Paris Air Show

An F-16 Fighting Falcon it is not, but the IOMAX Archangel does have some avionics from this supersonic fighter.

Parker Aerospace has funded a scientific investigation into one of aviation’s greatest mysteries. Will the disappearance of Amelia Earhart be scientifically explained at long last?

Sikorsky’s “big bet” on the future of rotorcraft took an important step forward on May 22, when the S-97 Raider high-speed helicopter made its first flight.

The manufacturer is also working to improve the aircraft’s operational capability.

Cybersecurity has taken on a new focus at Raytheon with the launch of its highly-developed skills into the commercial marketplace beyond government and the defense industry.

Sweden has started the hunt for a new military flight training system to replace its aging fleet of Saab 105 jet trainers.

Boeing and Saab leaders could not sound happier about their joint work on the T-X trainer project, although the new design itself stays under wraps.

The Paris Air Show may seem as busy as ever, but some notable names are conspicuous by their absence.

Italy’s Alenia Aermacchi says a growing number of countries are examining the use of its M346 training aircraft as an aggressor and companion trainer.

Aviation Week chief aircraft evaluation editor Fred George thoroughly vets the A350. His in-depth pilot report notes the ease and efficiency of the cockpit controls.

Kaman is to restart production of its K-Max commercial external-lift helicopter, with the potential market for unmanned versions a factor in its decision.

CEOs are trying to determine how much they should be spending on cybersecurity, what they should be doing, what’s the right amount of effort, and what do they need to protect, says Raytheon CEO Tom Kennedy.

The organizers of the Singapore Airshow plan to make next year’s event bigger by having a more concerted effort to target companies in the business aviation sector.

Export customers for the F-35 are being pushed to commit to a multiyear buy, as soon as next year. But some are far from ready to do so, and the proposal represents a departure from U.S. procurement policy.

An-178 breaks its flight-test schedule for a first public showing in the West. The military freighter is equipped with a rear loading ramp.

Airbus is considering a significant increase in narrowbody production rates as a result of the current backlog for the A320 family.

Comac’s C919 program is forecasting first delivery for 2018.

Our roundup of the main headlines going into this year's Paris air show.

The defense industry loves acronyms, but it's rare that one given to a trade space is trademarked. Yet by adding "cyber" to the widely used C4I, Raytheon has taken that step with C5I.

Bombardier is closing in on the long-awaited certification of the CSeries airliner.

The French government reiterated its formal approval of the sale of state ownership in the Arianespace launch consortium to Airbus Safran Launchers, a joint venture set up to develop and produce Europe's next-generation Ariane 6 launch vehicle

IAI is enhancing the capabilities of its Heron TP Medium Altitude Long Endurance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle.

CEO Riccardo Procacci spoke with AW&ST London Bureau chief Tony Osborne about how the company, now renamed Avio Aero, is benefiting from the resources and capabilities of its parent 2.5 years on.

Raytheon’s Standard Missile 3 will come ashore in Europe.

State-owned manufacturer says its revenue grew last year despite the challenges posed by the strength of the ruble against foreign currencies.