Mid-Year Aerospace and Air Transport Report

F-35A elephant walk
Jul 23, 2020 - 4:55 AM
Covid Dents F-35 Production as Development Continues
The global pandemic has inevitably hit production rates for the F-35, but Lockheed Martin hopes to begin clawing back lost time in the fall.
Jul 23, 2020
Here’s What We’re Missing With No Farnborough Flying Display in 2020

It’s been poignant and unsettling not to have the 2020 Farnborough International Airshow in its full glory. The online FIA Connect event has provided some good, quiet reflection on where Covid has left the aviation industry. But many of us miss the stunning sights and sounds of a real air show. We’re counting the days until Paris in June 2021 and Farnborough in July 2022.

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Jul 17, 2020 - 7:00 AM
FAA Review of 737 Max Reaches Final Stages
The Max’s July 10 operational suitability flight marked one of the last procedural hurdles the program must clear before the FAA lifts its grounding.
SkyGuardian
Jul 17, 2020 - 5:47 AM
UK Ministry of Defence Signs First Protector Order
The RAF plans to operate 16 Protector remotely piloted aircraft, which are based on the General Atomics MQ-9B SkyGuardian.
Farnborough Airshow 2016
Jul 17, 2020 - 1:30 AM
Farnborough Show Goes Online With FIA Connect Webinars
Over four days, the industry will gather around a program of 77 webinars addressing all aspects of aerospace and defense.
F-15EX
Jul 14, 2020 - 4:51 AM
USAF Places First Order for Boeing F-15EX Eagle Fighter
After a gap of 19 years the U.S. Air Force is buying new Eagles again to increase the operational capabilities of its existing F-15 units.
Gripen E Brazil
Jul 9, 2020 - 12:46 PM
Brazil Begins Manufacturing of Saab Gripen Fighter
Saab’s Brazilian subsidiary will supply airframe components to both Swedish and Brazilian assembly lines.
NASA/Lockheed Martin X-59 Quiet SuperSonic Technology (QueSST) demonstrator
Jul 6, 2020 - 3:52 PM
NASA, Lockheed Martin Progress Toward Supersonic Trials
Assembly of the X-59 Quiet SuperSonic Technology demonstrator is underway at Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works factory in Palmdale, California.
Farnborough 2018
Jul 1, 2020 - 9:49 AM
Farnborough Airshow Goes Virtual with FIA Connect
FIA Connect will feature a busy program of webinars and conferences, as well as a Meet the Buyer event and online meetings for young people.
contaminate fuel in airplanes Photo: Barry Ambrose
Jun 30, 2020 - 5:31 PM
Industry Groups Urge More Fuel Contamination Vigiliance
With thousands of airliners idled as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic's chilling effect on travel, microbial fuel contamination is a key concern.
Global 7500
Jun 30, 2020 - 9:05 AM
Global 7500 Environmental Declaration Marks Bizav First
Through the publication of an Environmental Product Declaration, Bombardier is providing full transparency for the Global 7500's life-cycle footprint.
A350 autonomous flight
Jun 29, 2020 - 12:58 PM
Airbus Demonstrates Autonomous Flight with ATTOL Project
An Airbus A350-1000 widebody airliner achieved fully autonomous taxi, takeoff, and landings in a series of test flights.