Airbus will have completed “very advanced studies” on a stretched version of the A220 by the end of the year as it works out if it needs a more powerful engine.
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works has agreed to explore opportunities with Electra.aero for the startup’s in-development EL9 ultra-short-takeoff-and-landing aircraft.
The S-97 Raider is a high-speed scout and attack compound helicopter developed by Sikorsky Aircraft, featuring the innovative X2 Technology with a coaxial rotor system.
Max Aerospace & Aviation Ltd has signed a partnership agreement with the Government of Maharashtra to establish a helicopter manufacturing operation in Nagpur.
Airbus has seen improvements in the overall performance of its supply chain, but engines and cabin parts continue to be a major challenge for the time being.
Despite the FAA being told to lift the overland supersonic flight ban, the X-59 low boom demonstrator remains highly relevant, says NASA’s acting administrator.
Pratt & Whitney says the BWB in development by JetZero is an “interesting opportunity” for the potential launch of an updated version of the PW2000, an engine which first entered commercial service on the Boeing 757 in January 1983.
More details are emerging on how ATR and Pratt & Whitney Canada plan to improve on the ATR 72-600 as they target 2035 for entry into service of a new aircraft.
U.S. carrier Republic Airways will evaluate Beta Technologies’ all-electric CX-300 conventional-takeoff-and-landing aircraft for passenger and cargo use.
Blue Spirit Aero performed taxiing tests with its light hydrogen-electric Dragonfly last week and is planning to fly with a second demonstrator in Q1 2026.
Aircraft hydrogen fuel cell specialist H3 Dynamics is teaming with XSun to develop what they describe as the world’s first solar-hydrogen-electric UAS.
GKN Aerospace is focusing on cryogenic cooling system and electrical network technology for hydrogen-fueled aircraft under the Airbus-led ICEFlight project.
Honeywell Aerospace may see a further increase in its share of defense turnover because of booming demand, but the unit’s boss says commercial revenues will still dominate in the future.
CFM is increasing the pace and breadth of testing for its RISE advanced propulsion technology program with preparations underway with Airbus for subscale aircraft performance wind tunnel tests.
An open-fan engine would be less efficient than a more conventional ducted turbofan on a future narrowbody aircraft, says RTX Chief Scientist Michael Winter.
At this year's Paris Air Show engine-maker Safran is exhibiting a turbine rear frame made with additive manufacturing under the RISE technology program.
