Aircraft & Propulsion

By Piotr Butowski
Tupolev’s PAK DA strategic bomber program aims to fly its first prototype in 2024.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jen DiMascio, Tony Osborne, Chen Chuanren, Steve Trimble
South Korea’s aspirations for building an aerospace and defense industry are gaining validation, with Poland’s announced intent to buy FA-50 light combat aircraft and the first flight of Korea Aerospace Industries’ KF-21 fighter.
Defense

By Steve Trimble
A unique design feature has excluded the Lockheed Martin F-35 fleet from a grounding order that has hobbled other aircraft using Martin-Baker ejection seats.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
BAE Systems is closing in on the first delivery of Eurofighter Typhoons to Qatar as production work on components for the combat aircraft grows to accommodate new orders from Germany and Spain.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Fearing potential sanctions, the Philippines government scrapped the $227 million deal.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury told investors that the company remained “fully committed” to the European FCAS.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
The long-awaited decision by the U.S. Army to select its next helicopter could slip into fiscal 2023 as the service works through its “event-based” process, the service’s acquisition boss says.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
A new financial charge on the MQ-25 program in Boeing’s second quarter results raises the company’s total losses on the uncrewed aerial tanker to 54% of the value of the engineering and manufacturing development contract.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Korea Aerospace Industries has broken into the European market, securing agreements with Poland to provide 48 FA-50 light combat aircraft and other defense equipment.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois
Nathalie Tarnaud Laude will succeed Stefano Bortoli as the CEO of ATR effective Sept. 17.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jen DiMascio
Europe tops up R&D fund; Congress weighs in on F-35 engine; Typhoon fighter munition sales approved; Japan outlines investment priorities.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Steve Trimble
As the U.S. military experiments with expendable and attritable aircraft, Kratos Turbine Technologies has unveiled a small turbofan engine that offers a cheaper price tag and a shorter lifespan than existing alternatives.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
The U.S. Air Force needs to reach a decision on the future of engines on its Lockheed Martin F-35 fleet quickly, though Secretary Frank Kendall says he is not s
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Airbus, MBDA and a consortium of German companies are planning to form a joint venture to support the development of the European Future Combat Air System.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The EU is to plough more than €300 million into defense aerospace projects.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Chen Chuanren
The internet is abuzz with theories after a prototype Chengdu J-10C fighter aircraft was photographed with a new conformal spine, similar to those found on some Lockheed Martin F-16Ds.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Tufan Erginbilgic will replace outgoing CEO Warren East, who announced his departure in February.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jen DiMascio
Thirty-five members of the U.S. Congress say they are concerned about an Air Force proposal to use its Advanced Engine Technology Program propulsion system to replace the F-35 fighter’s current powerplant.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
Northrop Grumman says it is ready to become a prime contractor on future fighter programs.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Since all 12 KAI FA-50PH were delivered in 2017, the S.211 has primarily been used for pilot training.
Light Attack and Advanced Training

By Garrett Reim, Bill Carey
Advanced air mobility developer Beta Technologies has secured a 75-year lease at Burlington International Airport in Vermont to build a 355,000-ft.² electric aircraft production facility.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Tony Osborne
The UK Royal Air Force is advancing its work on the development of synthetic aviation fuels as it eyes becoming net zero by 2040.
Farnborough Airshow

By Tony Osborne
Bristow Group has secured a 10-year contract with the UK’s Department of Transport to provide search-and-rescue services to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
RAF high-speed testbed plan provides hypersonic debut opportunity for Reaction Engines heat exchanger and propulsion technology.
Farnborough Airshow

By Steve Trimble, Tony Osborne, Brian Everstine
Original concepts for an “attritiable” Loyal Wingman are diverging in favor of a mix of greater and lesser advanced platforms.
Farnborough Airshow