All United States articles – Page 81
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OpinionOPINION: Going Mobile may be start of A220's rebirth
Bombardier launched the CSeries on 31 July 2008, but the most notable date in the troubled history of the aircraft now known as the A220 may prove to be 16 January 2019.
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NewsKC-46A debuts as Boeing reveals rapid delivery plan
Deliveries of the Boeing KC-46A to the US Air Force will rise sharply in the early part of 2019 following the delivery of the first two examples on 25 January, but will eventually level off at three aircraft monthly for the remainder of this year.
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Alaska's 2018 profits slip amid predictions of 2019 recovery
Alaska Air Group has moved beyond the worst of its recent financial troubles, having turned a corner toward financial improvement, the carrier's executives insist.
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USAF looks at autonomous drone swarms for search and rescue
US Air Force researchers are looking at using swarms of autonomous unmanned air vehicles (UAV) for search and rescue missions.
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UTC's profits rise as P&W's GTF deliveries surge
A near doubling of Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan deliveries and strong demand for aircraft systems helped push United Technologies' 2018 profit up 16% year-over-year to $5.3 billion.
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NewsPICTURES: Boeing unveils 777X cabin design
Boeing has released images of its 777X's cabin and disclosed design changes it says will make the aircraft's cabin more comfortable than that of the current-generation 777.
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Boeing's electric air taxi prototype takes flight
Boeing has successfully completed the first flight of an in-development autonomous air vehicle, a step forward in Boeing's race to develop an aircraft capable of providing commercially viable intra-urban air transportation.
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US Marine Corps orders 25 more Bell AH-1Z attack helicopters
The US Marine Corps has ordered 25 additional Bell AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters for $439.5 million.
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France signs $89m deal for FLIR micro drones
France has signed a contract with a ceiling value of $89 million to buy an undisclosed number of FLIR Systems' Black Hornet 3 micro unmanned air vehicles for its armed forces.
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Airbus takes 'wait and see' response to Boeing's proposed NMA
Airbus's incoming chief executive feels no pressure for Airbus to scramble in response to Boeing's concept for a New Mid-market Airplane (NMA).
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Airbus incoming CEO Faury will follow Enders' lead
Airbus incoming chief executive Guillaume Faury intends to maintain a business-as-usual management approach during the early part of his tenure, following the path laid down by current CEO Tom Enders.
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USAF 3-D prints metal parts to keep F-22 repair cost down
For the first time, the US Air Force has 3-D printed and installed a replacement titanium part on a Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor as part of a greater effort to shrink repair costs and time.
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Airbus will keep A319 in production: Faury
The Airbus A319 is not going away – at least not yet.
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OpinionOPINION: Can F-35 hit programme targets in 2019?
As years go, 2018 was about as good as it gets when casting a historical eye at the various trials and tribulations which have affected - and at times afflicted - the Lockheed Martin F-35 over the past decade or so.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: F-35 production ready to soar in 2019
Production of the F-35 Lightning II is on course to make its latest rate rise this year, after Lockheed Martin met its contractual target to deliver 91 of the fifth-generation fighter during 2018.
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Airbus to offer Skywise data services for A220s by 2020
Airbus intends to offer an A220 version of its Skywise data and analytics services sometime next year, a move executives say reflects Airbus's commitment to supporting its newest commercial aircraft.
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Damaged A220 PW1500G undergoes examination in USA
An Airbus A220 engine that suffered damage during a Korean Air flight in December has been shipped the USA for examination, according to an Airbus official.
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Airbus aims to boost A320 production when engine makers are ready
Airbus is eager to further increase production of A320-family aircraft, but first needs engine makers to commit to increased engine delivery volumes.
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US Air Force looks at using F-35 as ballistic missile interceptor
The US Air Force and Missile Defense Agency (MDA) are examining integrating the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II into the US ballistic missile defense system.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Airbus lifts A220's future with Mobile groundbreaking
Last January, doubt abounded about whether Airbus would ever actually assemble A220s in Mobile, Alabama.