Aerospace Aircraft & Propulsion

Mar 07, 2017
Hybrid engines and augmented reality cockpits shape Bell’s vision for the helicopter of the future.
Mar 03, 2017
Airbus Clean Sky 2 twin demonstrator designed to cruise on one engine.
Mar 02, 2017
Leonardo and European researchers have big plans for civil tiltrotors. And new helicopters are coming in the next few years. Listen in as our editors discuss the state of the market and what’s coming next.
Feb 15, 2017
Despite much experimentation over the years, U.S. efforts at hypersonics weaponry have failed to produce an operational system.
Feb 15, 2017
Boeing is close to unveiling the 737-9, the second member of its new CFM Leap-1B powered MAX family. The first aircraft is set for roll out at the end of the month and will likely make its first flight in April.
Apr 13, 2016
Dubai-based Emirates Airline has ordered two new Airbus A380s, scheduled for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2017.
Apr 11, 2016
Airbus and Boeing commercial aircraft gross orders for 2016 year-to-date, sorted by most-recent date of order placement with manufacturer.
Apr 11, 2016
Airbus and Boeing commercial aircraft deliveries for 2016 year-to-date, sorted by most-recent delivery date.
Apr 11, 2016
Etihad Airways recorded 99.8% reliability in its first year of operating the Airbus A380-800, the best performance level of any airline to have introduced the aircraft, the carrier said April 11 after receiving the Airbus Operational Reliability Performance award.
Apr 05, 2016
Airbus has come up with an A380 configuration that will enable airlines to add up to 14 more seats, increasing capacity to 543 passengers in a standard four-class layout.
Mar 09, 2016
Airbus Group has completed the 100% acquisition of Navtech, a Canadian company specializing in flight operations tools such as electronic flight bags.
Mar 04, 2016
Airbus and Boeing commercial aircraft deliveries for 2016 year-to-date, sorted by most-recent delivery date.
Feb 25, 2016
Air New Zealand plans to 3D print components for its Business Premier cabins, in a bid to leverage new technology to help reduce costs.