RTX

By Kurt Hofmann
The carrier has also begun to exchange several A321neos from its UAE joint venture Wizz Air Abu Dhabi with A321ceos.
Airlines & Lessors

By Graham Warwick
U.S. Energy Department’s advanced project agency launches aircraft contrail avoidance and high-energy battery projects.
Emerging Technologies

By Tony Osborne
U.S. and European defense suppliers are supporting the development of Poland’s air defense system and the development of future missiles to support it.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Tony Osborne
Poland and the UK are advancing a joint effort to develop a longer-range version of MBDA’s Common Anti-Air Modular Missile.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Steve Trimble
Lockheed has further delayed delivery of the first F-35 upgraded with new avionics, to the second quarter of 2024, adding to a backlog of deferred shipments.
Supply Chain

By Guy Norris, Steve Trimble
Long-term pressure gain remains the goal, but compact combustion is accelerating near-term adoption of the technology for high-speed propulsion systems.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Predicting contrail cirrus; Autonomy proving ground; eVTOL river crossing; Electric regional seaplane.
Emerging Technologies

By Steve Trimble
Fifteen years after a B-52 standoff jammers idea was shelved, the venerable bomber will audition for a role as a primary airborne electronic attack platform.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Graham Warwick
Teams led by Boeing, GE, Northrop Grumman and RTX are among those to receive funding to develop tools to mitigate contrail-related climate forcing.
Emerging Technologies

By Sean Broderick, Guy Norris
The initial set of checks flags 201 engines on Airbus A320neo-family aircraft and requires pulling them from service by late September.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
The FAA’s AD mandates Pratt’s recommended inspections on the most susceptible engines within 30 days of its effective date.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Steve Trimble, Guy Norris
Several forward fit and retrofit programs will demand potentially thousands of ejection seats in the next few years.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Matthew Fulco
If China actively enforces its export controls, the U.S. is certain to step up supply chain efforts with allies to reduce dependency on Beijing.
Supply Chain

By Matthew Fulco
The commercial aftermarket outlook remains highly favorable as total sales rose 23% year-on-year in the 2023 second quarter (Q2).
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Kevin Michaels
Carriers are targeting upgraded products, ancillary revenues, aircraft downgauging and cabin flexibility.
Airlines & Lessors

By Michael Bruno
A cardinal rule of investor relations is don’t surprise shareholders with a big, negative announcement just weeks after you told them things were getting better.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Sean Broderick
The process will start with a surge of checks in the next few months.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Matthew Fulco
Shares of RTX, formerly known as Raytheon Technologies, dove 14% per-share during regular trading July 25.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Airlines by number of Airbus A320neo-family aircraft built between Q4 2015 and Q3 2021 powered by PW11000G-JM engines.
Air Transport

By Garrett Reim
The startup plans to develop its largest space vehicle, the Helios.
Commercial Space

By Thierry Dubois
The move positions Safran for the design of more-electric control systems on the next generation of commercial aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Angus Batey
The UK Defense Ministry signs an RTX contract extension for 1,000 Landshield anti-jamming antennas.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Guy Norris
Collins Aerospace says it is on track to open a $50 million aircraft electrification and electric propulsion laboratory dubbed "The Grid" in October.
Emerging Technologies

By Tony Osborne
Austria and Switzerland are planning to join the German-led European Sky Shield Initiative.
Missile Defense & Weapons

Sara Samora
The investment will add 81,000 sq. ft. to Pratt’s Columbus Engine Center, where it builds its signature Geared Turbofan (GTF) engine for Embraer and Airbus.
Aircraft & Propulsion