Aviation Week & Space Technology

Fewer delays, better arrival time estimates expected with modern air traffic management tools under development at Thales.

By Thierry Dubois
ESA’s vision for Europe’s participation in space is expected to be bolstered by a vote of confidence and cash from the 22 member states that comprise the space agency.
Space

By Bradley Perrett
Possible changes to the NH90 helicopter include more payload, enhanced electro-optical system and teaming with unmanned aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Adrian Schofield
Philippine Airlines has ambitious growth planned, but airport capacity issues must be resolved.
Air Transport

By Graham Warwick
Facebook Aquila to fly again; TsAGI eyes hydrogen-fueled widebody; Northrop’s Tern takes shape; Denver hosts counter-UAS demo.
Aerospace

By Guy Norris
Engine OEM improves delivery schedule and improves blade quality.
Air Transport

After 10 years of development, the Navy’s $14 billion MQ-4C Triton program is preparing its fifth and sixth aircraft for deployment to Guam.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Jen DiMascio
In this week’s Washington Outlook: punting could limit number of KC-46A aircraft ordered this year; and a plan to send humans past Venus and Mars.
Defense and Space

By Guy Norris
The appointments of Kevin McAllister as Boeing Commercial Airplanes president and Stan Deal as Boeing Global Services chief will focus the company on its drive for more services business.
MRO

By William Garvey
The 2014 Katz accident in a G-IV led to an NBAA study pinpointing serious issues with business aviation preflight checks.
Business Aviation

By Jens Flottau
The first derivative model of the program reached an altitude of 25,000 ft. on the flight from Toulouse. First delivery should take place by the end of 2017.

Just off the coast of San Diego on the USS America, the JSF is fundamentally changing the way the U.S. Marine Corps operates from amphibious assault ships.
Defense and Space

By Graham Warwick
General Atomics dedicates a company-owned Avenger, the jet-powered version of the MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aircraft, to be available on-call to drop ration packs for humanitarian relief internationally.
Aerospace

By Jen DiMascio
In this week’s roundup: Russia tests engine for its T-50 fighter; Lockheed to upgrade F-16s for South Korea; Malaysia’s defense budget squeeze and Airbus advances Australian rotorcraft training program.
Defense and Space

Both SpaceX and Boeing have slipped their launch dates for first crewed flights to the ISS, as a big decision awaits the next presidential administration on giving the green light.
Space

By Michael Bruno
In any Iran commercial aircraft deals, financing remains the unanswered question, and a new U.S. House bill makes the options clearer.
Air Transport

By Tony Osborne
There is renewed focus on Tranche 1 Eurofighters as air forces look at how to keep them in service for the long-haul.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Shiv Aroor
Company offers to make an advanced version of its Super Hornet in India for its air force and export customers.
Aircraft & Propulsion

The F-15 and F/A-18 production lines could extend into the early-2020s with fleet-size orders from Qatar and Kuwait.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
When the need for accurate positioning is highest, close to the ground, GPS can be at its most unreliable, creating the need for alternative sensors to ensure safe takeoffs and landings by drones.
Connected Aerospace

Lawmakers are digesting a new crop of government reports to support their positions for or against splitting the FAA’s air traffic and safety roles.
Air Transport

Surveying the Navy’s diverse new weapons portfolio, from the LRASM anti-ship cruise missile to extended-range versions of Harpoon and JSOW.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jen DiMascio, Michael Bruno
U.S. president-elect Donald Trump is just beginning to form his team. What will it mean for aerospace, aviation, NASA, trade and the economy?
Defense and Space

By Thierry Dubois
The prospects for subjects of search-and-rescue operations will be better with the introductions of improved distress beacon services, starting in December.
Space

By Graham Warwick
Airships to transport rare earths; Mil’s PSV beats helo speed record; Facebook demos comms for Aquila drone; SpectroDrone detects explosives on the fly; Flirtey delivers Domino’s pizza.
Aerospace