Mid-Year Aerospace and Air Transport Report

Jul 23, 2020 - 3:00 PM
The online FIA Connect event brought the aviation industry together for a much-needed conversation about how it can get past the Covid crisis.
Women in Aviation and Aerospace Charter
Jul 23, 2020 - 2:14 PM
During FIA Connect 2020, industry leaders agreed that the pandemic has made focus on diversity more difficult, but say the issue remains critical.
Leonardo AW149
Jul 23, 2020 - 12:11 PM
The UK operates an aging fleet of Puma support helicopters rapidly approaching the end of their service lives.
EmbraerX eVTOL
Jul 23, 2020 - 11:00 AM
EmbraerX is stepping up development of a four-seat, all-electric eVTOL, while also preparing a concept of operations for urban air traffic management.
F-15 pilots
Jul 23, 2020 - 10:02 AM
Women continue to face disadvantages in the workplace, despite efforts to raise awareness of preconceptions about gender roles.
Dan Elwell
Jul 23, 2020 - 10:00 AM
FAA deputy administrator Daniel Elwell said a recovery in airline traffic depends heavily on passengers consistently following Covid-19 safety measures.
EHang sightseeing flight
Jul 23, 2020 - 9:27 AM
A new report maps out the size and timeline for the urban air mobility market, with airport shuttles and intercity flights seen as big earners.
Wisk Cora
Jul 23, 2020 - 9:17 AM
Some observers say established aircraft manufacturers are better placed than startups to make a success of urban air mobility in the long run.
Jul 23, 2020 - 9:11 AM
A Roland Berger report delves into pros and cons of the Aircraft FIRSt scheme, which would call on the UK government to encourage aircraft retirements.
F-35A elephant walk
Jul 23, 2020 - 4:55 AM
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.