Aerospace Aircraft & Propulsion

May 15, 2026
Vern Raburn’s attempt to mass-produce low-cost airplanes was a flop. Was Eclipse the forerunner to today’s air mobility ventures?
May 15, 2026
Next-generation proprotor blade and advanced tiltrotor concept show promise.
May 15, 2026
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
May 12, 2026
The latest flights advance United Therapeutics’ hydrogen-electric helicopter program beyond hover testing into more complex flight operations.
May 11, 2026
Hybrid-electric Shepard; deployable electric high-lift; laminar-flow UAS; and Leonardo’s advanced tiltrotor.
May 14, 2026
NASA is continuing to speed up the rate of X-59 flight tests.
May 14, 2026
Iridium has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Aileron space-based air traffic surveillance system that it hosts on its satellite network.
May 14, 2026
EDGE acquires Italian propulsion firm CMD to expand its expertise in engines and create a European propulsion hub for aeronautical, automotive and marine sectors.
May 14, 2026
Otto Aerospace has moved into detail design of the Phantom 3500 business aircraft, advancing its plans to exploit drag-reducing laminar flow technology.
May 01, 2026
GKN Aerospace is turning to additive fabrication as a “big play” to secure positions on next-generation aircraft programs and improve production efficiency.
May 01, 2026
A Kenyan air cargo operator is seeking $160 million in losses and damages from defense company BAE Systems.
Apr 29, 2026
AVIC HH-200 Cargo UAS Secures Launch Order, Completes First Flight
Apr 29, 2026
Rolls-Royce has been selected by South American-based LATAM Airlines to power three Boeing 787s with the engine maker’s upgraded Trent 1000 XE powerplant.