Defense Aircraft & Propulsion

Dec 31, 2018
Photographers captured images of military helicopters in environments ranging from deserts to snow-covered mountains, as well as search-and-rescue training.
Dec 28, 2018
Vertical flight was a hot topic in 2018 with heightened activity on electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) aircraft for recreational and air-taxi use.
Dec 27, 2018
There are few things as exhilarating as flying in a fighter, whether it's the newest fighter or one that's been in service for decades. Enjoy a vicarious thrill by viewing these shots of some of the world's fastest aircraft.
Dec 26, 2018
Warbirds help keep alive the history of past conflicts, making them come alive for today's air show visitors.
Dec 21, 2018
References to the Avic Xian H-20 suggest its unveiling is close. The second aircraft carrier is at sea, nearing commissioning.
Jul 28, 2022
Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury told investors that the company remained “fully committed” to the European FCAS.
Jul 27, 2022
The long-awaited decision by the U.S. Army to select its next helicopter could slip into fiscal 2023 as the service works through its “event-based” process, the service’s acquisition boss says.
Jul 27, 2022
A new financial charge on the MQ-25 program in Boeing’s second quarter results raises the company’s total losses on the uncrewed aerial tanker to 54% of the value of the engineering and manufacturing development contract. 
Jul 27, 2022
Korea Aerospace Industries has broken into the European market, securing agreements with Poland to provide 48 FA-50 light combat aircraft and other defense equipment.
Jul 27, 2022
Nathalie Tarnaud Laude will succeed Stefano Bortoli as the CEO of ATR effective Sept. 17.
Jul 26, 2022
As the U.S. military experiments with expendable and attritable aircraft, Kratos Turbine Technologies has unveiled a small turbofan engine that offers a cheaper price tag and a shorter lifespan than existing alternatives.
Jul 26, 2022
The U.S. Air Force needs to reach a decision on the future of engines on its Lockheed Martin F-35 fleet quickly, though Secretary Frank Kendall says he is not s
Jul 26, 2022
Airbus, MBDA and a consortium of German companies are planning to form a joint venture to support the development of the European Future Combat Air System.