Aerospace & Defense

CFM’s Leap-1B Turbofan Begins Ground Testing

The Leap-1B is being prepared to enter service on Boeing's 737 Max airliners in 2017.

Industry Braces for ‘Tsunami’ of Aircraft Retirements

Experts predict 1,000 retirements per year from commercial fleets by 2024.

Boeing Partners Get ASTM Approval for New Biofuel

A new biofuel developed by Amyris and Total called farnesane has won approval for use as a component of airliner jet fuel.

Nav Canada Nears Completion of Nationwide ILS Upgrade

When completed, the program will comprise 110 ILS systems at new locations and replace ILS legacy systems.

NASA Pitches In To End Overland Supersonic Flight Ban

NASA aeronautics researchers are presenting their work on how people on the ground perceive low sonic booms.

Germany's DFS, Airlines Clash Over Cost Increase

Sukhoi T-50 Prototype Suffers Fire On Approach To Land

A fire above the right air intake was promptly extinguished after the airplane had landed, according to Sukhoi.

The F-35B Is Vertically Challenged

The vertical landing restrictions that are emerging cast doubt on an important part of the operational utility of the F-35B.

Boeing 787-9 Wins Certification

Approval paves the way for Air New Zealand to take delivery of the first production example early this summer.

India Completes ADS-B Ground Network Installation

The Airports Authority of India commissioned the installation of ADS-B at 14 of the nation's airport in 2014.

Bill Would Give Congress a Say in U.S. Customs Facilities

Airline groups praise bill, which requires the any new location to be served by a U.S. carrier and prior consultation with stakeholders.

Aerostar Pitches for More Overhauls of MiGs

Aerostar of Romania is about to complete a contract to overhaul, re-life and upgrade eight Mozambique MiG-21s at its Bacau base.

State Department Awaits Delivery of Sikorsky S-61Ts

Reasons for delays in the delivery of S-61T helicopters for use in Afghanistan remain unclear.

Russia Discusses Advanced Heavy Helicopter with China

Emirates Cancels A350 Order

The Airbus A350 orderbook shrunk by 70 airplanes with Emirates' recent order cancellation.

Ecuador Receives Airbus C295; Gunship Sale Could Be Imminent

Ecuador's air force will take three C295s by year-end and retire the last of its Avro 748s.