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Aviation Week & Space Technology, Sept. 29, 2025

VOL. 187 NO. 38 September 29, 2025
Cover of Aviation Week for Sept. 29, 2025

Lufthansa Group emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic in one piece, but it is burdened by its long legacy: a convoluted structure built over decades, high staff costs, a host of inflexible work rules and labor unions fighting to retain the status quo.

Credit: Oliver Rösler/Lufthansa

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

Lufthansa Boeing 787 in flight
article

Lufthansa Faces A Long Struggle To Recover Its Competitiveness

Sep 24, 2025
Europe’s largest airline group is a prime example of how an aging, complex fleet can drag a company down. Its recovery will take years.
Maeve jet concept art
article

Fleet Forward: Regional Airlines Plan For The Future

Sep 25, 2025
Regional airlines in the U.S. are considering their future-facing fleet options as they plan for retirements of older and out-of-production airframes.
E195-E2 in Avelo livery
article

Embraer E2 Finally Makes Headway In U.S. Market

Sep 25, 2025
Avelo’s E195-E2 order is a milestone for Embraer, as the low-cost carrier will be the first U.S. airline to operate the type.
Boeing 777-9 test aircraft flying
article

Boeing 777-9 Launch Customers Brace For More Delays

Sep 26, 2025
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said the company is falling behind on 777-9 certification, but not because of technical issues.
777X
podcast

Podcast: What's Behind The Latest Boeing 777X Certification Delay?

Sep 19, 2025
After Boeing's CEO warned that certification of the 777-9 will take longer still, editors break down the certification process and explain why its taking so long.
Ethiopian Airlines Airbus jet flying
article

African Airline Liberalization Faces Potential Slowdown Again

Sep 26, 2025
The benefits of an open aviation market have been proven globally, yet in Africa, protectionism still prevails, with few exceptions.
Philippine Airlines aircraft in flight
article

New Philippine Airlines President Plans Next Stages Of Fleet Renewal

Sep 23, 2025
As deliveries resume, Philippine Airlines soon will decide on further aircraft replacement.
MRO Asia-Pacific podcast
podcast

Podcast: Asia-Pacific Hot Topics—AI, China, Fleet Growth, Slots And USM

Sep 19, 2025
Join Aviation Week editors in Singapore from the GoLive! Theater at MRO Asia-Pacific as they share what they are hearing at the 25th anniversary event.

FIRST TAKE

General Atomics MQ-9B
article

First Take, Sept. 29, 2025

Sep 26, 2025
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

DEFENSE

Two soldiers holding drone
article

Russia Gaining In Drone War, Forcing Ukraine To Adapt

Sep 19, 2025
Ukraine’s armed forces face a new drone menace on the front lines that threatens after 3.5 years of full-scale war to transform a bloody stalemate with Russia into something worse for the defenders.
Trimble
videos

Video: Inside Ukraine And Its Battle Against Russia’s New Drone Challenge | Check 6 Podcast

Sep 24, 2025
Watch Aviation Week's Steve Trimble discuss his trip to Ukraine where he participated in a military drone event and gained insights into how Russia's UAV operations are evolving.
Northrop Grumman E-2D aircraft
article

The Pentagon’s E-2D Grows In Importance As It Poises For Upgrades

Sep 22, 2025
Advanced Hawkeyes are picking up battle management slack from the dwindling number of E-3s, now that the U.S. Air Force’s E-7A Wedgetail plans are in flux.
Strong Bow missile defense system
article

Taiwan Touts Defense Tools To Ward Off China

Sep 25, 2025
Taipei responds to China’s Victory Day weapons display with its own show of strength.
Concept art of Vectis drone flying with other Lockheed Martin aircraft
article

Skunk Works Targets High-End CCA With New Design

Sep 26, 2025
Vectis takes lessons from sixth-generation fighter and classified uncrewed aircraft systems work.

SPACE

Ariane launch site
article

New Space Launchers Are Slow To Throttle Up

Sep 24, 2025
Launch service providers are promising higher flight cadences—again.
someone holding a cellphone outdoors
article

The Direct-To-Device Satellite Market Is Preparing For Liftoff

Sep 24, 2025
Space service providers are battling it out in the direct-to-device market.

MILITARY SPACE

lasers in space
article

Western Militaries Seek Ways To Establish Space Superiority

Sep 25, 2025
Lasers, maneuvering satellites and spaceplanes are getting more attention as Western militaries look to counter threats to their space systems.

ARTIFICAL INTELLIGENCE

People working at computers with airport runway outside
article

EASA Takes New Path To Certifying Safety-Critical AI For Aviation

Sep 22, 2025
The European Union’s stance on trustworthy AI is shaping EASA’s approach to certification.

FLIGHT TESTING

boeing flight test pilots flight-testing the VERA display
article

Boeing Improves 777-9 Flight-Test Execution With New Pilot Display

Sep 25, 2025
Boeing has debuted an innovative flight test display amid its 737 MAX and 777X certification campaigns.

BUSINESS AVIATION

Flexjet Gulfsteam G700
article

Flexjet’s Focus On Luxury Leads To Big Investments

Sep 23, 2025
The fractional operator is ordering Gulfstream G700s, which it says are a good fit for its changing customer base.

TECHNOLOGY

drone delivery
article

The Week In Technology, Sept. 22-26, 2025

Sep 22, 2025
Call for action on GPS vulnerability; Uber Eats plans drone delivery; SoftBank demos HAPS payload.

DEPARTMENTS

SNC Freedom Jet concept
article

Letters From Our Readers, Sept. 29, 2025

Sep 26, 2025
Readers write about U.S. Navy trainer aircraft, safety in U.S. military helicopter cockpits and GPS jamming. Plus: Behind the Scenes in Ukraine.
article

New Positions, Promotions, Honors And Elections, Sept. 29, 2025

Sep 26, 2025
Recent appointments, promotions and honors in the aviation and aerospace industry.
article

Aviation Week Events, Sept. 29, 2025

Sep 26, 2025
A roundup of upcoming conferences and exhibitions.