Aviation Week & Space Technology

From the world’s largest airborne generator to personal air vehicles, Rolls-Royce outlines its vision and goals for electrical power and propulsion.

Marshall Aerospace will convert the Boeing 737s to the E-7 configuration, planning to deliver the first in 2023.

Underlying trends driving A&D M&A are expected to make 2019 another healthy year of deal-making, albeit smaller and more esoteric deals.

India’s anti-satellite test; powerplant issue delays new U.S. carrier; Belgium seeks SkyGuardian UAVs; U.S. missile defense system scores win.

Air navigation service providers begin space-based ADS-B trial.

Coulson will adapt its water-delivery system used on the Lockheed C-130 and Boeing 737 for the Sikorsky Black Hawk and Boeing Chinook.

Helicopter engine-makers pioneer development of hybrid-electric power systems for first-generation urban air vehicles.

U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory seeks industry input on program to accelerate the deployment of AI in unmanned combat aircraft.

Increased reach of naval air-defense systems means F-2s attacking with ASM-3 need to stand off farther from the target. The missile will be modified.

UTC’s new advanced-projects organization takes on its first challenge: hybridize a Dash 8 regional airline and create a retrofit market.

North America’s largest seaplane airline partners with startup MagniX to convert its fleet to electric propulsion.

Boeing-sponsored GoFly Prize names five winners in the second, prototyping phase.

Concerned with too much variation in pilot training, Airbus forms its own ab initio program.

Beyond bolstering state coffers, airport privatization—in theory at least—may benefit both passengers and airlines.

Comac tests fuel-cell power; DLR to capture rockets in flight; Fluidic flight control; DARPA’s “Disruptioneering”; UAM in Austria.

To sell young people on flight, keep them in the cockpit and appeal to their sense of duty. U.S. security depends on it.

As CEO of Airbus, Tom Enders has transformed the European aerospace giant from a cross-national conglomerate to an integrated company and made crucial product decisions, including the launch of the A320neo family.

More than 400 luminaries gathered at the 62nd annual gala to honor the winners and top students pursuing aviation or aerospace careers.

With a lifelong passion for aviation, Paul Allen was the first of the technology barons to spend part of his fortune backing technology to enable less costly and more frequent access to space.

If the FAA and other regulators had access to ET302 data, the Boeing 737 MAX grounding scenario would have been different.

Ramping up for a ‘Great Power’ conflict means sacrifices for some existing programs.

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BAE Systems is testing a software program for the U.S. Air Force to effectively distribute air battle planning and monitoring, and projections for the outcome, under a DARPA program.

Recent appointments, promotions and honors in the aviation and aerospace industry.

New organization will unify and integrate the development of space capabilities across the U.S. military.