Defense Aircraft & Propulsion
Mar 05, 2025
Limitations to the Bell Boeing V-22’s flight envelope and proprotor gearbox problems have cut back flying.
Mar 04, 2025
The Air Force no longer deems a stealthy successor to the Boeing KC-46 and KC-135 necessary for its modernization strategy.
Feb 28, 2025
Canada is seeking multiple types to make its tactical rotorcraft fleet relevant in the face of new High North defense challenges.
Feb 21, 2025
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Feb 21, 2025
In its 11th year, Aviation Week Network’s program includes winners from 11 schools across the U.S. who hail from six countries and nominees from 16.
Mar 04, 2025
Hermeus delivered the vehicle to Edwards AFB on Nov. 16 following the completion of low-speed taxi tests at its Atlanta facility in mid-2024.
Mar 04, 2025
The comments are a shift in the Air Force’s recent history with adversary aircraft.
Mar 04, 2025
The proposal would face an uphill challenge amid fiscal restrictions.
Mar 04, 2025
The comments come as a decision on how to proceed with the NGAD penetrating counter air fighter is on hold.
Mar 04, 2025
Engineers are already designing the system and hope to reach a preliminary design review by midyear.
Mar 04, 2025
The three-year initiative will develop an automated boom that uses relative navigation for airborne refueling missions.
Mar 04, 2025
Pratt & Whitney is planning further development of rotating detonation engine (RDE) technology following “positive test results” from a series of ground tests.
Mar 04, 2025
The service said it decided to pause deliveries on Feb. 27 after identifying cracks in the “outboard fixed-trailing-edge support structure” of two aircraft.