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Aviation Week & Space Technology, May 26, 2025

VOL. 187 NO. 21 May 26, 2025
Cover of May 26, 2025, Aviation Week

Severe cuts to U.S. Army Aviation proposed by the Trump administration in early May took much of the service’s branch by surprise, as Pentagon leadership targets deeper shifts than expected.

Credit: Sgt. Robert Spaulding/U.S. Army

DEFENSE

Soldiers training with helicopters
article

Abrupt, Deep Cuts By The Pentagon Surprise U.S. Army Aviation Leaders

May 22, 2025
The Pentagon’s targeting of major Army Aviation priorities came as a surprise to many, and officials question the ramifications.
President Trump describes Golden Dome
article

Trump’s Golden Dome Revamps Homeland Defensive Posture

May 22, 2025
A May 20 announcement in the Oval Office marks the first step in moving the Golden Dome initiative for air and missile defense into reality at a record pace.
Boeing E-7A in flight
article

Rise Of Space-Based Aircraft Tracking Spells Threat To USAF E-7As

May 21, 2025
A top U.S. military official confirmed that satellites are demonstrating aircraft tracking as the E-7A program faces a cancellation threat from the Pentagon.

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

Boom XB-1
article

New U.S. ‘Boomless’ Bill Would Ease Supersonic Flight Ban

May 21, 2025
Bill to enable overland supersonic flight could boost airliner and business jet programs, but it depends heavily on feasible Mach cutoff technology.
Qatar Airways jet flying
article

Qatar Airways And Etihad Order A Total Of 188 Boeing 777Xs And 787s

May 21, 2025
As Boeing gains ground among Middle East carriers—possibly including a big order from Turkish Airlines—Airbus needs to catch up to protect its market share.

AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

Newark Liberty International Airport
article

Newark Air Traffic Control Improvement Plan Takes Shape

May 23, 2025
The FAA’s fixes to air traffic control staffing and infrastructure issues at Newark International Airport will require short-term sacrifices by airlines.

PARIS AIR SHOW PREVIEW

Baykar Akinci drone
article

Supply Chain And Trump Tariffs To Dominate Paris Air Show

May 23, 2025
Even before champagne is uncorked at Le Bourget, aerospace, defense and space are suffering a White House-induced hangover.

PARIS AIR SHOW PREVIEW | DEFENSE

NATO armament
article

European Defense Spending Ramps Up

May 23, 2025
Once unthinkable, Europe now outspends the U.S. in some defense figures, but building back its arsenal will take time.
military airlifter, air-to-air missile, hypersonic missile and rotorcraft concept image
article

Europe Makes Down Payments On New Defense Equipment

May 22, 2025
From helicopters to space, Europe is investing to advance next-generation systems.

SPACE

Gogo Galileo FDX antennas
article

Hughes Starts Shipping Galileo Electronically Steerable Antennas

May 23, 2025
Hughes, a manufacturer of satellite broadband antennas, is making new inroads in aviation.

MANUFACTURING

U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command
article

How The Los Angeles Aerospace Corridor Is Evolving

May 20, 2025
Long known for its storied aviation history, the Los Angeles region remains a force in aerospace manufacturing—now with the “space” element in sharp focus.

AEROSPACE IN TAIWAN

Two drones and Taiwanese flag
article

Taiwan Doubles Down On Plans To Become Drone Production Hub

May 20, 2025
By marshaling its technological and manufacturing acumen, Taiwan hopes to meet rising demand for uncrewed air systems made outside China.

AUTONOMY

Black Hawk helicopter drops water on a fire
article

Autonomy ‘Ready To Take On Wildfire Suppression Mission’

May 22, 2025
Rain and Sikorsky demonstrate initial attack on wildfire ignition sources using autonomy-enabled helicopter.

TECHNOLOGY

Nathusius UAS
article

The Week In Technology, May 19-23, 2025

May 19, 2025
Long-endurance Pipistrels; hybrid certification advances; fuel cell propulsion testing; and 3D-printed hydrogen tank.

COLUMNS AND OPINION

ADS-B data
article

Fixes Are In Place To End Misuse Of ADS-B

May 23, 2025
With the right equipment, anyone can receive and process ADS-B data. And they do.