Latest Commercial Aviation Content by Aviation Week & Space Technology
Oct 12, 2015
As business talks between Bombardier and Airbus fall apart, Aviation Week editors discuss why the new cutting-edge passenger jet is facing severe headwinds in the market—and whether Bombardier has the resources to see it through.
Oct 12, 2015
Darpa’s vanishing aerial-delivery platform; FAA to test UAV detection system; simulator meets aircraft in fused reality; space-based surveillance will save fuel on oceanic flights; more university research news.
Oct 09, 2015
The management/labor disparity is just one of many problems that plague airlines. Air France is not alone in this, but ranks high on the list of carriers in trouble.
Oct 09, 2015
Bombardier’s sales pitch to Airbus for the C Series has failed. While Airbus complimented the aircraft, it was not attractive enough for Airbus to invest in the struggling program.
Oct 09, 2015
Options ranging from requiring registration of unmanned aircraft through requiring operator testing mandatory jail sentences for reckless flying raised at Congressional hearing on UAV safety.
Oct 06, 2015
Airline consolidation has left many small and medium airports without—or with significantly reduced—air service. However, new airline-business models have emerged to fill some of the vacuum.
Oct 06, 2015
No longer content with Boeing 737s, WestJet is preparing to fly 767s to Europe. And if all goes well, WestJet could soon place its first real order for long-haul aircraft.
Oct 06, 2015
Engine issues in testing caused a stop to A320neo flight tests, but Airbus still hopes to meet its year-end target of first deliveries to Qatar Airways.