Aviation Week & Space Technology

By Jens Flottau
Both Boeing and Embraer have enough reason to believe they will benefit from getting together.
Air Transport

By Bradley Perrett
The C919 delivery objective has slipped again by one year, but Comac is at least publicly disclosing it, which probably indicates a higher level of confidence.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jen DiMascio
Boeing foresees Super Hornet sale to India; Switzerland grounds F/A-18s; U.S. green-lights naval weapons sale to Finland, and Turkey’s new Anka-S UAS.
Defense

By Bill Carey
The Low-Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability allows drone operators to fly in pre-approved airspace near airports.
Aerospace

By Michael Bruno
With tax cuts and market growth fattening balance sheets, industry is busy trying to right the wrongs of its past.
Business Aviation

By Graham Warwick
First unveiled two years ago, the Ehang 184 electric VTOL air taxi is flying passengers in tests of both single- and two-seat versions.
Aerospace

Thomas McCabe
The nation should prepare for an unlikely but not unthinkable possibility—a surprise attack by a modernized Chinese military.
Defense

By Guy Norris
The F-35 is expanding internationally, particularly in the Asia-Pacific where Australia, Japan and South Korea are setting up their first local bases.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Irene Klotz
Delivery of a sports car into space is a light touch, but the low-cost, privately developed rocket signals changing times for industry. Photo: John Kraus
Commercial Space

Rolls-Royce has appointed Chris Cholerton president of civil aerospace and rehired Tom Bell as president of defense.

By Graham Warwick
Joby Aviation is the latest startup to attract significant investment for its eVTOL air taxi as Uber moves to help remove roadblocks to urban air transport.
Aerospace

Wellington wants a transporter that can conduct search-and-rescue and humanitarian missions and make flights to Antarctica.
Defense

As a way to combat the growing fighter pilot shortage, the Air Force is exploring options to provide aviators with comprehensive physical and emotional care.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Bradley Perrett
The first production version of AECC’s engine, the CJ-1000A, is intended to nearly match the performance of the CFM Leap-1C.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Kittyhawk’s drone-management app allows users—from individuals to corporations—to streamline the use of drones, and their operators, for business purposes.
Aerospace

By Richard Aboulafia
Increased operational flexibility and greater ability to track targets over larger areas are draws for air forces that have fewer aircraft.
Defense

By Bill Carey
A defect that made it through material processing steps without being detected led to an engine explosion on an American Airlines Boeing 767.
Air Transport

By Irene Klotz
The first privately funded heavy-lift rocket ushers in a new way of doing business.
Commercial Space

By Bradley Perrett, Jens Flottau
The indebted group is milking its airlines for cash, but not enough to threaten their businesses.
Air Transport

By Graham Warwick
Vahana flies; Joby secures $100 million; NASA assesses BLI; detect-and-avoid for drones.
Aerospace

This year’s winners will be recognized March 1 at a black-tie gala in Washington, when four Grand Laureates also will be awarded.
Defense

By Guy Norris
GE tackling GE9X fix and maintenance issues with CF6 engines powering 747-400 flying testbed before first flight of new engine for Boeing’s 777X.
Air Transport

Michael C. Sekora
When planning its military future, the U.S. should exploit global technology rather than optimize budgets, says the writer.
Defense

By Graham Warwick
Natilus, Elroy Air and Sabrewing are U.S. startups developing large unmanned cargo aircraft. But the Chinese may be ahead of them.
Aerospace

By Tony Osborne
More divestments could emerge at Leonardo as new CEO targets double-digit profitability.
Business Aviation