CommercialBoeing Enlists Oerlikon for 3-D-Printed Plane Parts Boeing says it has around 50,000 parts flying today that were created via 3-D printing. Through a five-year pact with Swiss technology group Oerlikon, it hopes to increase that number. 3-D printing,…
CommercialBoeing Gets FAA Certification for 737 MAX 9 The Boeing 737 MAX 9 is certified for commercial service thanks to an amended type certificate granted by the FAA, Boeing has announced. The 737 MAX 9 raises capacity compared to the…
ConnectivityAir Esurfing Taps Astronics for Chinese Connectivity STC Contract Astronics Corp. will equip up to 300 Airbus A320s and Boeing 737s for Chinese airlines, developing an STC for antennae and a Validation STC for the cabin distribution system as part of…
MilitaryGeneral Atomics Opens Up About its MQ-25 Submission General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) has revealed information on its entry to the U.S. Navy’s call for submissions for an MQ-25A Stingray unmanned aerial tanker, including a plethora of partnerships. GA-ASI…
CommercialOn Boeing's Behalf, Triumph Set to Provide Service Support in Asia Boeing has chosen the Thailand-based Triumph Aviation Services Asia to inspect, re-certify and repair its jets in the Asia-Pacific region. The subsidiary Triumph Group, headquartered in Pennsylvania, will also supply 777 thrust…
ATM ModernizationWhat Will Airplane Data Comms Look Like in the Future? Data communications has been introduced domestically in both the U.S. and European Union (EU). Due to differing requirements and operational needs and the availability of different data communications technologies with existing fleets…
ConnectivityBoeing Signs Services Deals Worth Nearly $1 Billion Boeing has taken orders for services valued at more than $900 million, the company said today at the Singapore Airshow. Some of that newly announced total comes from the Asia-Pacific region, including…
MilitaryF-15E Ready for Armament Upgrade courtesy of Lockheed Martin The extended range version of the AGM-158 joint air-to-surface standoff missile developed by Lockheed Martin has achieved full operational capability on the F-15E Strike Eagle, the company announced, making it the first…
CommercialBoeing's New Electric Cargo Drone Could Transport 500 Pounds Boeing has a design for a cargo drone. The manufacturer said this new unmanned, electric, vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) aircraft prototype is also a test bed for future vehicles. "This flying cargo air vehicle…
CommercialAre Boeing and Embraer Talking About a Merger? It was the Wall Street Journal that grabbed attention first for reporting a possible original equipment manufacturer (OEM) acquisition. It has since been confirmed: Boeing and Embraer are talking. Boeing’s official statement:…
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