Aircraft

China’s FC-31 Fighter Disappoints in First Display

In its Zhuhai display, the FC-31 appeared to bleed too much energy and the pilot had a hard time keeping the nose up during turns and other maneuvers.

Airbus To Build New A330-Based Belugas

First of five airplanes scheduled to enter service in 2019

Boeing’s 787 ecoDemonstrator Takes Flight

Latest round of testing involves more than 25 new technologies.

Airbus A380 To Reach Break-Even in 2015

Increased superjumbo deliveries in third quarter contributes to net income decline

Can Comac Make the C919 Happen? How Would Anyone Know?

J-31, Y-20 Make Debuts at Much Expanded China Airshow

The significant increase in military systems on display has boosted the biennial event.

Anglo-French FCAS May Not Be Unmanned

All previous indications and illustrations of the FCAS project have pointed to an unmanned combat air vehicle.

Flybe To Sell Stake in Finnair Joint Venture

Finnair cites profitability "issues."

Airbus A350-900 Receives FAA Type Certification

Wins U.S. approval some six weeks after gaining European ticket.

Indonesia Moves Forward with Fighter Programs

Indonesia has three separate programs covering current, middle- and long-term requirements.

Bombardier, China’s SPDB Ink Financing Deal

MOU promises to open new financing and leasing options for Bombardier's Chinese customers

Comac Takes Order for 30 C919s

Company claims order tally now totals 430.

Darpa Seeks Ideas for Unmanned-aircraft Host Ship

The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency seeks information on "distributed airborne capabilities" involving small unmanned aircraft.