Latest Commercial Aviation Content by Aviation Week & Space Technology
Nov 01, 2017
Initial wing spars enter assembly as Boeing ponders minor mods to 777-8 to meet Qantas Airways’ long-haul goal.
Oct 31, 2017
As the ICAO lifts Thailand’s safety warning, Thai Airways looks to add flights to the U.S. and boost North Asian services.
Oct 31, 2017
Lockheed Martin’s X-56A is finally ready to show that potentially destructive flutter of a flexible wing can be actively suppressed, enabling design of more slender, lower-drag airliner wings.
Oct 30, 2017
IATA reaching out to air navigation service providers is a relatively unusual move for the airline association.
Oct 30, 2017
NASA’s Gulfstream III testbeds gather data on landing-gear treatments and trailing-edge flap designs that promise to reduce aircraft noise.
Oct 30, 2017
Turboelectric airliner gets closer look; battery test for X-57; Airlander airship eyed for tourism; evolving local drone rules; tacking drone ID; other UAS news
Oct 27, 2017
Bombardier's “nice little airplane” is now the catalyst transforming the market for commercial aircraft, both mainline and regional.
Oct 26, 2017
Saudia initiated a transformation program to ready the airline for privatization. Success hinges on the quick opening of Jeddah’s new airport.