Aerospace & Defense

F135 Engine Failure Investigation Makes Progress

Pratt & Whitney has devised an interim fix and F-35s are flying agan, with borescope inspections mandated every three flying hours.

Russia Orders More Su-30SM Fighters

The recent contract brings to 72 the Russian defense ministry's order for Su-30SM fighters.

Indian Air Force Mirage 2000 Upgrade Progresses Despite Groundings

Two aircraft have completed flight trials and are awaiting certification to the 2000-5 standard.

Russian Sanctions Avoid Direct Hit on Civil Aerospace

Russia Looks To Resurrect Il-114

Western sanctions prompt country's power brokers to reconsider homegrown airplane design.

Europe Outlines Action Plan For UAV Policymaking

The EC’s Matthew Baldwin has a broad aviation/transport remit, but now deems Unmanned Aerial Systems as important as any other area, and in need of c

Navy Advances UClass Software as RFP Delayed

The Navy is still seeking sources for an "organic, sea-based unmanned aerial system."

India Looks To Expand Aerospace Manufacturing Sector

Manufacturers see opportunity in the new government's stated goal of making aerospace a focus for domestic and export markets.

Legislation in U.S. Congress Will Continue Ex-Im Bank

The bank helps finance exports of American-made products, including airplanes and helicopters.

'Storm Chasing' with Honeywell's IntuVue 3-D Weather Radar

'Storm Chasing' with Honeywell's IntuVue 3-D Weather Radar

Airbus Expands in Asia with New Thai Flight Ops Venture

Airbus Flight Operations Services in Bangkok will produce electronic versions of flight operations manuals.

U.S. Air Force Develops Fix for Grounded F-16Ds

More than 80 of the aircraft have been grounded since cracks were discovered in the canopy sill longerons this summer.

Dutch Investigation Says 'High-Energy Objects' Hit MH17

Safety Board still unable to examine wreckage.

Raytheon, Boeing Address 'Kill Vehicle' Action Items

Of 48 “nonconformances" ID'd by the DOD inspector general, four remain to be addressed.

Navy's FA-XX Discussion Includes Modifying F-35C

Modifying the F-35C Joint Strike Fighter is part of what the U.S. Navy wants to discuss with contractors in a series of “technical interchange meetings."

Bombardier CSeries Resumes Flight Testing

Returns to air after a three-month hiatus