All In Depth – Page 3
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In depthExclusive: Textron shows off new Beechcraft M-346N trainer in first US public flight
Textron Aviation has conducted the first public demonstration flight of its Beechcraft M-346N military trainer in North America, as the US Navy prepares to launch its competitive selection process for a new jet trainer under the Undergraduate Jet Training System programme.
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In depthSecond B-21 Raider bomber delivered to US Air Force
The US Air Force has taken delivery of its second B-21 Raider stealth bomber at Edwards AFB, allowing the test programme to advance beyond initial flight performance to critical mission systems evaluation.
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In depthWhy Avelo chose Embraer E195-E2s over competing Airbus and Boeing jets
Discount carrier becomes first US airline to commit to Embraer’s second-generation E-Jets, with deliveries starting in 2027 to complement its existing 737 fleet.
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In depthChinese military engines ‘catching up’ to Western rivals
Indigenous Chinese turbofan engines are narrowing the performance gap with Western powerplants but still lag behind in reliability and capability, according to a senior GE Aerospace executive.
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In depthAustralia’s MQ-28 on the hunt for key production decision
Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat, Australia’s first domestically designed combat aircraft since the Second World War, has demonstrated its capabilities in its first public flight at the Woomera test facility.
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In depthLilium’s latest suitor has Ambitious plans but key questions remain unanswered
Almost a month after Ambitious Air Mobility Group (AAMG) emerged as the latest suitor for what remains of Lilium there is still little public information on who is financing the operation, or on the background of its directors.
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In depthBoeing to hire replacement workers as fighter jet machinists’ strike drags on
Boeing is preparing to hire permanent replacement workers at its St. Louis-area fighter aircraft assembly site as negotiations with striking machinists remain stalled after more than a month of work stoppage.
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In depthUSAF equips F-15E with APKWS rockets for drone defence
The US Air Force integrated BAE Systems’ APKWS II guided rockets onto F-15E fighters in just nine days, dramatically accelerating deployment to counter the growing threat of enemy drone swarms.
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In depthAirship developer Aeros to trial ‘airborne warehouse’ concept above Los Angeles
Founder Igor Pasternak aims to prove commercial viability of electrically powered variable buoyancy airships that can hover at altitude while unmanned aircraft deliver packages to homes.
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In depthBoeing and P&W seek regulatory relief and more time for 777 engine fixes
Manufacturers are developing design changes to address fan-blade failures that have damaged aircraft and caused engine fires, but need regulatory relief to complete the work.
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In depthAustralia nears completion of MQ-4C maritime patrol fleet
After delivering the second and third examples, Northrop Grumman is working on a fourth MQ-4C Triton for Australia, which will complete Canberra’s fleet of the long-range, long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft.
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In depthIndia clears purchase of 97 Tejas Mk1A fighters
The order comes as India is looking to significantly overhaul its ageing fighter force after experiencing tactical setbacks at the hands of the Pakistani air force in May.
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In depthAirbus challenges claims that UH-72s are ill-suited for pilot training
Citing available features unused by the US Army and internal service policies, Airbus rejects that H145-derived UH-72 Lakotas cannot effectively or affordably serve as trainer helicopters.
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In depthAltitude discrepancies and pilot challenges emerge from Washington mid-air collision inquiry
Investigators examining January’s fatal midair collision near Washington have questioned the Black Hawk’s altitude data, while the inquiry reveals challenges faced by army pilots transitioning between helicopter variants.
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In depthMajor airpower exercises test Asia-Pacific readiness and interoperability
Multiple large-scale military exercises across the Asia-Pacific region are testing allied forces’ ability to rapidly deploy and operate in contested environments, with unprecedented F-35 pilot exchanges and austere airfield operations.
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In depthLockheed confident in F-35 prospects despite effort to reduce US purchases
The airframer’s chief executive says international demand remains strong following recent battlefield successes, and there is a strong likelihood US lawmakers will plus up the Pentagon’s stealth fighter acquisition in the upcoming defence budget.
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In depthNMH win ‘critical’ for Yeovil but opportunities exist for AW159 and AW101, says Leonardo Helicopters UK chief
The new boss of Leonardo Helicopters UK has stressed the “criticality” for the business of winning the ongoing New Medium Helicopter (NMH) contest, but believes the airframer can grasp other opportunities – even including selling new AW101s to the Royal Navy.
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In depthUS firms target Europe with uncrewed fighter offerings
American manufacturers developing the first generation of autonomous combat platforms are eyeing significant sales opportunities in Europe, with companies including General Atomics, Anduril, Boeing and Kratos pursuing partnerships with European firms to offer local production options.
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In depthUK military’s F-35B shortcomings laid bare by spending watchdog
The UK National Audit Office (NAO) has detailed the challenges faced by the Royal Air Force (RAF) and Royal Navy (RN) in fielding the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II, while projecting that the nation’s through-life spend on the stealth fighter programme could potentially top £70 billion ($94 billion).