Sluggish aircraft industry growth is threatened by several looming macroeconomic trends, and the jetliner primes’ lofty production goals appear out of line with economic reality.

The JSF Program Office says it is making good progress with F-35 software, but the Pentagon’s testing watchdog says problems are ahead.

Super Tucanos Arrive. Raytheon tests Tomahawk upgrade. F135 engine deal. Boeing USAF maintenance deal. Indian Tejas LCA.

After years of sole-source launch contracts for the United Launch Alliance, the U.S. Air Force may soon have many options to choose from.

A full demonstrator engine for the F-3 is due to run in 2018, when the Japanese government should decide whether to go ahead with the indigenous fighter.

Forging an integrated engine company out of the various Chinese government businesses will be a huge managerial challenge. Design institutes and factories are scattered across the country, and Chinese state organizations are jealous of their autonomy.

Airbus backs community-designed carmaker; Europe’s laminar wings progress; Ceramic nanoparticles make metal stronger; Smart bomb navigates by vision; Ducted-fan VTOL AirMule flies.

A joint sea exercise between Indian and Japanese coast guards began Jan.15 in the southern Indian city of Chennai, with the goal of enhancing cooperation on anti-piracy operations and search-and-rescue missions.