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Latest Aerospace Content by Aviation Week & Space Technology
Jan 02, 2026
DARPA is taking a hard look at the quizzical, quantum-mechanics-based hardware.
Jan 02, 2026
“Nobody understands quantum mechanics,” said Richard Feynman, Nobel Prize winner in physics.
Jan 02, 2026
Quantum sensors and navigation could be deployed soon while other technologies are years from reality.
Jan 02, 2026
The aviation industry today faces challenges that were unimaginable in 1927, yet the path forward still begins with bold dreams, fortitude and shared conviction.
Dec 31, 2025
With relatively low entry barriers and short renewal cycles, new entrants to seat-making can more easily find a way to install their seats in an aircraft cabin.
Latest Defense Content by Aviation Week & Space Technology
Jan 02, 2026
DARPA is taking a hard look at the quizzical, quantum-mechanics-based hardware.
Jan 02, 2026
Quantum sensors and navigation could be deployed soon while other technologies are years from reality.
Dec 19, 2025
Listen in to the annual Flubs & Forecasts edition of Check 6, where editors reflect on what they got right and wrong in 2025 and make their predictions for 2026.
Dec 19, 2025
Many, though not all, defense technologies are entering 2026 with customer momentum.
Dec 19, 2025
Potential defense headliners in the U.S. and abroad in 2026 feature military leaders and defense industry executives.
Latest Space Content by Aviation Week & Space Technology
Jan 02, 2026
The aviation industry today faces challenges that were unimaginable in 1927, yet the path forward still begins with bold dreams, fortitude and shared conviction.
Dec 19, 2025
Listen in to the annual Flubs & Forecasts edition of Check 6, where editors reflect on what they got right and wrong in 2025 and make their predictions for 2026.
Dec 19, 2025
Lunar missions, electric air taxis, advanced tiltrotors, autonomous combat aircraft and safety-critical artificial intelligence are things to look out for.
Dec 19, 2025
Forecasts, snapshots and launch vehicles to watch.
Latest Commercial Aviation Content By Aviation Week & Space Technology
Dec 31, 2025
With relatively low entry barriers and short renewal cycles, new entrants to seat-making can more easily find a way to install their seats in an aircraft cabin.
Dec 19, 2025
Listen in to the annual Flubs & Forecasts edition of Check 6, where editors reflect on what they got right and wrong in 2025 and make their predictions for 2026.
Dec 19, 2025
A review of the major events in 2025 for the rotorcraft industry.
Dec 19, 2025
Air transport will continue to grow in 2026, but regional differences show the clear effect of economic policies.
Dec 19, 2025
Commercial aviation developments to watch in the coming year.