Aerospace Daily & Defense Report

By Tony Osborne
Hill Helicopters says it will fire up its internally developed GT50 turboshaft engine for its HX/HC50 family of single-engine light helicopters this summer.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
Sierra Space says Merck is its first commercial rideshare partner for the inaugural flight of the Dream Chaser spaceplane on a NASA mission later this year.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Spain says TAI's Hurjet advanced jet trainer is “well positioned” to replace the country’s aging fleet of Northrop SF-5 lead-in fighter trainers.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
MBDA’s Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile has been flown on the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter for the first time.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Mark Carreau
Russia's MS-30 Progress resupply mission is on course for a March 1 docking with the ISS for delivery of a 2.8-ton cargo load.
Operations & Safety

By Brian Everstine
AFSOC is looking to go big with a new autonomy effort, moving from solely focusing on using MQ-9 Reapers as host to its C-130 variants.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Vivienne Machi
The agency has faced development challenges and delays.
Satellites

By Garrett Reim
The aircraft is to arrive ahead of Joby’s plans to start carrying its first passengers in late 2025 or early 2026 in Dubai.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Mark Carreau
The MS-30 was launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan atop a three-stage Soyuz 2a.1 rocket on Feb. 27.
Space Exploration

By Irene Klotz
Bezos’ fiancee, Lauren Sanchez, 55, a helicopter pilot and founder of aerial film production company Black Ops Aviation, organized the flight.
Commercial Space

By Steve Trimble
The upgrade to the BAE Systems F-15 Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System (EPAWSS) surfaced in a social media post.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Michael Bruno
“SES today finds itself in a vastly more competitive environment than anything it has ever faced in its history,” Appaloosa said.
Satellites

By Graham Warwick
Spotted at NASA’s Armstrong Test Facility in Sandusky, Ohio, the forward fuselage of the Rockwell XFV-12A looked disconsolate on its trolley.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
John Phelan, a career investment manager and U.S. Navy outsider, painted a glowing description of the F-35’s capabilities.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
JAXA is still investigating the cause of the failed Epsilon S engine test in November 2024.
Operations & Safety

By Steve Trimble
The study will define requirements for joint air battle management in a “high-end fight,” said John Phelan, the nominee for Navy secretary.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois
The view has been gaining momentum in the French military since the war with Russia began in 2022.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Antoine Fafard
Financial results for the leading aerospace companies for 2024 reveals RTX led the way for operating revenue with a reported turnover of $80.7 billion.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Michael Bruno
Dynamic Aerostructures estimated assets of $10-50 million but debts of $50-100 million.
Supply Chain

By Tony Osborne
Spanish Air Chief Gen. Francisco Braco Carbo was flown in one of two Hurjet development aircraft.
Light Attack and Advanced Training

By Chen Chuanren
Hanwha held an industry event in Oslo on Feb. 26, which it says has garnered interest for the missile system.
Supply Chain

By Robert Wall
Hensoldt expects the incoming German government to hike defense spending, but is holding off on raising its growth outlook until it has more clarity.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Brian Everstine
The U.S. military does not have an effective, overall answer to the question of how to protect austere locations and aircraft from UAS threats, officials say.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
The U.S. Air Force and Special Operations Command have named the OA-1K light attack aircraft Skyraider II.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The UK-based helicopter businesses of Airbus and Leonardo are set for leadership changes.
Aircraft & Propulsion