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JetZero has secured a propulsion systems agreement with RTX covering its blended-wing-body aircraft’s primary engines, auxiliary power system and nacelles.

Internal testing validated that the Enhanced Power and Cooling System (EPACS) is mature enough now to enter an engineering and manufacturing development phase.

While some radars improve detection of weather-related turbulence, clear air turbulence detection remains difficult. One company looks to negate the phenomenon.

The UK's competition regulator has begun an inquiry into Safran's protracted acquisition of an actuation and flight control system unit from Collins Aerospace.

Aircraft fuel tank innovations emphasize safety, simplicity and sustainability.

The testbed and training center will be in the Spokane-Coeur D’Alene region of Washington State.

Safran has sold its North American electromechanical actuation businesses to Woodward as it seeks to address antitrust concerns related to a deal with RTX.

The 23-year-old fighter program will be revamped again for combat requirements in the 2030s, if it can overcome skepticism from new quarters.

The necessary tests, simulations and studies are defining pathways to new engine options for future single-aisle designs.

Europe’s detect-and-avoid; AI counts carry-ons; France’s hydrogen Technocampus; megawatt-class controller for hybrid turbofan.

Under CEO Sean Doyle, BA has been taking steps to restore its status as a premium carrier in the recovery years since the COVID-19 crisis.

Manufacturers are updating designs to save space, allow easier maintenance and increase sustainability.

OEMs are offering more galley retrofit options for self-serve food and beverage stations as some airlines implement these features.

The upgraded GUI features a modernized menu structure and consistent iconography across device interfaces, simplifying cabin controls.

Collins Aerospace is working on future cockpit concepts that may increase the availability and integrity of the information the crew relies on.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

The FAA alert follows the NTSB’s probe and criticism of the agency and OEM responses to 737 rudder issues as evidence points to supply chain quality problems.

U.S. investigators spotlight potential dangers of improperly installed 737 rudder parts and urge FAA and Boeing to take action.

New robotic systems are helping OEMs, MROs and suppliers automate a range of maintenance tasks.

The airline has started retrofits on its Airbus A320neos and will move on to its Boeing widebodies in early 2025.

A new industrial reality has emerged. “It’s no longer about markets; it’s more about production,” says Richard Aboulafia.

Manufacturers are adding new products and capabilities for better integration and cloud access.

The U.S. Air Force has released a “sources-sought” notice for the Next-Generation Ejection Seat, a program currently reserved for the Collins-made ACES 5.

A fault in a circuit board in the pitch trim servo of a Sikorsky S-92 helicopter could be a potential factor in the fatal crash off the coast of Norway in February, investigators say.

Leadership sets the tone, and incoming Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg has results and relations.