Aircraft & Propulsion

Odys Aviation continues on track for first deliveries by year-end.of its Laila hybrid-electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing UAV.

The U.S. Navy hopes to finalize requirements for the replacement of MH-60R/S helicopters as it balances an expected mix of crewed and uncrewed aircraft.

The U.S. Navy is targeting a 25% increase in the operational range of its future F/A-XX strike fighter compared to its existing F/A-18 Super Hornet fleet.

This is the story of my impromptu interview on April 2 with Lt. Brig. Gen. Afshin Khajehfard, head of the Iran Aviation Industries Organization.

Australia has selected the Northrop Grumman AN/ALQ-251 radio frequency countermeasures (RFCM) system for its new fleet ofC-130J Hercules airlifters.

A 15-year campaign by Swedish fighter manufacturer Saab to score a sale in Colombia finally paid off, paving the way for potential new sales for the Gripen E/F.

According to data from Aviation Week Intelligence Network’s Fleet Discovery Military tool, the global fleet of C-390s will increase more than 500% by 2035, from the ten in service today to 51 in 2035.

U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command has received the L3Harris/Air Tractor OA-1K Skyraider II.

Denel and Embraer have agreed to a framework for future industrial collaboration on the KC-390.

The UK says F-35 delays to production and upgrades will not impact its plans to declare the aircraft's full operational capability.

Anduril has signed three MOUs with South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration, LIG Nex1 and Korean Air to collaborate on uncrewed weapons and AI.

The UK Royal Air Force (RAF) has become the first of the Eurofighter partner nations to formally retire the Tranche 1 variant of the combat aircraft.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced the selection of Saab Gripen E/F fighters late on April 2.

Boeing has been awarded an $18.2 million contract by the U.S. Air Force to mature autonomous refueling.

The first Block 70 model F-16 has landed in Bulgaria, the country’s defense ministry has announced.

Hanwha Aerospace will invest KRW750 billion into development and production facilities for GA-ASI MQ-1 Gray Eagle uncrewed system and engines.

The U.S. State Department has expanded its Lockheed Martin F-16 C/D Blk. 70/72 package to the Philippines, as it hopes to secure a deal in Southeast Asia.

Embraer is hoping other customers can emulate the KC-390’s smooth entry into service with the Portuguese Air Force.

Taiwan is moving at a steady pace with air force modernization, but its procurement goals seem to clash with what its primary ally, the U.S., sees as priorities

Drone manufacturer Red Cat Holdings reported just $4.9 million in revenue for the eight months ended Dec. 31, 2024.

Survey Copter has unveiled a vertical takeoff and landing version of its Aliaca tactical platform.

The UK’s EH101 Merlin rotorcraft fleet will be supported under a £165 million ($213.1 million) two-year extension awarded to Leonardo Helicopters.

Sweden will buy four Embraer C-390s through a multinational contracting vehicle established last July by the Netherlands.

Delayed and over budget, the CVN 78 maintains a high sortie generation rate despite development hurdles.

A monthslong drama is playing out mostly behind the scenes over the future of South America's largest active fighter deal.