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Aviation Week & Space Technology, Oct. 27, 2025

VOL. 187 NO. 42 October 27, 2025
Bell MV-75 concept

The U.S. Army wants to add pace to the development of the Bell MV-75 Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft and is willing to accept greater program risk to field the tiltrotor more quickly.  

Credit: Bell Helicopter Textron concept

DEFENSE

MV-75 concept
article

Bell And U.S. Army Outline Steps To Accelerate MV-75 Program

Oct 21, 2025
The U.S. Army and Bell are pushing to speed up fielding of the MV-75 tiltrotor by shifting acquisition dates, moving up funding and designing initial aircraft.
Aevex Atlas 600 being launched
article

U.S. Army’s Procurement Focus: Punch And Pace

Oct 23, 2025
From deep strike to launched effects, the U.S. Army wants to field new weapons quickly.
Boeing Collaborative Transformational Rotorcraft concept
article

U.S. Army Aviation Leaders Seek Collaborative Combat Aircraft

Oct 23, 2025
The rising popularity of Collaborative Combat Aircraft has spread to the U.S. Army, which is now considering the reusable systems to augment crewed rotorcraft.
SNC HADES prototype aircraft
article

U.S. Army Outlines Real-World Test Plan For New Surveillance Fleet

Oct 24, 2025
HADES to deploy next year amid uncertainty regarding overall fleet size.
Red Arrows fleet of BAE Systems Hawk T1s flying
article

Global Bidders Weigh In On UK RAF Next-Gen Trainer Need

Oct 22, 2025
Boeing and Leonardo have declared their interest in bidding to replace the UK’s fleet of BAE Systems Hawk jet trainers, and others are expected to follow.
Rafael-made laser
article

Iron Beam Milestone Moves High-Energy Lasers Into Mainstream

Oct 20, 2025
A product 30 years in the making passed a real-world evaluation with flying colors and now is set to enter Israel’s air and missile defense architecture.

FIRST TAKE

Shield AI X-Bat
article

First Take, Oct. 27, 2025

Oct 24, 2025
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

ADVANCED AIR MOBILITY

Supernal S-A2 air taxi concept art
article

Advanced Air Mobility Failures Pile Up In 2025

Oct 24, 2025
Aside from a small handful of startups, the boom in advanced air mobility shows signs of going bust.
Aerofugia AE200-100 prototype
article

Chinese eVTOL Industry Lifts Off As Startups Break Milestones

Oct 22, 2025
China is looking to replicate its dominance in the global electric vehicle and commercial drone markets with the nascent eVTOL industry.

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

Aircraft at Los Angeles International Airport gates
article

Aviation Week’s 2026 Forecast Predicts Slower Production Ramp-Up

Oct 23, 2025
Demand for air travel remains strong and will ensure fleet growth over the next 10 years, but will industry be able to deliver?
Pan Am advertorial
article

Renewed Attempt Seeks To Return Pan Am Brand To The Skies

Oct 24, 2025
More than three decades after the original Pan Am ceased operations, an effort is underway to return the iconic brand to scheduled airline service.
Korean Air aircraft on runway
article

Asia-Pacific Order Activity Still High Despite Airline Growth Slowdown

Oct 20, 2025
Several major aircraft order deals are on the radar for airlines in the Asia-Pacific region.

MANUFACTURING

Spirit AeroSystems assembly line
article

Goodbye, Large Independent Aerostructure Companies

Oct 17, 2025
With the acquisitions of Spirit AeroSystems given the green light in Europe, the end of an era of stand-alone aerostructures giants is in sight.

AEROSPACE IN JAPAN

high-altitude pseudo-satellite
article

Space Compass And SoftBank To Pilot 5G Networks Using HAPS In 2026

Oct 21, 2025
Japanese telecom companies are looking to avoid direct competition with low-Earth-orbit constellations.
Astroscale ADRAS-J satellite in space
article

Astroscale Plans Demos For Multiple New Space Services

Oct 24, 2025
The Japanese space junk removal startup finds its technology has coveted military applications.

PROPULSION

two people working on a CFM International Leap engine
article

Safran Doubles Down On Leap-1A Final Assembly Site Diversification

Oct 23, 2025
Safran has implemented a dual-source strategy since the Leap program began, and the missing link was final assembly.
diagram of open fan third stream
article

CFM Reveals Adaptive Engine Technology For Open Fan

Oct 24, 2025
Improved durability and easier installation underpin CFM’s adoption of third-stream architecture for its open fan engine.

SUPPLY CHAIN

production floor
article

Top Manufacturers Are Taking More Active Supply Chain Roles

Oct 21, 2025
As the pressure to provide more parts rises, airframers and engine-makers are broadening their strategies.

MILITARY SPACE

concept art of satellites around Earth
article

Commercial Firms Make Case For U.S. Space-Based Logistics Layer

Oct 24, 2025
Trump’s Golden Dome is driving calls for a new layer in the Pentagon’s future on-orbit architecture.

COLUMNS AND OPINION

Boeing 737 MAX production facility in Renton
article

Daily Memo: Yes, The Commercial Upcycle Is Finally Here

Oct 21, 2025
The long international nightmare is over: The commercial aviation manufacturing upcycle is finally, believably happening.
Mykhailo Fedorov, first deputy prime minister of Ukraine.
article

Debrief: Ukraine’s Unique Approach To Drone Acquisition Explained

Sep 30, 2025
As Ukrainian military units rack up combat points, they can cash them in to “buy” new drones.
HTV-9 docked to the ISS
article

Trio Of New Spacecraft Eyed For International Space Station Cargo Runs

Oct 20, 2025
JAXA, Sierra Space and The Exploration Co. hope their craft will join the fleet of station cargo ships.
Cutting of metal in an aerospace production facility with sparks flying from laser
article

Opinion: Maintaining The U.S. Lead In Aerospace

Oct 24, 2025
The International Trade Administration’s Manufacturing Office is hyperfocused on helping the U.S. aerospace sector increase its global competitiveness.

DEPARTMENTS

person operating machinery
article

Letters From Our Readers, Oct. 27, 2025

Oct 24, 2025
Readers write about lunar rovers, Chinese military naming conventions, the Boom Overture, and stealthy tankers. Plus: Behind the scenes at the French Embassy.
article

New Positions, Promotions, Honors And Elections, Oct. 27, 2025

Oct 24, 2025
Recent appointments, promotions and honors in the aviation and aerospace industry.
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Aviation Week Events, Oct. 27, 2025

Oct 24, 2025
A roundup of upcoming conferences and exhibitions.