Aircraft & Propulsion

Boeing entered August having delivered 204 737 MAXs in 2022 so far and now aims to deliver 400 by year's end.

Hydrogen fuel cell propulsion for aviation is getting its start using automotive technology, but meeting the performance requirements of future commercial aircraft will require technology improvements across a broad range of components.

Japan Airlines is to participate in a project to explore business models for the implementation of advanced air mobility services in Tokyo.

Rolls-Royce remains confident that a steady uptick in flying hours across its civil-engine portfolio will translate into year-over-year growth in total shop visits, the company said.

Embraer plans to decide the engine supplier for its proposed turboprop by year-end, the company said.

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Proposed new federal legislation would renew the legal authorities already granted to U.S. agencies to protect critical infrastructure and events against rogue drones and empower the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to “proactively” prevent drone incursions at airports.

Southwest says it does not expect any 737-7 deliveries until next year, raising questions about the model’s certification progress.

For now, urban air mobility is focused on small two-four-passenger air taxis. But a UK study suggests that larger, 30-50-seat electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft could be competitive with existing modes of public transportation while reducing emissions and congestion.

The expected restart of Boeing 787 deliveries means attention will soon shift to how quickly the stored backlog will move and new aircraft will roll out.

The Airbus A350F has now won 31 firm orders from six customers.

As industry eyes growth, suppliers are struggling to staff up so they can keep up.

This is the summer of supply chain discontent in aerospace and defense, according to widespread laments by top executives in recent quarterly financial updates.

Manufacturers’ revised fleet outlooks reflect changing air freight market.

The FAA has approved Boeing’s plan for inspection and correcting 787 production issues, marking a major step towards re-starting deliveries.

U.S. startup Avelo Airlines believes international pilots could help it meet ambitious future growth targets.

Etihad Airways has raised the possibility of returning its Airbus A380s to service as the market rebounds—but only if several factors align.

Russia’s Irkut Corporation has sent the airframe of its Superjet NEW (SSJ-NEW) passenger jet for endurance tests.

Ethiopian will become Africa’s first customer for the Airbus A350-1000.

NASA study seeks to improve air-to-ground connectivity for commercial aviation.

Southwest Airlines does not expect to receive any 737-7s in 2022, the airline says, raising the possibility that the variant may not be certified before a year-end law that affects its flight deck design.

The airline will only take delivery of 66 Boeing 737 MAX narrowbodies instead of the 114 it originally planned to add to its fleet.

Hybrid Air Vehicles has begun marketing a larger cousin of its in-development low-carbon Airlander 10 airship, and has set up a partner program with potential customers to help inform design and specification.

Safran has found titanium suppliers to replace Russia’s VSMPO and sourcing the critical metal for engine manufacturing is no longer a problem, according to CEO Olivier Andries.