Aircraft & Propulsion

Canada is seeking multiple types to make its tactical rotorcraft fleet relevant in the face of new High North defense challenges.

In contrast with ATR’s parallel hybrid approach to the EVO, Aura Aero is betting on a series hybrid layout involving two turbogenerators.

The UK-based helicopter businesses of Airbus and Leonardo are set for leadership changes.

Rolls-Royce plans to commence a new round of tests soon to further boost the performance of the Trent 1000 engine as it looks to regain market share on the 787.

MTU and Pratt & Whitney want a place on the next narrowbodies developed by Boeing and Airbus. The engine-makers now rule out an open fan.

The aircraft-maker’s much-anticipated production rate increases on its key programs remain tied to quality improvement targets that appear to be in sight.

Turbulence canceling; deep learning controls flow; stratospheric test flight; and imaging manufacturing defects.

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

The airframer faces challenges on several fronts in leaving stubborn problems in its wake this year.

There are three lessons to take away from Airbus’ admission that it is delaying its hydrogen-fueled aircraft dream.

Airbus faces challenges on several fronts in 2025 as the looming acquisition of sites from Spirit AeroSystems is proving more complex than hoped while engine deliveries remain slow.

The Airbus CEO says talks with Leonardo and Thales to fix an overcapacity problem in European satellite development and production could lead to creating a combined entity modeled on missile-maker MBDA.

The 100-kW ENGINeUS 100B1 is designed to power electric training aircraft.

A Munich startup maintains that it can use available technology to develop an electric short-haul aircraft.

MTU's CEO says his company and partner Pratt & Whitney plan to develop a ducted second-generation of the GTF for the next Airbus and Boeing narrowbodies.

The UK's competition regulator has begun an inquiry into Safran's protracted acquisition of an actuation and flight control system unit from Collins Aerospace.

ZeroAvia has secured the first sale of a standalone electric propulsion system to Jetcruzer International.

Reversals by major OEMs put the burden of aviation decarbonization on startups and small aircraft.

The airframer has received approval for a maintenance interval extension on the nose landing gear, and engineers are working to improve other systems.

Supernal eVTOL breaks cover; Climate Impulse takes shape; monitoring battery health; autonomous aerial application.

Leonardo has been forced to pause flight testing of its AW09 light helicopter after discovering issues with parts provided by a supplier.

Edge Group’s Powertech engine business is looking to secure the first partnership agreements to underpin its ambition to develop a broad range of engines.

As Airbus puts hydrogen on the back burner and ATR delays its hybrid-electric turboprop, does the industry have a prayer of meeting its net-zero goals?

The zero-emission airliner delay leaves advancing hydrogen to startups that are focusing on retrofits and smaller aircraft.

Thales and France-based carrier Amelia are scaling up their collaboration on preventing the formation of condensation trails, or contrails.