Boeing

By Joe Anselmo, Graham Warwick, Michael Bruno, Ron Epstein
Bank of America’s Ron Epstein talks with Aviation Week editors about the business and technical implications of his call for Boeing to act fast.
Check 6

By Karen Walker
A call to action.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Chen Chuanren
Boeing's latest commercial market outlook for China expects the country to require 8,560 new aircraft over the next 20 years.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
Under Boeing’s plan, it will finalize service bulletins detailing the modification work by the end of 2024.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Victoria Moores
African airlines appear to be rapidly growing their regional jet and turboprop operations, with narrowbody flown hours also on the increase.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Irene Klotz
The rocket lifted off at 10:28 p.m. EDT/7:28 p.m. local time on Sept. 14.
Space

By Garrett Reim
Boeing and Red 6 have integrated and flown an augmented reality headset in a TA-4J jet trainer.
Light Attack and Advanced Training

By Chen Chuanren
VietJet Air and Boeing have confirmed the delivery schedule for the airline’s initial batch of 12 737-8s starting in 2024, destined for Thai Vietjet.
Airlines & Lessors

By Sean Broderick
Boeing delivered 35 aircraft in August, well below its average of 44 heading into the month.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
Boeing-recommended 777 structural inspections backed by inaccurate maintenance instructions may force affected operators to act quickly to undo any damage.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems say the latest 737 MAX production-quality issue will affect near-term deliveries but not plans to boost production.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Jens Flottau
A new aircraft at the top end of the current narrowbody market would have major potential.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
DARPA's Glide Breaker demonstration is proceeding alongside the Missile Defense Agency’s Glide Phase Interceptor program.
Missile Defense & Weapons

New MRO joint ventures feature in this month’s news briefs.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
U.S. Energy Department’s advanced project agency launches aircraft contrail avoidance and high-energy battery projects.
Emerging Technologies

By Mark Carreau
NASA officials have acknowledged the evolving Space Launch System rocket is unaffordable at current cost levels.
Space

By Alex Derber
The leasing giant’s CEO cites engine OEM reluctance to lose out on valuable maintenance revenues as a factor.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
Boeing must inspect and repair about 75%, or 160, of the 220 undelivered 737s in its inventory of July 31, CFO Brian West said
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
Insitu has revealed that its Integrator uncrewed aircraft system can deploy multiple small munitions, adding a strike capability to the surveillance aircraft.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Molly McMillin
As the business aviation industry grapples with workforce shortages, manufacturers are taking a variety of steps to attract and retain employees.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

By Linda Blachly
Over the last 10 years, Boeing has investigated different ways to recycle aircraft scrap from its 777X Composite Wing Center in Everett, Washington.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Graham Warwick
Predicting contrail cirrus; Autonomy proving ground; eVTOL river crossing; Electric regional seaplane.
Emerging Technologies

By Jens Flottau
As demand for widebody aircraft recovers, Airbus must make critical decisions about engine options and other important competitive issues.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Irene Klotz, Garrett Reim
On its third flight, Firefly will attempt to integrate a payload and launch a rocket within 24 hr.
Commercial Space

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aviation Week & Space Technology