Aircraft & Propulsion

One of the major topics in aerospace manufacturing since the pandemic struck is when will supply chains get fixed.

Two years into its full-scale war with Ukraine, Russia’s airlines face increasing constraints in operating Western-made aircraft.

Europe’s two fast-rotorcraft demonstrator projects are racing to achieve first flight before the EU’s long-running Clean Sky 2 research program finishes.

Wind tunnel evaluations are giving Safran confidence about meeting the targeted noise levels of the RISE open-fan engine demonstrator, company executives say.

Active flow control promises to be lighter, less complex and higher-performing than movable flight controls.

Boeing’s newest 737-7 exemption request faces opposition from inside and outside the FAA.

From hydrogen to nuclear fusion, Aviation Week editors report on the bleeding-edge aerospace technologies that were discussed at the recent AIAA SciTech forum.

AerCap CEO Aengus Kelly has rung the alarm bell on behalf of the Boeing 737 MAX customer base, which 2023 order numbers show is falling further behind Airbus.

Boeing goes back to basics to transform retired MD-90 for future truss-braced wing test role.

The agency and airframer are overcoming atmospheric and technical challenges to see how sustainable aviation fuel affects emissions and contrails.

Regardless of who shot down the A-50 AEW, its loss is a major embarrassment for Russian Air Force commanders.

The self-governed island expects local companies will contribute 75% to the program to replace the Beechcraft T-34C.

Europe’s distributed-propulsion demo; cryocompressed hydrogen; uncrewed cargo eVTOL.

Dassault Aviation Group delivered 26 new Falcon jets in 2023, compared to 32 in 2022, according to Dassault.

Figeac Aero's announcement signals to OEMs that they can count on the critical supplier, the future of which was once at stake during the COVID crisis.

Airbus Helicopters is acquiring U.S.-based uncrewed aircraft systems developer Aerovel to bolster its portfolio of tactical UAS products.

NASA's new X-59 demonstrator, unveiled Jan. 12, promises to dampen sonic booms into a mere thud.

A number of GIFAS members, not only small suppliers, face a combination of financial problems.

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With its Moon landing no longer a possibility, Peregrine was repurposed for in-space operations.

Problematic Spirit AeroSystems-supplied 737-9 panels evaded Boeing quality checks and may have caused a Jan. 5 Alaska Airlines accident.

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

With 2023 wrapping up generally on a high in the aviation industry, it is time to look back and see how 2023 faired when compared to 2019.

Could the opening to Saudi Eurofighter sales also pave the way for an A400M deal?

“We’re not going to point fingers,” the Boeing CEO said. “Because, yes, it escaped their factory; but then it escaped ours too. So, we’re all in this together.”