Japanese newcomers may have opportunities.

Russia’s VRT500 will use a Western engine and avionics as it targets the urban air services niche.

Countries in sub-Saharan Africa are now using an ever-increasing fleet of small and tactical unmanned air vehicles (UAVs), which will soon be augmented by Mauritania fielding its first medium altitude long endurance (MALE) platform. Erwan de Cherisey reports.

Europe’s flutter-free wing; EasyJet and Airbus on electric; Honeywell helps AI startup; Islander is going electric; Boeing’s autonomous teaming test.

Lea Kiesel joined Honeywell Aerospace in 2003 and has worked in engineering and supply chain management. Today, she leads a team of business, engineering and industrialization professionals responsible for developing coating solutions for large-scale production.

Acknowledged as a drone industry pioneer, the Canadian company has gone public after taking a back seat to Chinese competitors.

U.S. Transportation chief Elaine Chao pledges support for the drone community and says safety is a shared responsibility.

Six decades after the rise of the “Nuclear Navy,” fission attracts new military interest.

Warhead reliability, missile acquisition misfires increase scrutiny on U.S. nuclear establishment.

Nanotube heat shield; HAPS in flight—UAVOS’ ApusDuo and AV’s Hawk30; Latecoere tests IFE by light; Army eyes hydrogen power.