Aircraft & Propulsion

With the integration of High Point’s capabilities, Dzyne’s platform will encompass a range of defense technology solutions.

Sikorsky and GE Aerospace are beginning the installation and testing of T901 engines on U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters.

The Danish government is adjusting its F-35 plans because of delays the fighter program has suffered in introducing the Technology Refresh 3 software upgrade.

The region is going shopping to address defense shortfalls, with counter-UAS on most countries’ lists.

With a large swath of the region looking to modernize over an array of mission areas, Latin America should prove uniquely fertile to military aircraft manufacturers of at all levels over the coming decade.

Boeing modifies the Leonardo AW139 for the U.S. Air Force’s crewed Grey Wolf configuration.

The Swedish government has signed a contract with Saab to acquire a third GlobalEye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) system aircraft.

Sierra Nevada will provide Finland with two Bombardier Challenger 650 surveillance aircraft, the country’s border guard says.

U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall cast doubt on the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter program in an interview with Aviation Week. Listen in as editors Brian Everstine, Steve Trimble and Robert Wall break down what we know—and what we don't know.

Boeing executives harbor little hope for extending F/A-18E/F production beyond the last scheduled delivery to the U.S. Navy in 2027.

Boeing executives revealed on June 26 that construction had started on a highly secure Advanced Combat Aircraft Facility in St. Louis.

The Russian government has canceled MAKS-2024, the country’s major air show.

Boeing started receiving the marketing licenses for the MQ-25 in late 2022 for Australia, France, Japan and the UK, but withheld release of the information.

Leonardo says its AW609 tiltrotor has completed ship trials involving the Italian Navy’s Cavour aircraft carrier.

MTU and Safran have formed the European Military Rotorcraft Engine Alliance to produce a powerplant for the EU Next-Generation Rotorcraft Technologies project.

Russia’s United Engine Corporation has handed over new VK650V turboshaft engines to be flight-tested on the Ansat light-twin helicopter.

Will Bombardier’s military work help it evolve into a stronger competitor?

The Brazilian manufacturer has had some success selling its military transport internationally, but the biggest campaigns are yet to come.

The critical design review for the Eurodrone project is now scheduled for May 2025, reflecting delays in completing the program’s preliminary design review.

South Korea has awarded initial production contracts for the KF-21 fighter jet to KAI, Hanwha Aerospace and Hanwha Systems.

Next-Generation Air Dominance is in question as top service officials say the 2026 budget will include hard decisions.

A large, hybrid-electric-powered flying wing aircraft designed by Northrop Grumman now boasts a military designation number.

U.S. Air Force officials warn that resource constraints and shifting requirements put the Next Generation Air Dominance program’s existence at risk.

Paris drone pact is the first step in structuring the highly fragmented French UAS industry.

Self-propelled anti-aircraft guns are back on the air defense procurement agenda.