Aviation Week & Space Technology

The UK’s Lightning Force is working to reach initial operating capability by year-end.

With about 140 Boeing 737-8/-9s delivered to almost 30 operators since its commercial debut 13 months ago, the 737 MAX is quickly setting an industry record for the fastest introduction ever of a new jet transport.

Chief executives of three leading “big-small” contractors discuss some essential ingredients to their success.

When those who play by the rules see those who flaunt them prosper, they become angry. And they’ve urged NATA to do something about it.

DARPA-funded power and efficiency testing of a new type of rotary engine that promises compact, lightweight and reliable power for unmanned aircraft and air taxis.

Africa represents less than 10% of the world’s available seat miles, but that is about to change, and manufacturers of crossover narrowbody jets are taking note.

Flights at NASA Armstrong used a Gulfstream III to flight-test airport noise reductions from wing-flap and landing-gear modifications.

Air traffic management optimization is gathering speed throughout Europe, thanks to improvements at the airport level.

An uptick of activity in the Pacific and in Central Command has forces seeking protective eyewear.

Passengers with reduced mobility are lobbying for greater accessibility to airline cabins, but certain safety constraints keep the industry from developing a quick solution.

Faced with size constraints at its production facilities, Airbus rethinks the way it manufacturers aircraft.

DARPA targets hypersonic defense; USAF wants reusable hypersonics; an unmanned KC-46A tanker? Liebherr/GM team on fuel-cell APU, and UK drone BVLOS milestone.

One hundred A320neos can’t be delivered because they don’t have engines. Aviation Week editors discuss.

Revised secondary structure and cabin fittings will cut ARJ21 empty weight by more than half a ton. Thrust may be increased.

Feedback on its initial F135 engine upgrade proposal prompted P&W to include increased power and thermal management capability in its Growth Option 2.0 upgrade package.

The aircraft-maker’s strategy to continue production ahead of delayed engine deliveries is a heavy financial burden.

A heavily redacted document posted by the Air Force acknowledges an April contract award to develop an air-launched missile.

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

Germany proceeds with Israeli UAV, Qatar to use Sniper pods on Rafale, India seeks support for Apache sale, and Philippines desires more FA-50s.

UPS Airlines is modifying 137 Boeing 757 and 767 freighters with the Rockwell Collins Large Display System.

Hard-won lessons already transferred to industry by its X-57 electric-propulsion program are helping NASA make the case for the return to X-plane flight research.

With Russian rides to space station ending, pressure builds on Boeing and SpaceX to finish and fly their vehicles without shortcutting safety.

A likely cash infusion from Congress would come as the fighter program prepares for a full-rate production decision in 2019.

Airline discusses long-range requirements with manufacturers as industry trend for ultra-long-haul flights gathers momentum.

Ten teams have won $20,000 prizes in the first round of a $2 million competition to build a compact, safe and quiet personal flying device.