AIR TRANSPORT

Tighter Tolerance

Exactitude in manufacturing should drive down MRJ costs

By Brdley Perrett8 min

DEFENSE

Quality Questions

Inspector general’s report reveals that Pentagon quality management is not cut and dry

By Amy Butler6 min

SPACE

Space Shutdown

J-2X engine will go on the shelf as tight funds slow exploration

By Frank Morring,Mark Carreau6 min

DEFENSE

A400M Reports For Duty

All eyes are on France as it puts the Airbus A400M into service.

By Tony Osborne6 min

Vertical Progress

Emergency help for experimental aircraft starts with electronic circuit breakers

By John Croft5 min

SPACE

Testing, Testing

Upgraded Falcon 9 completes mission, but some new capabilities do not work

By Guy Norris,Amy Svitak5 min

AVIONICS

Finding Focus

Texas company readies ‘augmented reality’ for general aviation cockpits

By John Croft5 min

AIR TRANSPORT

Better Burn

Testing is underway on second package of Trent 900 fuel-cut upgrades for A380

By Guy Norris4 min

AVIONICS

Beyond the Six-Pack

More cockpits being fitted with non-certified avionics operating off-the-shelf software

By John Croft4 min

AIR TRANSPORT

Austrian Revival

Deep cost-cutting means the airline may return to profitability this year