Airbus tests new technologies to enhance pilot assistance
Developments in flight safety and operational efficiency Automatic landing, incapacity and taxi assistance explored in a demonstrator Airbus UpNext, a wholly owned subsidiary of Airbus,…
RAF’s first use of sustainable aviation fuel in Typhoon and Hercules aircraft
The Royal Air Force has used sustainable aviation fuel blended with regular jet fuel to achieve the first sustainable aviation fuel blend air-to-air refuelling of…
F-35 Lightning II conducts first flight with TR-3, configuration
EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AFNS) — A developmental test team from the 461st Flight Test Squadron conducted the first flight of an F-35…
Boeing Reports Commercial Orders and Deliveries for 2022
Boeing reported 774 commercial orders last year after cancellations and conversions, including 561 orders for the 737 family and 213 orders for the company’s market-leading…
Airbus reports 2022 commercial aircraft orders and deliveries
661 deliveries, eight percent increase over 2021 1,078 gross commercial orders (820 net), 7,239 aircraft in backlog “In 2022 we served 84 customers with 661 deliveries,…
Airbus and VDL Group join forces to produce an airborne laser communication terminal
Airbus and VDL Group have signed a partnership agreement for the development and manufacturing of a laser communication terminal for aircraft, known as UltraAir. Based…
Canada Announces The Procurement Of The F-35 Lightning II
The Government of Canada announced today it is procuring Lockheed Martin’s 5th Generation F-35 Lightning II aircraft as a result of the Future Fighter Capability…
Passenger Recovery Continues in November
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the air travel recovery continued through November 2022. Total traffic in November 2022 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers…
Northrop Grumman Assumes Full GMLRS Rocket Motor Production
Northrop Grumman Corporation will assume production of rocket motors for the U.S. Army’s Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS), fulfilling the full contract production quantity. The company…
Virgin Orbit set for historic satellite launch from Britain on Monday
UK’s first mission partners announce the official opening of the Start Me Up launch window for January 9, 2023. Partners for the United Kingdom’s first…
Stellantis to Build Electric Aircraft with Archer and Provide Strategic Funding for Growth
Stellantis and Archer join forces to manufacture Archer’s Midnight eVTOL aircraft Stellantis will contribute advanced manufacturing technology and expertise, experienced personnel and capital to enable…
Raytheon Intelligence & Space awarded Missile Track Custody development contract
New missile tracking system will operate from Medium Earth Orbit El Segundo, Calif. (January 4, 2023) – Raytheon Intelligence & Space has been awarded a prime contract to…