Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
California-based startup Natilus has announced plans to develop a 200-seat blended wing body (BWB) airliner targeting the underserved midmarket.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Chinese automaker Chery has flown the prototype flight module for a drive/fly electric “land and air” vehicle.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Graham Warwick
Air White Whale has rolled out the W5000 uncrewed cargo aircraft, a twin turboprop larger than the Cessna SkyCourier.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Graham Warwick
Drag-reducing wake thruster; superconducting motor for Airbus; autonomy for Anthem flight deck; China’s large tiltrotor.
Emerging Technologies

By Molly McMillin
Striking machinist union members at Textron Aviation voted to ratify the company’s newest labor contract offer and agreed to end their walkout.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jens Flottau
Lilium is urgently seeking further rescue options after the German budget committee rejected a proposed €50 million loan guarantee for the startup.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Joe Anselmo, Sean Broderick, Guy Norris, Daniel Williams
It’s been nearly five years since the cutting-edge aircraft first flew, but you won’t fly on one before 2026. Aviation Week’s team explains how we got here.
Check 6

By Chen Chuanren
Taipei is scaling back its industrial ambitions in ending its pursuit of a homegrown fifth-generation fighter.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Ben Goldstein
A handful of startups are betting that more efficient electric and hybrid propulsion will open up new markets around the world for water-based aviation.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Tony Osborne
Like the rest of the aerospace industry, the firefighting sector struggles to retain and train enough people in the face of increasing demand.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Ben Goldstein
Boeing-owned startup Wisk has already partnered with several entities in the regioN, one of its launch markets.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Robert Wall
MTU Aero Engines has lifted its earnings outlook for the year, crediting internal business performance for the healthier outlook.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
Boeing has put a figure on its highly anticipated effort to shore up its balance sheet, disclosing plans to raise as much as $25 billion in liquidity.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Tony Osborne
As the threat of wildfires grows, industry prepares new fleets of modern fixed-wing aircraft to tackle them.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
United Aircraft has completed the production of its first R6000 6-metric-ton tiltrotor drone.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
Boeing's disclosure of another round of program charges may be aimed at shifting the narrative around the upcoming third-quarter earnings call.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Graham Warwick
Fan-in-wing VTOL airlifter; Electrifying the C-130; Hover record goal for LH2 drone; Fly-drive logistics eVTOL.
Emerging Technologies

By Jens Flottau
Lilium has received initial approval for a €220 million ($240 million) French government support package, industry sources tell Aviation Week.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Chen Chuanren
Airship startup Flying Whales is aiming to establish its first Australian base as soon as 2028, despite not having a working prototype yet.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
The engine-maker’s failure to sell its electric propulsion unit reflects the financial fragility of the advanced air mobility sector.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jens Flottau, Christine Boynton
Boeing and the International Association of Machinists accused each other of not being willing to move after another round of mediated negotiations collapsed Oct. 8.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Tony Osborne
The airframer aims to prove the Racer’s eco mode, higher speeds and lower fuel burn during 2025.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The Black Hawk has spawned numerous variants and derivations over its 50-year career.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
Open fan or ducted? Airbus updates progress on crucial engine selection process for next-generation single-aisle A320 replacement.
Emerging Technologies