Marenco Swisshelicopter is to unveil the first prototype of its SKYe SH09 single-engine light helicopter during a ceremony in Switzerland this week.

American and US Airways merger nears; consolidation will likely continue.

As defense manufacturers become accustomed to the prospect of lower Pentagon budgets, there is growing concern over the health of the supply chain, particularly the lower tiers and specifically small companies that may be the sole source of critical parts or a unique technology.

Software takes main stage in efforts to improve 787-8's reliability

Launch completes Boeing's twin-aisle strategy for rest of the decade

China is taking new steps to liberalize its airline sector by relaxing minimum fare rules and further encouraging the growth of budget airlines and new market entrants. Following moves to free up the industry announced earlier this year, the latest measures confirm suspicions that a wider government push to increase competition in the economy has spread to commercial aviation, to the detriment of the major incumbents.

The three big Persian Gulf carriers live up to their promises, placing the largest aircraft orders to date.

North Carolina seeks to lead agricultural UAV niche development.