Aerospace Aircraft & Propulsion
Apr 03, 2023
UK to certify gyroplanes; Lilium ramps battery work; Kite electrifies light aircraft; Quiet toroidal propellers
Mar 31, 2023
Listen in as Aviation Week editors discuss the McDonnell Douglas MD-11’s legacy now that FedEx and UPS have both announced plans to retire the trijet.
Mar 28, 2023
Europe and China are investing at least 10 times the amount NASA and the FAA are spending annually for public-private R&D efforts on aeronautics.
Mar 27, 2023
In Europe’s Clean Aviation project, no funding exists for SAF-related technology—not in aircraft engines or SAF production.
Mar 27, 2023
Zipline’s home delivery drone; Amprius’ 500 Wh/kg battery; Ampaire flies for ARPA-E; and Wingcopter goes hydrogen.
Mar 15, 2023
The projects led by southern Ontario companies have been selected by the Downsview Aerospace Innovation and Research (DAIR) Green Fund.
Mar 15, 2023
Albany International, the provider of 3D-woven composite fan blades to Safran for LEAP aircraft engines, announced March 13 that it is searching for a new CEO.
Mar 13, 2023
ZeroAvia believes the technology could eventually be sufficient to power aircraft with 100-plus seats.
Mar 09, 2023
The Netherlands Defense Ministry is selling off six of its retired Boeing CH-47D Chinook transport helicopters to a U.S. operator.
Mar 08, 2023
The first new-build 480B helicopter made since production restarted was on display at the Helicopter Association International Heli-Expo convention.
Mar 08, 2023
Airbus plans to develop a single-engine Instrument Flight Rules capability for its H125 light helicopter.
Mar 08, 2023
Leonardo Helicopters has updated on the progress of its AW609 and the Next Generation Civil Tilt Rotor (NGCTR) technology demonstrator.
Mar 08, 2023
Robinson Helicopters aims to steady annual production of its light helicopter family as it continues to see a rebound in deliveries.