Aircraft & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois
CEO says Airbus is simultaneously pursuing its hydrogen aircraft project and looking at a more conventional propulsion system for entry into service in 2035-40.
Emerging Technologies

By Michael Bruno
Prices are rising in aerospace and defense, but few are turning away because of it.
Maintenance & Training

By Lori Ranson
Spirit Airlines expects to see some reduction in Airbus A320neo engine issues this year, but a return to normal could be up to 10 months away.
Airlines & Lessors

By Thierry Dubois
Safran Aircraft Engines is coordinating a European technology demonstration program that is intended to pave the way for flight testing of an open-fan engine.
Emerging Technologies

By Christine Boynton
Southwest Airlines plans to reduce flights in the second half of the year due to ongoing aircraft delivery delays.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
Hainan Airline Group has signed a framework agreement on behalf of subsidiary Urumqi Air with Comac for the Xinjiang-based carrier to add C919s.
Airlines & Lessors

By Thierry Dubois
The French aerospace industry’s lobby group GIFAS is trying to help its members overcome unprecedented difficulties in hiring.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Alan Dron
Lessor Avolon will take 40 Boeing 737 MAXs from the OEM toward the end of this decade, in a switch from its recent method of acquiring the type.
Airlines & Lessors

By Daniel Williams
We look at the latest generation engines CFM LEAP and Pratt & Whitney GTF against the well-established "legacy" engines CFM56 and IAE V2500.
MRO

By Lori Ranson
Indigo Partners is warning that aircraft supply chain issues could be prolonged as far out as 2028.
Airlines & Lessors

By Sean Broderick
Boeing expects several months of 737 production-line and delivery disruptions while repairs to non-conforming parts on nearly 200 737 MAXs are made.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jens Flottau
The move comes after Airbus had missed its 2022 delivery targets for the A320neo program by a significant margin.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Michael Bruno
Boeing is sticking with its full-year and long-term guidance for narrowbody production and corporate financials but warns the ride will be bumpy.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
GKN Aerospace is preparing to begin initial tests of elements of its H2GEAR electric-aircraft powertrain research and technology project later this year.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
GKN Aerospace is gearing up to begin production of its first load-bearing additive-manufactured components.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alan Dron
The new EU rules require jet fuel supplied at EU airports to blend sustainable aviation fuels with kerosene in increasing amounts from 2025.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Kurt Hofmann, David Casey
Eurowings plans to take advantage of the Airbus A321neo’s extended range of 4,000 nm and broaden its network.
Airlines & Lessors

By Matthew Fulco
Engine unit and aftermarket sales have been brisk, particularly to China, where commercial air traffic has grown since Beijing ended its zero-COVID policy.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Michael Bruno
General Electric's first-quarter 2023 financial results blew past many analyst expectations and underscored its coming focus on aerospace engine services.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Helen Massy-Beresford
While the short-term economic situation is uncertain, conversion specialists say long-term trends justify full orderbooks.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Helen Massy-Beresford
The pork cycle economic theory may have parallels with today’s air cargo market.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Aviation Week Network Staff
Russia’s United Engine Corporation (UEC), which develops the 8-ton powerplant, confirmed the certification schedule to Aviation Week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Britten-Norman and Cranfield Aerospace Solutions have agreed to merge to create an integrated producer of zero-emission aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
Parts supplied by Spirit AeroSystems must be inspected and repaired on many 737 MAXs.
Aircraft & Propulsion

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