Aircraft & Propulsion

Boom Supersonic has chosen Honeywell’s Anthem integrated flight deck for its Mach 1.7 Overture airliner.

Recovery to pre-pandemic engine production levels is in sight for some, as other manufacturers battle durability and supply chain challenges.

Listen in is as Ethiopian Airlines CCO Lemma Yadecha Gudeta talks about closing in on a 400-seat aircraft order.

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has published noise standards for electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing aircraft.

Hydrogen is conspicuous by its absence from ATR's latest product development strategy that looks out over the next decade and beyond.

E-fuel SAF is widely favored as a longer-term path to decarbonizing aviation.

The deal would see SAF delivered to Amsterdam Schiphol, allowing LOT to access carbon reduction benefits without directly using the fuel on its own flights.

A Comac C919 is participating in a five-day exhibition flight to Hong Kong, marking the airliner’s first time flying outside of mainland China.

SAS Link has completed deployment of its planned fleet of 10 Embraer E195 E1s, with the arrival of the last (of four) aircraft from lessor Azorra.

Ampaire is claiming a world record for hybrid-electric aircraft endurance after completing a nonstop 12-hr. flight with its Electric EEL propulsion testbed.

A new FAA draft rule would codify Pratt & Whitney’s recommended next steps for PW1100G engines affected by contaminated material.

UAC reportedly plans to improve the Soviet-legacy Tupolev Tu-214 narrowbody passenger airliner to meet requirements from air operators.

The process will mandate nacelle design changes on the Boeing 737NG fleet that were prompted by a fatal accident and a related NTSB recommendation.

Whether it be through fleet renewal or seat reconfiguration, falling emissions per ASK are always a positive thing.

The goal for aviation fuel in 2030 to be 5% less carbon intensive than conventional jet fuel will be partly achieved through lower carbon aviation fuels (LCAF).

Boeing is promoting Stephanie Pope to COO in 2024, a move that catapults the veteran Boeing leader on to the short list of potential CEO successors.

Airbus, Boeing and Embraer hope the worst supplier and production problems are behind them, but engine issues continue to hold them back.

Maeve Aerospace has revealed plans for an 80-seat hybrid-electric turboprop offering 40% lower fuel burn in cruise than the aircraft it is replacing.

German air-taxi startup Volocopter is pressing ahead with plans to launch commercial service at the Paris Olympics next summer, despite mounting opposition.

Third-party training inconsistent with Boeing’s recommendations and Virgin Australia’s adopted procedures contributed to several hard landings, the ATSB said.

The coming year is shaping up to be even better than 2023 for aerospace and defense companies with both cash flow and profitability looking robust.

Thai Airways reportedly is close to finalizing a deal with Boeing for 80 787-family aircraft as part of the flag carrier’s fleet renewal program.

Italian regional Sky Alps says it will double its fleet to 14 De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400s during 2024.

Cathay Pacific has taken another significant step in its fleet-renewal efforts with an order for six Airbus A350F freighters.

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