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Aviation Week & Space Technology, June 2, 2025

VOL. 187 NO. 22 June 02, 2025
Cover of Aviation Week for June 2, 2025

Kelly Ortberg sat down in Seattle with Aviation Week editors for his first in-depth interview since he was tapped as CEO of Boeing nine months ago. In the wide-ranging discussion, Ortberg discussed the progress being made on his turnaround plan, his vision for reforming Boeing’s leadership culture and when U.S. President Donald Trump might finally see a new Air Force One.

Credit: Marian Lockhart/Boeing

PARIS AIR SHOW PREVIEW | INTERVIEW

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg
article

Interview: Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg Opens Up

May 29, 2025
The CEO talks about his plans for a turnaround, Boeing’s future in space, when it might launch a new airliner and the huge F-47 fighter win.
Ortberg in Renton
podcast

Podcast: Behind The Curtain With Boeing’s CEO

May 29, 2025
Editors share their impressions of an in-depth conversation with Kelly Ortberg after the Boeing CEO spoke exclusively with Aviation Week.

FIRST TAKE

Quarterhorse Mk. 1 demonstrator
article

First Take, June 2, 2025

May 30, 2025
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

PARIS AIR SHOW PREVIEW | COMMERCIAL AVIATION

Lufthansa aircraft in flight over runway
article

Replacement Demand Drives European Airline Fleet Requirements

May 27, 2025
Even with slower growth, demand for replacement aircraft will enable Europe to contribute its share to sustaining manufacturers’ production plans.

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

D328eco on display in front of Deutsche Aircraft hangar
article

Deutsche Aircraft Reaffirms D328eco Service Entry For Late 2027

May 30, 2025
A longer and modernized version of the Dornier 328 carries Deutsche Aircraft’s hopes for a revival of the regional turboprop market.
Rear view of air marshal in front of IndiGo jet on runway
article

India’s Aviation Growth Shows Rewards—And Risks

May 30, 2025
Air India’s and IndiGo’s ambitious growth plans have have hit some unexpected roadblocks, and aircraft-makers and suppliers are slowing things down.

SUSTAINABILITY

contrails warming impact map
article

Debate Heats Up On Contrail Avoidance In Europe

May 29, 2025
Since the beginning of the year, European airlines have been required to report non-CO2 effects. That data could help redefine aviation climate legislation.

AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

Air traffic controller viewing runways
article

Air Traffic Control Gradually Modernizes In Europe

May 28, 2025
Aviation infrastructure specialist SITA is working on a fresher, more precise thunderstorm forecasting system for air traffic controllers.

SPACE

View of Starship Raptor engines over Earth from engine bay
article

Propellant Leak Fells Starship During Flight Test 9

May 30, 2025
Elon Musk is promising to pick up the pace of Starship flight tests as SpaceX pursues key goals for program.
MK2 lander airlock mockup
article

Blue Origin Prepares To Leapfrog SpaceX To The Moon

May 28, 2025
Blue Origin’s prototype lunar lander is slated for a demonstration mission this year.

DEFENSE

Energy web network concept
article

DARPA’s Aerial Laser Network Could Power Autonomous Warfare

May 30, 2025
DARPA has announced a power-beaming distance record of 8.6 km (5.3 mi) for the laser-based system that could support many military applications.
Golden Dome
podcast

Podcast: What's In, What's Out At The Pentagon

May 23, 2025
Editors discuss the pricey Golden Dome program and how the DOD is rebalancing its spending, cutting back in other areas like Army aviation modernization.

MILITARY SPACE

Satellite photo of airport
article

Space Force And NGA Delineate Commercial Data-Buying Roles

May 29, 2025
The U.S. military and intelligence communities are dividing up responsibilities for remote-sensing data acquisition.

BUSINESS AVIATION

Otto Phantom 3500 concept
article

Otto Aims To Upend Business Jet Market With Laminar Flow Design

May 29, 2025
Otto Aviation’s Phantom 3500 will be half the weight and cost of competing super-midsize jets.

MAINTENANCE, REPAIR & OVERHAUL

midlife CFM56 engine
article

Lessors Weigh Options In Constrained Midlife Aircraft Engine Market

May 27, 2025
New-engine durability challenges heighten competition for midlife assets.

TECHNOLOGY

Quarterhorse Mk. 1
article

Hermeus Sets Sights On Quarterhorse Mk. 2 After Flying Demonstrator

May 27, 2025
The Edwards AFB test flight of Quarterhorse Mk.1 marks the first step on a path to follow-on high-speed test aircraft, including autonomous uncrewed products.
HopFlyt UAS concept
article

The Week In Technology, May 26-30, 2025

May 28, 2025
Cargo UAS collaboration; automating helicopter flight; XTI explores hybrid-electric; riblets for Vueling’s Airbus A320s.

COLUMNS AND OPINION

Winter Park High School students
article

Opinion: Young People Need A Lift Into Aviation And Aerospace Careers

May 29, 2025
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Gaetz Aerospace Career Academy can serve as a template for reaching young people and guiding them into our industry.
cybersecurity graphic
article

Opinion: How China’s Cyberattacks Are Today’s War Of 1812

May 30, 2025
The continental U.S. is on the front line of a foreign adversary’s actions against us for the first time since the War of 1812.
Michigan National Guard
article

Debrief: USAF Starts Trump Air Force One Plan Under Political Spotlight

May 20, 2025
A team of Pentagon acquisition leaders and company officials met regularly to find ways to fix the slow progress of a new Air Force One.
JPL
article

Space Ops: Intrepid Voyager Spacecraft Rise Again

May 22, 2025
The Jet Propulsion Laboratory has resolved a 21-year-old glitch with NASA’s most-distant probe.
NATO member flags
article

Opinion: A Six-Point Plan For NATO Leaders To Modernize The Alliance

May 27, 2025
Failure to adapt NATO in the current geopolitical situation risks fracturing the alliance and empowering adversaries.

DEPARTMENTS

Image montage of NASA and space-related Trump administration figures
article

Letters From Our Readers, June 2, 2025

May 30, 2025
Readers write about legislative duties, Airbus’ A220 program, VIP transport and funding for NASA. Plus: Behind the Scenes with Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg.
article

New Positions, Promotions, Honors And Elections, June 2, 2025

May 30, 2025
Recent appointments, promotions and honors in the aviation and aerospace industry.
article

Aviation Week Events, June 2, 2025

May 30, 2025
A roundup of upcoming conferences and exhibitions.