Boeing

By Brian Everstine
Boeing has been awarded an $18.2 million contract by the U.S. Air Force to mature autonomous refueling.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Irene Klotz
On March 26, after a decade of work, ULA's Vulcan was certified for national security space launches. A backlog of missions awaits.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
Two icing test campaigns on a section of a transonic truss-braced wing, like that in development for the X-66 demonstrator, reveal ice-protection concerns.
Emerging Technologies

By Christian Albertson
Learn how Airbus and MRO aircraft delivery projections differ for the Americas and what MRO projections are for their aircraft in the region.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Connectivity upgrades and a new global MRO event are highlights of this issue’s roundup.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Announcing an agreement for 70 Airbus A320neo and 50 Boeing 737-8 aircraft, lessor BOC Aviation’s backlog has reached more than 350 aircraft.
Airlines & Lessors

By Steve Trimble
The U.S. Air Force’s next fighter is finally in development, with Boeing in the driver’s seat for a program with aggressive schedule and cost targets.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Irene Klotz
Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft is expected to return to orbit late this year or in early 2026.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By Michael Bruno
A close look at the potential effects that tariffs —which could take effect April 2, according to President Trump—could have on the supply chain.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
An engine control software fix to address in-aircraft smoke risks following major 737 MAX CFM Leap 1B engine failures should be available in 2026, Boeing says.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Chen Chuanren
Korean Air is on track to secure four spare GE Aerospace GE9X engines and four GEnx-1Bs for its Boeing 777-9 and 787-10 order to enhance the fleet’s resilience.
Airlines & Lessors

By Steve Trimble, Robert Wall, Matthew Jouppi
What does Boeing’s contract win for the U.S. Air Force’s next-generation combat aircraft, the F-47, mean for the struggling aerospace company?
Check 6

By Steve Trimble
Boeing has won a contract to develop the F-47 next-generation combat aircraft for the U.S. Air Force which throws a lifeline to the company’s struggling military aviation business.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jens Flottau
The executive who invented aircraft leasing and built up industry giants International Lease Finance Corp. and Air Lease Corp. plans to step down in 2026.
Airlines & Lessors

By Steve Trimble
A backlash to President Donald Trump’s foreign policy decisions is raising pressure on the F-35 orderbook, and dozens of planned deliveries are being reviewed.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Michael Bruno
Lisi Group CEO Emmanuel Viellard reportedly says his aerospace fastener company is ready and able to backfill supply of the critical parts after the SPS fire.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Sean Broderick
Boeing is watching potential ramifications on the supply chain from global tariffs and the fire at fastener supplier SPS Technologies, CFO Brian West said.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Mark Carreau
The returning astronauts included the Boeing CST-100 Starliner extended Crew Flight Test (CFT) mission’s Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Sunita “Suni” Williams.
Space Exploration

By Adrian Schofield
Malaysia Airlines confirmed the announcement date for the new narrowbody order, but it would not comment on manufacturer choice.
Airlines & Lessors

By Vivienne Machi
Boeing and Northrop Grumman are vying for both contracts.
Satellites

By Mark Carreau
The SpaceX Dragon capsule, designated Endurance, autonomously docked to the forward docking port of the ISS U.S. segment’s Harmony module at 12:04 a.m. EDT.
Operations & Safety

By Sean Broderick
Boeing has named Don Ruhmann as its second chief aerospace safety officer, effective immediately; Ruhmann is replacing the retiring Mike Delaney in the role.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Michael Bruno
As Airbus and Boeing production finally ramps up post-pandemic, industry may find some supplier plants where insufficient attention and investment have been made.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Alan Dron
DAE has signed agreements with multiple counter parties to acquire 17 aircraft for an aggregate consideration of approximately $1 billion, the UAE-based lessor said.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lindsay Bjerregaard, Sean Broderick, Lee Ann Shay
The aftermarket is evolving business strategies to support operators during uncertain OEM production.
Supply Chain