Collins Aerospace

By Guy Norris
Collins Aerospace says it is on track to open a $50 million aircraft electrification and electric propulsion laboratory dubbed "The Grid" in October.
Emerging Technologies

By Mark Carreau
NASA has awarded Axiom Space and Collins Aerospace new task orders under existing contracts to provide spacesuits for use in low Earth orbit and the Moon’s surface.
Space

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Japan Airlines signed deals with Boeing and Collins Aerospace at the 2023 Paris Air Show related to predictive maintenance tools and interior modifications.
MRO

By Brian Everstine
A Lockheed Martin executive says a specific program for cooling the F-35 is premature until the needs are fully understood.
Paris Air Show

By Brian Everstine
Collins Aerospace says its new Enhanced Power and Cooling System for the Lockheed Martin F-35 will achieve Technology Readiness Level 6 this year.
Paris Air Show

By Guy Norris
Collins Aerospace has met a key milestone on the path toward development of the Hybrid-Electric Propulsion flight demonstrator.
Paris Air Show

By Tony Osborne
The UK is signaling Tempest’s lead over the European FCAS with advances in ground test rigs and engine aerodynamic work.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Collins’ new connected galley inserts can be used to identify issues and predict failure before it occurs.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Steve Trimble
Digital engineering had promised to deliver the trainer within six years of contract award, but problems have conspired to stretch Boeing’s schedule to 8 years.
Light Attack and Advanced Training

By Paul Seidenman, David Spanovich
LED lighting advancements offer high fashion and flexibility for modern aircraft cabins.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Henry Canaday
The device automatically downloads data after each flight to increase operational efficiencies.
MRO

By Matthew Fulco
Engine unit and aftermarket sales have been brisk, particularly to China, where commercial air traffic has grown since Beijing ended its zero-COVID policy.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
GE Aerospace becomes the latest F-35 supplier to be converted by Lockheed Martin to a multi-year performance based logistics deal.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
New-generation airships have become the unexpected initial launch platforms for hybrid-electric propulsion systems.
Emerging Technologies

By Henry Canaday
A growing number of MROs and OEMs are using additive manufacturing to expand design freedom and improve replacement parts.
Emerging Technologies

By Mark Carreau
U.S. space agency will lease the garments, which provide 8 hr. of life support for missions.
Space

By Graham Warwick
Conformal LH2 tank; Trajectory-based efficiencies; CycloRotor eVTOL testing; and SAF from oil trees.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
A central challenge to developing hydrogen-fueled aircraft is the space required to store the fuel.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Paul Seidenman, David Spanovich
Next-gen airborne waste and water systems aim to make problematic plumbing on aircraft more manageable.
Interiors & Connectivity

John Walton
More complex layouts, interior products and safety requirements are changing trends in aircraft cabin modifications.
Interiors & Connectivity

Aviation Week Staff
The Civil Aviation Administration of China has released its regulations and guidancefor the airworthiness certification of medium and large uncrewed aircraft.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Paul Seidenman, David Spanovich
New-generation cabin air conditioning systems are advancing reliability, air quality and sustainability.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Sean Broderick
The FAA’s phased upgrade aligns with voluntary delays put in place by wireless companies.
Maintenance & Training

By Michael Bruno
Dealmakers in mergers and acquisitions who focus on the aerospace and defense industries are expecting a healthy year ahead for what they do.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
All deliveries from the sole-source contract are expected to be completed within two years of the award of an $87 million, sole-source contract.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare