Faster, higher-performing helicopters are transforming the UK’s search-and-rescue capabilities.

From design tools to flexible electronics, advances that proliferate sensing and communications throughout aircraft, engines and the factories where they are made will result in profound design and engineering changes.

Probably the biggest industrial advantage in setting up 737 completion and delivery centers in China will be freeing up space at Renton and Boeing Field. These sites face a rise in production rates to 57 a month by 2019, compared with 42 now.

Engine shutdown on a Braathens ATR 72 interrupted most recent incident, in Nov. 2014.

Once airports are equipped for data communications, the next big phase is set for 2019.

The new approach to variable-camber wings builds on a FlexSys-developed compliant composite structure.

Last week, an American Airlines aircraft caught fire during takeoff at Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Amateur footage of the scene shows thick black smoke billowing from the burning wreckage. It also shows passengers running away, some with their carry-on bags in hand.

Rolls-Royce updated production instructions to correct an issue with Trent XWBs at the source.