Aircraft & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois, Linda Blachly, Alan Dron
Delta Flights Product has created a new personal wheelchair access offering—based on what was just a concept last year.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Tony Osborne
The UK is signaling Tempest’s lead over the European FCAS with advances in ground test rigs and engine aerodynamic work.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
Ukrainian success in fending off Russia’s invasion is changing Western allies’ policy about supplying fighters.
Paris Air Show

By Ben Goldstein
As the 2024 Summer Olympics approach, advanced air mobility providers ramp up plans to offer shuttle services. But obstacles remain.
Paris Air Show

By Tony Osborne
The UK's crewed, supersonic, low-observable demonstrator will use the Eurojet EJ200 engine from the Eurofighter Typhoon.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
Battery worries have led Italy-based Tecnam Aircraft to suspend plans to develop the P-Volt all-electric version of the P2012 twin-engine light aircraft.
Emerging Technologies

By Tony Osborne
The defense cooperation mechanisms of the European Union and European Commission appear to be driving nations to cooperate more closely.
Paris Air Show

By Jens Flottau
Production issues and supply chain shortages are continuing short-term problems for Airbus, but the OEM must also define a long-term product strategy.
Paris Air Show

By Graham Warwick
Ducted-fan Whisper Jet, Quiet cyclorotor propulsion and MIT’s megawatt motor.
Emerging Technologies

By Jens Flottau, Tony Osborne
Airbus has begun work on a next-generation aircraft to enter service in 2035, opting for a novel architecture that may enable use of open-rotor engines.
Paris Air Show

By Joe Anselmo, Guy Norris
Aviation Week editors talk with GE’s CEO about the company’s breakup and new focus on aerospace.
Paris Air Show

By Guy Norris
NASA and Boeing hope the X-66A Sustainable Flight Demonstrator paves the way for more efficient commercial airliner configurations.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jens Flottau
The new short- and medium-haul aircraft will have similar flight envelope characteristics to today’s A320neo family, but much better fuel burn and greater range
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Whisper Aero unveiled a concept for an electric regional air mobility aircraft at the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Aviation conference.
Emerging Technologies

By Jens Flottau, Joe Anselmo
Aviation Week editors talk with Embraer’s CEO about the company’s evolving business and why he’s focusing on India and China.
Paris Air Show

By Jens Flottau, Lori Ranson, Helen Massy-Beresford, Adrian Schofield
The airline industry lost close to $180 billion in the pandemic. Now that profits are returning on strong demand, carriers aim to secure long-term capacity.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
Air New Zealand CEO Greg Foran says the airline is working to determine which of four shortlisted companies it will choose for an electric aircraft purchase.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois
As production ramps up, hiring is now a major concern. Improved production techniques should help on-time delivery and quality.
Paris Air Show

By Thierry Dubois
Safran’s CEO sees challenges and opportunities in aerospace manufacturing and space launch in the coming years.
Paris Air Show

Helen Chachaty
After a four-year hiatus, the Paris Air Show kicks off on June 19 with a renewed presence of U.S., Turkish and Chinese companies.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Ben Goldstein
Advanced air mobility startup Plana Aero recently unveiled its CP-01 hybrid-electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) air taxi.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Graham Warwick
As wildfires rage across Canada, a Belgian startup is pursuing plans to develop a new generation of large-capacity amphibious firefighting aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Ben Goldstein
Airbus is making progress on its urban air mobility vehicle, hoping for certification and service entry this decade.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Guy Norris
Rolls-Royce Electrical unveils new details on the motors, batteries and gas turbine core set for testing for its all-electric and hybrid-electric portfolio.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
Rolls-Royce is expanding research into hydrogen-fueled aviation and the company has recently launched a hydrogen technology program.
Aircraft & Propulsion