Latest Commercial Aviation Content by Aviation Week & Space Technology
Aug 22, 2017
UAC’s MC-21 flew for the first time May 28. It is Russia’s biggest hope to re-enter mainline commercial aircraft market after Superjet 100.
Aug 21, 2017
Scottish cargo UAS; JAXA lift-fan VTOL; long-endurance drones; simpler solar UAS; Frigate FreeJet airliner; designer’s take on airliners
Aug 18, 2017
The collapse of what once was Germany’s second-largest airline triggers fundamental change throughout the air transport market in Europe’s largest economy.
Aug 18, 2017
When it comes to the advent of pilotless commercial aircraft, just follow the money, a new report says.
Aug 18, 2017
H225s have been cleared to return to service by British and Norwegian regulators, but Airbus finds demand from operators is frustratingly muted.
Aug 18, 2017
Curved touch screens, augmented reality, integrated smart systems that drastically reduce pilot workload—all these are coming in the no-to-distant future
Aug 16, 2017
Super-smooth touchscreen control, unique human-machine interfaces and connections to “open world” applications highlight Thales’ new flight deck.
Aug 16, 2017
Avionics used to be closed systems, but the coming of broadband connectivity on board has prompted a rebirth of new architectures to reap the benefits of an open system.