Collins Aerospace

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

By Michael Bruno
Raytheon Technologies will merge its two defense divisions under the Raytheon brand.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Michael Bruno
The Super Tier 1 and defense prime contractor is consolidating several activities in Bengaluru, India.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Lee Ann Shay
How the aviation aftermarket plays a role in engine advancements such as hydrogen.
Emerging Technologies

By Lee Ann Shay
How other companies can learn from Collins Aerospace’s approach to addressing cybersecurity issues.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Chen Chuanren
This is the first FAA TSO-certified avionics component to be developed and manufactured by a company in China.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Taiwan has commissioned the Lockheed Martin F-16AM/BM Mid-Life Upgrade (MLU) into the 4th Tactical Fighter Wing. becoming the world’s first command to operate the F-16 in the “V” standard.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lee Hudson
The U.S. Air Force has selected Collins Aerospace to design a new wheel and carbon brake system for the B-52 as part of the aircraft’s life extension program.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Michael Bruno
Kelly Ortberg, the former head of Collins Aerospace who was a key leader in the supplier’s melt-up into Raytheon Technologies, has left its executive ranks, company representatives confirmed.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
COMAC and AVIC, China’s two major commercial aircraft manufacturers, are reportedly on a list of 89 Chinese companies that will face new sanctions from the White House for allegedly having ties to the Chinese military.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick, Michael Bruno
Top-tier manufacturers and suppliers are not banking on a quick commercial aftermarket rebound, financial figures and commentary from 2020 third-quarter (Q3) earnings calls underscore.
Supply Chain

By Bill Carey
Collins Aerospace and business jet MRO Western Jet Aviation expect a first FAA approval in September to install the new LuxStream in-flight broadband service on the Gulfstream G450, with approvals following on other Gulfstream models, Collins announced on Aug. 20.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Jen DiMascio
BAE is expected to pay $1.925 billion for Collins’ GPS business and another $275 million for Raytheon’s radio business
Defense