Boeing

By Brian Everstine, Guy Norris
Boeing has unveiled a redefined scalable configuration for potential development as a tactical airlifter C-130 replacement or a C-17-sized strategic transport.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
Meeting near-term 737 and 787 delivery and production-rate targets hinges upon stabilizing a turbulent supply chain, Boeing executives report.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
The last undelivered 747-8Is are being converted into presidential aircraft for the USAF under a nearly $7 billion development project, including cost overruns.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
Col. Yurii Ihnat, spokesman for Ukraine’s Air Forces Command, said the type of aircraft likely to be provided has been determined.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Steve Trimble
The 550th Helicopter Squadron will be activated in February at Malmstrom AFB, with a five-year mission to support MH-139 training and testing.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Adrian Schofield
Air Premia and T’Way are expanding the widebody operations they launched during the past two years.
Airlines & Lessors

By Graham Warwick
NASA and Boeing have been working together on the high-aspect-ratio TTBW configuration for more than a decade.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Michael Bruno
Former Boeing defense and space leader Leanne Caret has joined the board of directors of Raytheon Technologies.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Brian Everstine
At the end of fiscal 2022, the Air Force’s total force pilot shortage rose to 1,907, an increase of 257 pilots from the end of 2021.
Light Attack and Advanced Training

By Guy Norris
NASA begins modification of a used 777 as and eventual replacement for its DC-8-72 Earth-science research platform.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jens Flottau
Despite some ongoing headwinds, the post-pandemic production ramp-up for major airframers looks promising.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
Struggles among original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to meet delivery targets is providing near-term boosts for aftermarket providers.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Joe Anselmo, Jens Flottau, Guy Norris, Daniel Williams
December delivery figures suggest the airplane manufacturers’ supply chain, quality and labor problems may be easing. Listen to our team break down the numbers.
Aerospace

By Sean Broderick
A final report on Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 accident offers little insight on pilot performance, which France and the U.S. say deserves closer scrutiny.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Sean Broderick
Safety enhancements to the 737-10 will make their way to the rest of the 737 MAX fleet.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Jens Flottau
For the major commercial aircraft manufacturers, in 2022 it was not about meeting targets, but coming as close as possible to them.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Michael Bruno
Standard Chartered Bank announced Jan. 11 it was considering selling its aviation financing business, including the Pembroke subsidiary.
Airlines & Lessors

By Sean Broderick
Boeing Commercial Airplanes delivered 69 aircraft in December as 737 MAX and 787 customer handovers picked up.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jens Flottau
He flew airplanes at age 14 and invented the aircraft leasing industry in his 20s. Fifty years later at age 75, he shows no sign of stopping.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Landing gear MRO providers are adding new capabilities, facilities and certifications to meet growing demand.
Services & Support

By Steve Trimble
The contractual agreement enables Canada to order the first four F-35As for delivery in 2026 in the Lot 18 production standard, with 84 more delivered by 2034.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lori Ranson
Brazilian airline GOL plans to end 2023 with 53 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft as it works toward the type representing 50% of its fleet by 2025.
Airlines & Lessors

Michael Cisek
How the U.S. fighter jet is underpinning the nation’s aerospace industry.
Supply Chain

Aviation Week Network Team
To cap off another astonishing year for Boeing, the Check 6 Podcast presents 12 vital episodes chronicling the OEM's progress in 2022.
Check 6