Latest Commercial Aviation Content by Aviation Week & Space Technology
Feb 25, 2016
Why a merger of relative equals—with Honeywell on top in the end, according to numerous reports—and why now?
Feb 24, 2016
MRO-related accidents are more common than many think, but MROs are working to change this.
Feb 23, 2016
GE readies for test runs of its new GE9X, which will be the largest turbofan engine ever produced in terms of physical dimensions.
Feb 23, 2016
Rolls-Royce is set to begin flight tests of its Trent 1000 TEN engine as it steps up XWB production for the Airbus A350.
Feb 23, 2016
Demand outlook remains strong in Asia-Pacific, based on incremental rather than big orders.
Feb 22, 2016
Boeing may be moving up the launch of a new midsize aircraft program.
Feb 22, 2016
Pipistrel tests hybrid electric; Russia flies tiltrotor UAV; coatings for smoother flying; Airbus in Singapore delivery-UAV trial; structure says where it hurts.
Feb 22, 2016
From battery weight and cost to motor cooling and electric arcing, a long list of issues must be tackled to make electric propulsion a reality for large aircraft.