Aircraft & Propulsion

By Joe Anselmo, Sean Broderick, Michael Bruno, Jens Flottau, Guy Norris
Editors share their impressions of an in-depth conversation with Kelly Ortberg after the Boeing CEO spoke exclusively with Aviation Week.
Check 6

By Joe Anselmo, Guy Norris, Sean Broderick
The CEO talks about his plans for a turnaround, Boeing’s future in space, when it might launch a new airliner and the huge F-47 fighter win.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Steve Trimble
Saab formally declared the GlobalEye aircraft a candidate for Canada’s requirement for an airborne early warning and control platform.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. will develop a stealthy uncrewed aircraft system powered by a novel hybrid-electric propulsion system.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Czech airframer Aero Vodochody has signed an agreement with Lockheed Martin for the development of a reconnaissance pod.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Indonesia has declared it will acquire an additional batch of Dassault Rafales from France.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
Northrop Grumman is pressing the U.S. Air Force to increase the pace of B-21 procurement and the overall buy.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
Lockheed Martin has outlined a series of upgrades to the F-35 that could provide fifth-generation-plus capabilities.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
Royal Canadian Air Force pilots recently started familiarization training on Lockheed Martin F-35As.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Steve Trimble
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to sign an accord to join a European rearmament plan in a move to diversify its defense portfolio beyond the U.S.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Vivienne Machi
Rocket Lab is entering the payload market and deepening its involvement in national security space by acquiring Geost for $275 million.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
The Indian government unveiled a new industry partnership model on May 27 to fast-track development of the country’s first stealth fighter.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
The Edwards AFB test flight of Quarterhorse Mk.1 marks the first step on a path to follow-on high-speed test aircraft, including autonomous uncrewed products.
Emerging Technologies

By Guy Norris
Hermeus has flown its remotely piloted Quarterhorse Mk. 1 demonstrator, marking a key step toward follow-on development of supersonic and hypersonic vehicles.
Emerging Technologies

By Tony Osborne
The Netherlands has flown the final F-16 bound for Ukraine to Belgium, where it will be made ready for operations.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
A Pentagon-funded demonstration is on track next month to launch a series of experimental cargo delivery flights in North Dakota.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Sweden is acquiring two used Global 6500 business jets for the VIP mission, replacing a long-serving fleet of Gulfstreams.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
The U.S. Navy is progressing in the early stages of its long-term vertical lift plan.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Leonardo is proposing that Japan participates in its Proteus autonomous rotorcraft program.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
A Leonardo executive has confirmed reports that it is in talks with Kawasaki Heavy Industries to integrate its systems into the P-1 maritime patrol aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Craig Caffrey and Rachel Hutchison
Once unthinkable, Europe now outspends the U.S. in some defense figures, but building back its arsenal will take time.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Brandon Patrick
Japan has plotted a methodical and phased approach to fighter modernization that will transform their air combat capabilities in a relatively short amount of time.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Tony Osborne
BAE Systems officials have hinted at further progress in the assembly of the Future Combat Air Demonstrator aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
The House of Representatives on May 22 barely passed President Donald Trump’s extensive spending package, which includes a $150 billion plus-up in DOD spending.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Graham Warwick
Merlin received an experimental airworthiness certificate from New Zealand's CAA, allowing it to begin certification flight testing of its autonomous system.
Advanced Air Mobility