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Aviation Week & Space Technology, Oct. 13, 2025

VOL. 187 NO. 40 October 13, 2025
Cover of Aviation Week for Oct. 13, 2025

Lockheed Martin, prime contractor for the Orion capsule that is planned to carry NASA astronauts back to the Moon and possibly beyond, is proposing to sell commercial spaceflight services aboard the spacecraft using a variety of heavy-lift launchers.

Credit: Glenn Benson/NASA

SPACE

Artemis II Orion stage adapter
article

Lockheed Martin Pursues Commercial Orion Flight Services

Oct 09, 2025
The defense prime sees new business opportunities for NASA’s deep-space capsule.
NASA acting Administrator Sean Duffy (right)
article

Work On NASA Moon Program Continues Despite Government Shutdown

Oct 08, 2025
NASA’s acting administrator, Sean Duffy, made his international space debut at a global gathering in Sydney.

FIRST TAKE

Sikorsky Rotor Blown Wing concept
article

First Take, Oct. 13, 2025

Oct 10, 2025
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

MILITARY SPACE

Chinese rocket launch carrying remote-sensing satellites
article

U.S. Space Force Flags China’s Expanding Web Of On-Orbit Assets

Oct 07, 2025
As Beijing races to match U.S. capabilities in orbit, the Pentagon warns of rising threats across all orbital layers.

DEFENSE

Black Eagle demonstration team KAI T-50s
article

Budget Breakdown: South Korea Ramps Up Procurement Spending

Oct 08, 2025
South Korea has multiple modernization programs on the agenda to add to its current fleet.

BUSINESS AVIATION

Otto Aerospace Phantom 3500
article

Gulfstream, Otto Challenge Midsize Business Jet Expectations

Oct 09, 2025
Gulfstream Aerospace and Otto Aerospace have launched new midsize business jets within a day of each other, but the aircraft differences are many.
A rendering of the SyberJet SJ36.
article

SyberJet Announces SJ36 Light Jet With Certification In 2032

Sep 30, 2025
SyberJet Aircraft, based in Phoenix, has unveiled a new SJ36 single-pilot, nine-set light jet with FAA certification and first deliveries expected in 2032.
Gulfstream’s range-topping Symmetry flight deck is based on Honeywell Epic avionics.
article

More Automation Ahead For Business Jet Flight Decks

Oct 10, 2025
Connectivity and computing power are bringing advances to business jet cockpits.

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

Boeing production facility
article

Latest FAA Approval Shows Growing Confidence In Boeing

Oct 07, 2025
Boeing is performing some work delegated by the FAA for the first time in more than two years.
satellite navigation system
article

Europe Devises Continent-Wide Backup Plan for Satellite Signal Loss

Oct 08, 2025
Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Europe sees increasingly frequent satellite signal jamming and spoofing.
Play aircraft on tarmac
article

Play’s Demise Highlights Transatlantic Low-Cost Carrier Pitfalls

Oct 08, 2025
The Icelandic carrier, which ceased operations last month, is the latest casualty of an unforgiving market.
Spirit aircraft on tarmac
article

Spirit Airlines Doubles Down, Halving Fleet

Oct 09, 2025
A little over a month into its repeat restructuring, Spirit Airlines is doubling down on cost and network rationalization.

TECHNOLOGY

Beyond Aero hydrogen-electric BYA-1 concept
article

The Week in Technology, Oct. 6-10, 2025

Oct 06, 2025
Fuel cell powertrain test; AI-based cockpit assistant; stratospheric airship demonstrators; cooling hydrogen-electric propulsion

COLUMNS AND OPINION

Embry-Riddle student team
article

Opinion: Cubesats Present Big Opportunities For Students And Industry

Oct 06, 2025
Cubesat projects are creating career paths for students while helping companies find engineers with experience in space technology and other disciplines.
Boeing 777X family aircraft inflight
article

Daily Memo: Emirates Wants Bigger Boeing 777X, Airbus A350 Versions

Oct 01, 2025
Emirates Airline President Tim Clark is “pushing hard” for Airbus and Boeing to develop further stretches of the 777X and the A350.
stacked battery pack
article

Direct Electrode-to-Pack Battery-Making Platform Gathers Interest

Oct 06, 2025
Eliminating cells can reduce the weight and cost of battery packs.
aerospace technicians
article

Opinion: Why Are Satellites So Expensive?

Oct 07, 2025
Progress in reducing small-satellite costs will come from the discipline to know which expenses buy reliability and which just keep us stuck in the past.

DEPARTMENTS

Atropos Group Tacit Spear concept image
article

Letters From Our Readers, Oct. 13, 2025

Oct 10, 2025
Readers write about U.S. Navy pilot training, retirement of the Alenia C-27J, and health-conscious antennas. Plus: Behind the Scenes in Japan and Washington.
article

New Positions, Promotions, Honors And Elections, Oct. 13, 2025

Oct 10, 2025
Recent appointments, promotions and honors in the aviation and aerospace industry.
article

Aviation Week Events, Oct. 13, 2025

Oct 10, 2025
A roundup of upcoming conferences and exhibitions.