Aerospace Aircraft & Propulsion
Sep 02, 2022
Everyone needs to brush up on the fundamentals, and nothing can be taken for granted.
Sep 02, 2022
Aviation Week editors Jens Flottau, Guy Norris and Sean Broderick discuss scenarios and future challenges.
Aug 30, 2022
MagniX tests advanced batteries; DARPA pushes VTOL UAS capability; Jetoptera tests high-speed VTOL; and UK builds LH2 test facility.
Aug 30, 2022
Turbofan engine-makers face bewildering array of choices as they navigate toward as yet unknown power needs for next-gen single-aisles.
Aug 26, 2022
The 737-10 certification effort enters its final phase as Boeing prepares a third aircraft for the test campaign.
Mar 18, 2022
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is resulting in the jamming of satellite navigation systems that could affect civil aviation in the surrounding region, EASA has warned.
Mar 18, 2022
Bell is currently demonstrating a Bell 429 twin-engined helicopter fitted out in a parapublic configuration and equipped with German supplier ESG’s mission systems.
Mar 17, 2022
Delta is the first U.S. airline to partner with the European airframer in its Airbus “ZEROe” aircraft development program, which was unveiled two years ago with a potential service entry date by 2035.
Mar 16, 2022
Collins Aerospace is to develop a specialized cargo loading system for the N3.8T large unmanned cargo aircraft under development by Natilus.
Mar 14, 2022
The Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) has unveiled three zero-carbon airliner concepts developed under the UK government’s FlyZero project which aims to support the accelerated introduction of hydrogen-powered aircraft.
Mar 11, 2022
The Indian Defense Ministry is investigating how an unarmed, supersonic missile flew by accident from the Indian state of Haryana 124 km (77 mi.) into Pakistan on March 9.
Mar 11, 2022
With a focus on stabilizing its supply chain through the rest of the year, helicopter-maker Schweizer RSG aims to double and possibly triple its production output in 2023 and has plans to further expand beyond that depending on market demand.
Mar 10, 2022
Using distributed electric propulsion to blow air over the wing and flaps promises to enable ultra-short-takeoff-and-landing capability but poses challenges for flight control because of the strong coupling between aerodynamics and propulsion, between generating lift and producing thrust.