Aircraft
News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.
Engines
Airbus, Pratt & Whitney’s GTF Engine Secure New Orders
Several A320neo customers chose RTX’s Pratt & Whitney GTF engines
Aircraft
Resurgent De Havilland Canada bags sales, launches refurb program
DHC to help streamline fleet planning
Aircraft
New-look GCAP On Course for Next Phase Launch
Global Combat Air Program core platform sports a new look
Environment
Lilium Expands 'Power-On' Digital Solutions Portfolio
Suite includes digital solutions from Microsoft and GE Aerospace systems
Aircraft
EnB Air Gives Bell 505 Helicopter a South Korean Debut
It is the first of the model sold to a commercial entity in South Korea
Aircraft
Smith Myers Launches Artemis+ Next Gen Mobile Phone Detection System
Sensor capabilities extend applications beyond search and rescue
Aircraft
GKN Delivers Wings for Supernal eVTOL Demonstrator
The all-composite assemblies made at GKN plants on the Isle of Wight and in Bristol
Engines
Rolls-Royce Reports Progress with Pearl 10X Engine
Manufacturer says early operations with the Pearl 700 turbofans on the Gulfstream G700 are "flawless"
Aircraft
United Airlines Selects Honeywell Cockpit Tech for 737 Max Fleet
Honeywell will provide a range of avionics for United's 737 Max fleet
Aircraft
Eve Adds Funding and Partners to eVTOL Aircraft Program
The Embraer spin-off now has cash runway to support work through 2027
Aircraft
MBDA To Add Orchestrike AI to Spear Missiles
Artificial intelligence can enhance the performance of attacks by Spear missile swarms
Training and Workforce
Leonardo Launches M-346 Enhancement Program
The Block 20 iteration meets modern training and operational requirements
Maintenance and Modifications
Bain Forecasts MRO Pain
Increased productivity, capacity and M&A seen as solutions
Engines
Jekta and ZeroAvia Team to Develop Hydrogen-Powered Seaplane
Hydrogen-electric PHA-ZE 100 features quadruple the range of the battery-powered model
Rotorcraft
Joby’s Electric Air Taxi Makes European Debut
The company is now exploring several potential applications for the eVTOL vehicle in the UK and Europe
Aircraft
AI-powered 'Wilbur' Platform Tackles Traceability
Wilbur verifies that aircraft parts are "authentic, legal, and correct."
Airports
Southeast Queensland Prepares for eVTOL Air Taxi Services
Wisk Aero plans to build vertiports with Skyports Infrastructure
Aircraft
Boeing Commercial Chief Says Employees are Key to Safety Turnaround
President and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes Stephanie Pope addressed reporters on the eve of the Farnborough Airshow
Aircraft
Embraer Debuts E-Freighter at Farnborough
The E190F performed its maiden flight earlier this year
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Aerospace Xelerated to run competition at FIA
Some 16 AX portfolio companies to appear at FIA
Aircraft
Race to Market Heats Up For eVTOL Aircraft Pioneers
Some competitors are running low on cash, and some big dark horses await their moment
Aircraft
Air Show Lineup Channels Global Tensions
1,500 exhibitors and 80,000 trade visitors converge in Farnborough
Engines
RTX Pools Power Expertise to Accelerate Propulsion Breakthroughs
Collins and Pratt & Whitney push for progress with multiple hybrid-electric applications
Maintenance and Modifications
Mammoth Freighter Launches First 777-200LR Conversion in UK
Full certification of the 777-200LRMF expected later this year
Aircraft
Germany to Build Brimstone Missiles
The precision-strike weapon will arm the Luftwaffe’s Typhoon fleet.
Aircraft
Boeing Ups Expected Demand for Commercial Airplanes
Market outlook calls for 44,000 new commercial jets by 2043
Aircraft
Harlow Aerostructures Bags Turkish Contracts at Farnborough
Turkish Aerospace and Harlow sign a letter of intent
Engines
New U.S. Air Force Ops Platform Will Get Upgraded Engines
GE Aerospace Defense & Systems is pursuing new opportunities for its engines in military applications
Aircraft
New NATO Member Sweden Lifts Lid on Future Fighter Studies
The Scandinavian state could buy into the multinational GCAP or FCAS programs, or could develop its own fighter system
