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Chief executives of three leading “big-small” contractors discuss some essential ingredients to their success.

With about 140 Boeing 737-8/-9s delivered to almost 30 operators since its commercial debut 13 months ago, the 737 MAX is quickly setting an industry record for the fastest introduction ever of a new jet transport.

Bell is to collaborate with France’s Safran on development of a hybrid-electric propulsion system for its electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing on-demand air mobility concept.

Air traffic management optimization is gathering speed throughout Europe, thanks to improvements at the airport level.

Flights at NASA Armstrong used a Gulfstream III to flight-test airport noise reductions from wing-flap and landing-gear modifications.

Africa represents less than 10% of the world’s available seat miles, but that is about to change, and manufacturers of crossover narrowbody jets are taking note.

An uptick of activity in the Pacific and in Central Command has forces seeking protective eyewear.

DARPA targets hypersonic defense; USAF wants reusable hypersonics; an unmanned KC-46A tanker? Liebherr/GM team on fuel-cell APU, and UK drone BVLOS milestone.

Passengers with reduced mobility are lobbying for greater accessibility to airline cabins, but certain safety constraints keep the industry from developing a quick solution.

Faced with size constraints at its production facilities, Airbus rethinks the way it manufacturers aircraft.

One hundred A320neos can’t be delivered because they don’t have engines. Aviation Week editors discuss.

Readers discuss "all-composite" metal bits; future of PC-6; UAS certification and Airbus' harmonizedPFD.

Upcoming aviation and aerospace industry events and Aviation Week Network events.

Revised secondary structure and cabin fittings will cut ARJ21 empty weight by more than half a ton. Thrust may be increased.

Feedback on its initial F135 engine upgrade proposal prompted P&W to include increased power and thermal management capability in its Growth Option 2.0 upgrade package.

The aircraft-maker’s strategy to continue production ahead of delayed engine deliveries is a heavy financial burden.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

A heavily redacted document posted by the Air Force acknowledges an April contract award to develop an air-launched missile.

Recent appointments, promotions and honors in the aviation and aerospace industry.

On its 75th anniversary, we look at the legendary organization’s storied history through the past pages of AW&ST.

Hard-won lessons already transferred to industry by its X-57 electric-propulsion program are helping NASA make the case for the return to X-plane flight research.

UPS Airlines is modifying 137 Boeing 757 and 767 freighters with the Rockwell Collins Large Display System.

Germany proceeds with Israeli UAV, Qatar to use Sniper pods on Rafale, India seeks support for Apache sale, and Philippines desires more FA-50s.

Airline discusses long-range requirements with manufacturers as industry trend for ultra-long-haul flights gathers momentum.

A likely cash infusion from Congress would come as the fighter program prepares for a full-rate production decision in 2019.