An old idea is gaining new attention as two companies report progress in developing cargo gliders.

General Electric Aviation reported a “strong performance” in 2019 and remains a bright spot for its parent corporation, GE managers trumpeted Jan. 29, despite $1.4 billion worth of “headwinds” from the Boeing 737 MAX’s grounding and production halt.

The latest developments of an integrated flight deck concept for helicopters designed to improve safety in low visibility are being introduced by Universal Avionics.

Erickson and Sikorsky have partnered to install Matrix autonomous technology onto the S-64F Aircrane and demonstrate autonomous firefighting capabilities.

MD Helicopters CEO Lynn Tilton has made restoring production of the company’s MD902 twin-engine light helicopter a priority after a nearly decade-long hiatus in production.

“We’re committed to see that through and see it through the right way,” new CEO David Calhoun said of the troubled tanker program.

Until the U.S. military’s fragmented communication systems allow the F-35 to share targeting data directly with unconventional partners like Army missile launchers, Lockheed Martin has come up with an interim solution to support an ongoing series of critical operational experiments.

The U.S. Navy has moved forward on the acquisition process to launch development of the upgraded EA-18G Block II soon.