Aerospace Aircraft & Propulsion

Apr 02, 2026
As NASA begins X-59 envelope expansion and Boom develops its first high speed engine, civil supersonic activity is at its highest since the retirement of Concorde in 2003. Editors discuss the latest developments and the challenges that lie ahead.
Mar 31, 2026
As the inventor of direct field acoustic testing, MSI DFAT is the leading provider of rapid and economical direct field acoustic qualification testing equipment and engineering services for the space industry.
Mar 30, 2026
Two years on from its founding, startup Vision Aero is on track to unveil the seven-seater Vector 5 prototype.
Mar 30, 2026
Nuclear fusion rocket power; Matrix autonomy joins the Army; ship-to-shore contested logistics; and sulfur’s role in contrails formation.
Mar 27, 2026
Editors are joined by guest columnist Richard Aboulafia to discuss the progress of airliner production by Airbus in Alabama and Boeing in South Carolina.
Jun 26, 2026
The USAF has taken delivery of a Qatari-donated Boeing 747-8 to serve as interim Air Force One as the global 747 passenger fleet continues to decline.
Jun 25, 2026
Swiss electric aircraft battery developer H55 cuts 54 jobs amid commercialization challenges while maintaining key defense and hybrid programs.
Jun 25, 2026
Offshore rotorcraft operator Bristow has put its Norwegian operation up for sale in a bid to optimize its business.
Jun 24, 2026
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg has told Aviation Week not to expect the manufacturer to launch an all-new commercial aircraft anytime soon. In fact, compared to a year ago, the chance of a new product getting the go-ahead may now be further off.
Jun 24, 2026
An Airbus A319 destined for modification into a prototype air tanker for aerial firefighting specialist Neptune Aviation Services has arrived in Dothan, Alabama, for conversion work.
Jun 24, 2026
Airbus appears to be leaning toward a simple stretch of the A220, as it weighs its options for a larger version of the aircraft.
Jun 23, 2026
It is hard to overstate the importance of ETOPS (extended range twin engine operations); this game-changing regulation accounts for thousands of long-haul flights around the world every day.
Jun 23, 2026
Aura Aero acquires VoltAero’s assets, leveraging hybrid-electric expertise to advance its ERA 19-seater and expand its operational base in Rochefort.