Aircraft & Propulsion

Batteries for 100-seaters; Daher advances thermoplastics; UK CAA explores hydrogen; MagLev for eVTOL; Beyond flies fuel cell.

A vertiport network linking attractions across Rome is the first element of a vision to build out networks across Southern Europe and eventually elsewhere.

The project was eclipsed by private spacecraft refueling efforts.

Unplanned PW1000G inspections strain Pratt & Whitney’s parts supply chain.

Thales said it expects to complete the acquisition of cockpit communications specialist Cobham Aerospace Communications (AeroComms) in 2024.

After 35 years, Heli-Expo is transforming into a new, broader event to be called Verticon.

Norwegian authorities have recovered the wreckage of a Sikorsky S-92 helicopter that crashed into the sea on Feb. 28, killing one and injuring five onboard.

The rotorcraft-maker’s new president, David Smith, is already making an impact on the company.

Five initiatives that small and medium-size enterprises can take to improve their cash conversion cycle.

The country’s ministers, engineers and industry leaders have waited almost 14 years for the 13-min. first flight of the prototype Kaan on Feb. 21.

An airline operator pre-working group will guide plans for the commercial blended wing body as subscale flight tests pave way for a multirole demonstrator.

MTU Aero Engines continues to seek financial compensation from its partner Pratt & Whitney after GTF-related costs led to the German company's first ever loss.

Listen in to hear from Aviation Week's Guy Norris and Tony Osborne on the ground at Heli-Expo as show organizers have moved to embrace eVTOLs.

Every dollar of aircraft production underpins at least another dollar of supplier activity in all tiers.

Saudi Arabia's The Helicopter Company has signed multi-year framework orders with Airbus and Leonardo for a combined 250 helicopters at Heli-Expo.

Sikorsky has unveiled the configuration of the Hybrid-Electric Demonstrator (HEX), a fully autonomous prototype to be developed with GE Aerospace, at Heli-Expo.

Leonardo is performing a study with Italy’s armed forces on potential missions for the AW609 as the company works to certify the tiltrotor.

FAA certification for Bell's fly-by-wire 525 twin-engine, super-medium helicopter is expected by mid-year, company executives say.

The use of uncrewed systems by Ukraine is inspiring nations including the UK to make major investments in drone capabilities.

The Helicopter Association International (HAI) trade association is rebranding itself as Vertical Aviation International (VAI).

Flight tracking, data recording and connectivity links will come as standard on Leonardo’s AW09 light helicopter when it enters the market in 2025.

An array of technologies is being matured that could transform the design of airliner wings.

Offshore helicopter industry leaders tell Aviation Week about the challenges they face as growth returns after a prolonged downturn.

Ten years after MH370 and 15 years from AF447, industry is closing safety gaps spotlighted by those two accidents.

Comac presented the C919 at an international air show for the first time. It is likely the first step in a long journey to commercial success abroad.