Commercial Aviation

Leap Engine Deliveries To Airbus Still Challenging

Thierry Dubois | Aviation Week & Space Technology

Safran and its suppliers are struggling to cope with Leap engine delivery delays, especially since a steep production ramp-up is looming.

Defense

Saudi-UK Agreement Gives Eurofighter A Boost

Tony Osborne | Aviation Week & Space Technology

A follow-on order for the Eurofighter Typhoon from Saudi Arabia could give the UK more breathing room as it considers industrial options for a future combat aircraft.

Business Aviation

Will Spirit AeroSystems Have Role In Supersonic Bizjet?

Molly McMillin | The Weekly Of Business Aviation

While volume building structures for the speedy supersonic aircraft wouldn’t be as large as its commercial airliner business, Spirit says it is interested in the work.

Podcast

Airbus Space’s View of the Satellite Market

Jen DiMascio and Irene Klotz | Aviation Week & Space Technology

Aviation Week editors talk with Airbus Space Chief about the OneWeb venture into the small satellite, low Earth orbit market and navigating the dramatic changes in the industry.

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The Week In Technology, March 19-23, 2018

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