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future of aerospace

Boeing Refines Truss-Braced-Wing Airliner Concept

Successful wind tunnel tests could potentially clear the concept for further test and development as a full-scale X-plane.

defense

New Photo May Reveal Russian Unmanned Strike Aircraft

A grainy picture that surfaced Jan. 23 on a Russian web site purportedly reveals the Sukhoi Okhotnik-B stealthy unmanned strike aircraft.

 

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defense

Pentagon Confirms China Will Have A New Tactical Bomber

A few details and the probable choice of engines suggest the aircraft will be conceptually like the retired U.S. F-111, but perhaps a lot bigger.

Person of the Year

Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg Is Aviation Week’s Person Of The Year 2018

From reshaping the supply chain to big wins in defense, his actions have reverberated across the industry.

 

space

Stratolaunch Terminates Rocket Engine, Launcher Programs

In a shocking move just three months after founder Paul Allen's death, Stratolaunch has abandoned development of a family of dedicated launchers and PGA rocket engines.

defense

Next-gen Combat Aircraft Development Gains Momentum

Development of the next generation of combat aircraft around the world is speeding up, aiming for fielding in the 2030s and beyond.

 

defense

USAF May Not Purchase Stealthy Tanker, Chief Says

The USAF may not buy a next-generation low-observable tanker that would support fifth-gen. fighters like the F-35 and F-22, the service’s chief of staff says.

defense

U.S. Air Force Agrees To Accept KC-46 Deliveries From Boeing

The Air Force’s acceptance of a new refueling tanker will allow the company to start recovering $3.5 billion in losses incurred during eight years of development.

 

commercial aviation

Boeing 777X Readied For Gear Test; 777 Orders Pass Milestone

Progress towards completion of the first 777-9 comes as the 777 family passes the 2,000-order milestone, representing an industry record for a widebody model. 

commercial aviation

Boom Advances Overture Supersonic Airliner As Demonstrator Takes Shape

Startup works to balance high- and low-speed requirements for Mach 2.2 airliner, aiming to approach subsonic noise standards.