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Aviation Week & Space Technology, September 7, 2026

VOL. 188 NO. 35 September 07, 2026
Digital cover of the Sept. 7, 2026, Aviation Week

The heart of the Nancy Grace Roman Telescope's mission, slated to last at least five years, is to improve understanding of the amount and distribution of dark matter in the universe. 

Credit: Sydney Rohde/NASA

SPACE

simulated image of part of central bulge of Milky Way
article

NASA Observatory Embarks On Mission To Probe Dark Universe

Sep 04, 2026
The Nancy Grace Roman Telescope is intended to take galaxy censuses that could reveal what is wrong with the Standard Model of particle physics.
Forward Optical Assembly of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope
article

Spare NRO Mirror Became Heart Of Roman Telescope

Sep 04, 2026
The donated hardware required major modifications to become part of the space observatory.
Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope in payload fairing
article

Roman Telescope Outfitted For Future Possible Refueling

Sep 04, 2026
The space telescope’s mission could extend beyond 10 years if the spacecraft servicing industry matures.
DiskSats
article

Aerospace Corp. Pushes Adoption Of DiskSat Tech After Successful Demo

Sep 01, 2026
The demonstration mission was sponsored by Space Systems Command and NASA.

SAFETY

UPS MD-11
article

Global Aviation Safety Assurance Process Falls Under Scrutiny

Sep 02, 2026
The investigation of the UPS Flight 2976 crash is spotlighting weaknesses in safety data gathering and sharing.

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

secondary cockpit barrier
article

Secondary Cockpit Barrier Line-Fit Reopens Security Debate

Sep 02, 2026
U.S. pilot union urges the FAA to require carriers to retrofit the in-service fleet with secondary flight deck barriers without delay.
Scott Kirby speaking in front of United A321XLR before crowd
article

U.S. Airlines Map Out International Plans For The A321XLR

Sep 01, 2026
United Airlines and American Airlines have each detailed international plans for their Airbus A321XLRs next year.
Boeing 777-9 taking off
article

More Widebody Orders Are On The Radar For Asia-Pacific Airlines

Sep 04, 2026
Cathay Pacific, Qantas, Singapore Airlines and others are eyeing additional widebody deals.
JetBlue lounge
article

Looking For Loyalty, More U.S. Airlines Embrace Premium

Sep 04, 2026
A cohort of U.S. carriers are expanding new premium offerings in pursuit of lucrative revenue streams.

ADVANCED AIR MOBILITY

Alia CX300 eCTOL aircraft
article

FAA’s Advanced Air Mobility Pilot Program Takes Flight

Sep 04, 2026
The FAA’s eIPP is accelerating real-world operations with a diverse range of advanced aircraft and missions.

MILITARY SPACE

Outpost CarryAll vehicle
article

Orbital Cargo Firms Aim To Make Space Reentry Routine

Sep 04, 2026
A new generation of orbital vehicles aims to deliver cargo anywhere on Earth in minutes while opening new markets for space logistics.

DEFENSE

Meteor on a Eurofighter
article

Meteor Missile Remains In The Fight As Successor Takes Shape

Sep 01, 2026
Europe’s premier air-to-air missile is far from finished while the UK develops a next-generation option.
Northrop Grumman X-47 demonstrator
article

U.S. Navy Goes Big On CCAs For Future Carrier Air Wing

Sep 03, 2026
Initial requirements released by the Navy favor a large, fighter-size aircraft for autonomous combat roles.
navy pic of AIM-424
podcast

Podcast: Talking Malice, F/A‑XX & Naval Aviation Modernization

Aug 31, 2026
Editors talk Tailhook, covering the Navy's surprise unveiling of Malice, a new long-range air-to-air missile, future carrier deck operations, the use of uncrewed aircraft, hypersonic weapons and more.

TECHNOLOGY

Astra Aero A200C SkyExpress turboprop aircraft
article

The Week In Technology, Aug. 31-Sept. 4, 2026

Aug 31, 2026
Container-transporting turboprop; heavy-lifting drones; Nvidia’s AI at the edge; and NASA backs university research.

COLUMNS AND OPINION

GCAP concept
article

Opinion: Weapons Developments Reflect And Enable New Geopolitical Reality

Sep 03, 2026
Middle Powers are beginning to affect military aerospace.
left: Lindsey Savko in the cockpit; right: Lindsey Savko in scrubs at the hospital
article

From Nurse To Pilot: Inspiring Women In Aviation

Sep 03, 2026
Lindsey Savko, a nurse by trade and flight attendant/student pilot on the side, encourages other women to experience the excitement and rewards aviation offers.
Beta Technologies’ all-electric ALIA CTOL aircraft
article

Opinion: How The U.S. Can Lead In Advanced Air Mobility

Sep 03, 2026
Collaboration among government, universities and the private sector is critical for the U.S. to lead in advanced air mobility.