Aerospace

Whether it be through fleet renewal or seat reconfiguration, falling emissions per ASK are always a positive thing.

The goal for aviation fuel in 2030 to be 5% less carbon intensive than conventional jet fuel will be partly achieved through lower carbon aviation fuels (LCAF).

The AAM Stock Composite slipped nearly 3% during the week ended Dec. 8, underperforming major equity indexes in the U.S.

Boeing is promoting Stephanie Pope to COO in 2024, a move that catapults the veteran Boeing leader on to the short list of potential CEO successors.

Airbus, Boeing and Embraer hope the worst supplier and production problems are behind them, but engine issues continue to hold them back.

Maeve Aerospace has revealed plans for an 80-seat hybrid-electric turboprop offering 40% lower fuel burn in cruise than the aircraft it is replacing.

The three partners are initially focused on metropolitan areas like Tokyo, but eventually aim to expand eVTOL operations across Japan.

German air-taxi startup Volocopter is pressing ahead with plans to launch commercial service at the Paris Olympics next summer, despite mounting opposition.

The coming year is shaping up to be even better than 2023 for aerospace and defense companies with both cash flow and profitability looking robust.

A new book takes the wraps off the secret flight-test history of the facility in the Nevada Test and Training Range like no one ever has before. Listen in to hear from author Peter Merlin.

This year’s winners represent an assortment of first-time entrants and veteran Aviation Week Photo Contest entrants.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

With backgrounds in photography, journalism, art and design, our judges bring an appreciation for aesthetics and love of aviation.

Elroy Air’s Chaparral, Electra’s Goldfinch and Daher’s EcoPulse take the next step in electric aircraft propulsion.

Inbound travel from overseas to Japan is booming, but outbound tourism is unlikely to fully recover until late 2024.

LILIUM began production of the Lilium Jet with arrival of first fuselage on final assembly line at Wessling, Germany.

William Carrigan to General Manager of Allfast Fastening Systems, City of Industry, CA.

PROTON-PM, Russia created an automated test control system for the PD-8 aircraft engine reversing device used on the Sukhoi SSJ-New.

SONEVA HOLDINGS, Maldives secured financing from MONTE for a second DHC-6-200 HG as part of agreement to identify the most suitable low/zero-emission propulsion technology for its operations to support decarbonization goals.

HORIZON AIRCRAFT, Canada secured C$6.7m strategic investment from CANSO to support eVTOL development.

Kevin L. Schemm to Operating Advisor of Liberty Hall Capital Partners, SC, and Lead Director of Accurus Aerospace.

LUFTHANSA and LILIUM signed MOU to explore partnership for eVTOL operations in Europe by reviewing infrastructure, airspace, maintenance, flight operations and further requirements to support demand for 9,200 eVTOLs through 2035.

AERSALE has FAA STC for its AerAware enhanced flight vision system (EFVS) for 737NG. It collaborated with UNIVERSAL AVIONICS on program.

Lilium and Lufthansa plan to explore a strategic partnership that may see the carrier integrate the Lilium Jet eVTOL into its fleet.

Safran may take the Italian government to court after Rome blocked its purchase of Collins Aerospace's actuation and flight control systems business from RTX.