Defense Aircraft & Propulsion
Mar 10, 2017
Paying up front will cut Lightning costs, says the program office. So will a steady production ramp-up—and multiyear orders.
Mar 02, 2017
Can the U.S. Air Force’s air refueling fleet keep up with the warfighter?
Feb 27, 2017
Defense ministry fighter developers have completed studies of configurations and feasibility for India’s proposed stealth aircraft. They are awaiting a go-ahead for full-scale development.
Feb 27, 2017
Could Russia, UAE defense deal pave way for Emirati access to F-35?
Feb 24, 2017
The Advanced Hawk has an engine more powerful than the one in India’s current trainer fleet. BAE and HAL also offer synthetic features in inflight training and a refueling probe.
Mar 25, 2022
Boeing has added Airbus Helicopters to its German teaming arrangements as it pushes its CH-47 Chinook transport helicopter for Germany’s military heavy lift helicopter need.
Mar 24, 2022
Airbus Helicopters has begun testing the autonomous takeoff and landing capabilities of its VSR700 rotary-wing unmanned aircraft system.
Mar 23, 2022
General Electric has delivered the first engine to test the T901 turboshaft, marking a key milestone nine months behind schedule for a critical propulsion system in the U.S. Army’s aviation modernization plans.
Mar 22, 2022
Turkey’s government says it is working with both the Russian and Ukrainian governments on the safekeeping and ultimate return of two of its A400M airlifters stranded in Ukraine.
Mar 22, 2022
The UK defense ministry is looking to industry to provide it with a helicopter for VIP transportation.
Mar 21, 2022
The U.S. Marine Corps has flown more than 75 hr. in a modified MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor to evaluate Bell Boeing’s nacelle upgrades, as two of the Air Force’s variants have completed changes.
Mar 21, 2022
The Australian government and Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) have designated the Boeing Airpower Teaming System, or Loyal Wingman, as the MQ-28A Ghost Bat.
Mar 18, 2022
China’s Ministry of Transport’s Rescue and Salvage Bureau has acquired six Leonardo AW189 helicopters to enhance its maritime search-and-rescue operations.