The US Air Force Research Laboratory has contracted Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman to build low-cost, networked cruise missile prototypes for the service s Gray Wolf technology demonstration effort. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

Boeing s KC-46A tanker received the Federal Aviation Administration s amended type certification for the baseline 767-2C, ensuring the US Air Force s tanker replacement is safe to fly, the company announced this week. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

Boeing and Embraer have confirmed they are in talks for a “potential combination”, following a Wall Street Journal report that Boeing is in discussions to take over the Brazilian airframer. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

Boeing reportedly has held talks with Brazilian aircraft and defence services company Embraer to acquire an ownership stake, the Wall Street Journal reports on 21 December. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

Fitch Ratings expects that the continued aggressive growth of Chinese lessors poses a risk for other lessors to monitor in the year ahead Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

The US Commerce Department announced on 20 December that Bombardier CS100s ordered by Delta Air Lines could face a 292.21% tariff if they cross into the USA in a partially or fully assembled state. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

Delta Air Lines concluded its farewell tour for the Boeing 747 at Minneapolis/St Paul International airport today, a fitting finale for the queen of the skies at the former home of Northwest Airlines. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

Lockheed Martin hit its F-35 delivery mark for the year, rolling out its 66th jet this month out of its Fort Worth, Texas facility. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

The plight currently facing Airbus on its A380 programme is neatly although perhaps inadvertently summed up by customer Singapore Airlines (SIA). Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading

A new US Air Force document released last week outlines the details, timeline and likely competitors for a plan to acquire at least 608 new turbofan engines to replace the eight Pratt & Whitney TF33s on each of 76 Boeing B-52H bombers in the US Air Force fleet. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading