Secret X-Plane Program Explored Future Tech For Next-Generation Air Dominance Program

Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall revealed details about the highly classified project and the closely related  Collaborative Combat Aircraft program. Three years ago, the then Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology and [...]



https://theaviationist.com/2023/11/16/secret-x-plane-program/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=secret-x-plane-program 

Customer competition concerns will rule out open-rotor engines for narrowbodies: MTU programme chief

MTU Aero Engines is convinced that the dynamics of the narrowbody market are likely to prevent an open-rotor design from being adopted on a future single-aisle due to the need to preserve customer choice.



https://www.flightglobal.com/engines/customer-competition-concerns-will-rule-out-open-rotor-engines-for-narrowbodies-mtu-programme-chief/155889.article 

Air Nostrum Commits To Operating Electric Aircraft

Spanish regional airline Air Nostrum has committed to buying 10 electric propulsion retrofit kits from Dovetail Electric Aviation. The companies announced the agreement on November 15 at the Dubai Airshow, but they have yet to specify which aircraft will be converted to either battery- or hydrogen-electric power.


https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2023-11-16/spanish-airline-commits-operating-electric-aircraft