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GE names partners for Boeing 777X powerplant as testing proves performance goals.

The Viking Air Twin Otter Series 400 is selling well, while a new full flight simulator is being built to train pilots in water and land operations.

Embraer and Saab announced on Friday a memorandum of understanding to partner in delivering the program for the Brazilian air force.

Piaggio’s new Avanti EVO is making its public debut at the Farnborough International Airshow 2014.

The company is displaying a full-size mockup of the passenger cabin of its new E-Jet E2 airliner family for the first time in public.

Flight-testing of the new Leap turbofan is about to start.

The Scorpion jet took the industry by surprise although it is still awaiting its first customer as testing continues.

787-9 debuts at Farnborough show as Boeing challenges Airbus to defend its A350 strategy.

Work is continuing “night and day” to return the F-35 to flight as operating agency say it is “continuing the effort to debut in the UK.”

Ukrainian company Aerotechnica specializes in modernizing Soviet-era radar equipment.

Lord is well known for bearings and assemblies especially for helicopters, but is now looking European fixed-wing work and high-tech acquisitions.

Continuous improvements to the 747-8 include a 9,000 pound weight reduction.

Drop-in jet biofuel developed by Amyris and Total with Boeing has been approved, as Boeing aims for 1 percent biofuel use within 10 years.

Boeing expects the introduction of a new panel assembly line at its 737 factory in Renton will cut flow times by 33 percent.

Pratt & Whitney is working to maximize commonality and thus minimize risk with its various geared turbofan offerings.

The powerplant will deliver a 20-percent fuel burn improvement over existing engines in the 5,000- to 7,000-shp range.

Technological alternative fuels are advancing but questions remain over the economics.

“Maturity” trials have taken place at a customer base. A raft of improvements are already planned for 2016.

The EC175’s main gearbox has no backup lubrication system

China has eased restrictions to new entrants in order to maintain rapid growth in the airline market.

The Aerospace and Defense Industries Association of Europe strives to ensure competitiveness in aeronautics, space, defense and security.

The UK RAF is proud of its Reaper capabilities and confident its rules of engagement in Afghanistan comply with the law and are adhered to.

Bringing a new multi-Mach bizjet to market will require innovative design and deep pockets.

The Saab Gripen has proved to be a good test bed for missiles, as Saab explains how it manages to keep costs under control.

UK engine maker Rolls-Royce is pushing ahead with advanced turbofan engine designs for future platforms, with greatly improved efficiency.

Nacelles developed as part of new integrated propulsion systems are delivering improved performance.

Italy’s BCube is well known in the automotive world but the company now wants to create a global footprint in aerospace logistics.

Electric tiltrotor gets recognition from American Helicopter Museum and Education Center.

UK precision engineering group Nasmyth is looking to recruit more apprentices as its role in the aerospace supply chain grows.

Gifas predicts further revenue growth but has a hard time recruiting.