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Aviation Week & Space Technology, March 24, 2025

VOL. 187 NO. 12 March 24, 2025
Cover of Aviation Week for March 24, 2025

The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter was more popular when the F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team pilot and commander flew past the CN Tower during the 2021 Canadian International Air Show in Toronto. Growing pressure from existing and potential F-35 customers now in response to Trump administration actions comes at a delicate time for the Lockheed Martin-led program, but unwinding foreign arms deals is not done easily.

Credit: Staff Sgt. Thomas Barley/U.S. Air Force

DEFENSE

Lockheed Martin F-35 flies past control tower
article

Trump Moves Prompt Some International F-35 Buyers To Reconsider

Mar 21, 2025
A backlash to President Donald Trump’s foreign policy decisions is raising pressure on the F-35 orderbook, and dozens of planned deliveries are being reviewed.
missile defense interceptor
article

Europe Shifts Defense Into High Gear

Mar 21, 2025
European defense companies are scrambling to meet surging demand at home for their equipment.
Type 003 Fujian carrier
article

New Aircraft Carriers Spark Chinese Naval Aviation Transformation

Mar 18, 2025
China now has a naval aviation branch modeled closely on the capabilities and performance of the US Navy’s carrier-based aircraft.
CCAs
podcast

Podcast: NGAD Is Up, NGAS Is Down & CCAs Are Inbound

Mar 14, 2025
What's the latest on plans for next-generation U.S. Air Force platforms in the age of DOGE? Editors share what they've been hearing.

FIRST TAKE

Joby Aviation aircraft
article

First Take, March 24, 2025

Mar 21, 2025
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

ROTORCRAFT

Robinson Helicopter model
article

Airbus And Robinson Reveal New Helicopters Amid Rotorcraft Resurgence

Mar 21, 2025
As the rotorcraft market rebounds, Airbus and Robinson unveil new platforms prioritizing reliability, affordability and proven technology.
Airbus H160
article

Offshore Industry Explores Options To Bring New Rotorcraft To Service

Mar 20, 2025
Operational trials and innovative financing are reshaping how offshore operators acquire new rotorcraft.
Safran engine
article

New Rotary-Wing Propulsion Options Emerge At Verticon

Mar 20, 2025
Electric engines and turboshaft developments signal new growth in the light helicopter market sector.
Verticon show floor
podcast

Podcast: What's The Buzz At Verticon?

Mar 17, 2025
Editors at Verticon run the rule over new programs launched by Airbus and Robinson and discuss other highlights from the event, formerly known as Heli-Expo.

SPACE

Lunar sunset captured by rover
article

With The Onset Of Lunar Night, Firefly’s First Moon Mission Ends

Mar 21, 2025
Contractor Firefly Aerospace has exceeded the mission requirements for 10 NASA lunar payloads.

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

aircraft on runway
article

U.S. Airlines Confront ‘Parade Of Horribles’

Mar 20, 2025
The year’s rocky start and host of challenges led many carriers to downgrade their first-quarter expectations.

SAFETY

helicopter tail hoisted out of river
article

Reagan National Midair Collision Probe Spotlights FAA Risk Analysis

Mar 17, 2025
After the regional jet-helicopter crash near DCA, the FAA faces scrutiny of its handling of reports noting the risks of mixing helicopters and commercial flights.

SUSTAINABILITY

SAF truck
article

Europe’s Clean Industrial Deal Leaves Airlines Wanting More

Mar 18, 2025
Industry says new legislation aimed at turning decarbonization into a growth driver does not go far enough in supporting green transition.
Airbus Racer helicopter flying
article

Clean Aviation Project Aligns With New EU Priorities

Mar 21, 2025
In a changing world, the dual civil-military use of new technologies and EU competitiveness emerge as additional priorities in the Clean Aviation program.

ADVANCED AIR MOBILITY

Joby air taxi
article

Certification Challenges Widen Gap Between eVTOL Leaders And Followers

Mar 19, 2025
The arduous timeline to certify a passenger-carrying eVTOL aircraft has forced some contenders out of the race.
EHang EH216-S first flight
article

EHang Leads In China: Is The Rest Of The World Next?

Mar 20, 2025
EHang is the first eVTOL-maker to be profitable. Can it break out of China?

LAUREATES 2025

Aviation Week editors and award recipients on stage
article

Aviation Week Presents 2025 Grand Laureate Award Winners

Mar 21, 2025
Continuing an annual tradition dating back to 1957, Aviation Week Network editors honored a wide variety of industry accomplishments.
Norm Augustine 67th Laureate Lifetime Achievement Award Winner
videos

Video: 67th Laureates Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Norm Augustine

Mar 05, 2025
Norm Augustine is the winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award at Aviation Week Network's 67th Laureates.
Patrick Ky Lifetime Achievement Award
videos

Video: 67th Laureates Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Patrick Ky

Mar 05, 2025
Patrick Ky is the winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award at Aviation Week Network's 67th Laureates.

TECHNOLOGY

Sikorsky Rotor Blown Wing aircraft
article

The Week In Technology, March 17-21, 2025

Mar 17, 2025
Sikorsky flies VTOL UAS, first hybrid airship order, NASA backs university research and fuel-cell performance milestone.

COLUMNS AND OPINION

Steven Udvar-Hazy grinning with an armful of model aircraft
article

Steven Udvar-Hazy’s Biggest Known And Unknown Achievements

Mar 21, 2025
The executive who invented aircraft leasing and built up industry giants International Lease Finance Corp. and Air Lease Corp. plans to step down in 2026.
immersion cooling in fan duct
article

Could Immersion-Cooled Batteries Unlock All-Electric Aviation?

Mar 04, 2025
Direct liquid cooling of battery cells enables faster charging, longer life and safer operations.
unmanned aerial systems
article

Opinion: Why Private Capital Is Essential To U.S. Defense

Mar 17, 2025
Faster, simpler acquisition processes and increased capital inflows would greatly enhance U.S. defense capabilities, especially in high-need areas.

DEPARTMENTS

NASA astronaut
article

Letters From Our Readers, March 24, 2025

Mar 21, 2025
Readers write about Moon and Mars dust, net-zero emissions, the race to the Moon, the U.S. airpower debate and hypersonic ammunition.
article

New Positions, Promotions, Honors And Elections, March 24, 2025

Mar 21, 2025
Recent appointments, promotions and honors in the aviation and aerospace industry.
article

Aviation Week Events, March 24, 2025

Mar 21, 2025
A roundup of upcoming conferences and exhibitions.