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Aviation Week & Space Technology, Jan. 12, 2026

VOL. 188 NO. 2 January 12, 2026
Cover of Aviation Week for Jan. 12, 2026

The “Neo world order” still holds 10 years after the first revenue flight of an Airbus A320neo, although the aircraft family’s market success has been counterbalanced by engine maturity shortfalls and supply chain limitations.

Credit: Sylvain Ramadier/Airbus

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

A321XLR in flight
article

How The Airbus A320neo Transformed The Market And Frustrated Operators

Jan 06, 2026
The A320neo family is Airbus’ biggest success—and its biggest headache. Ten years into revenue service, engine maturity and supply chain challenges continue.
aircraft above runway
article

FAA Looks To Get Ahead Of Next Wireless Rollout

Jan 08, 2026
A draft rule issued before companies secure approvals for their next-generation service suggests the FAA learned some lessons from the 2022 5G C-Band rollout.

FIRST TAKE

Boeing F-15IA fighter
article

First Take, Jan. 12, 2026

Jan 09, 2026
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

DEFENSE

U.S. Air Force Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning IIs taxiing at sunrise
article

U.S. Operation In Venezuela Shifts Defense Narrative

Jan 09, 2026
A look at why Operation Absolute Resolve has implications far beyond Venezuela.
German NH90 Sea Tiger
article

NHIndustries Looks To Rebuild Momentum Around NH90

Jan 06, 2026
After years of struggle, will 2026 bring a turnaround for the NH90 helicopter program?

MISSILE DEFENSE

Illustration of Rocket Lab satellite in space
article

Four Vendors Are Set To Build New LEO Missile-Tracking Constellation

Jan 08, 2026
Rocket Lab joins established primes as the U.S. Space Development Agency scales its proliferated missile-warning and tracking architecture.

BUSINESS

Skydio X10 drone
article

U.S. Drone Sector Faces Headwinds After Trump Ban On Foreign Systems

Jan 08, 2026
A surprising new U.S. ban on UAS and components from outside the U.S. is likely to lead to disruption before any benefits.

PROPULSION

cross-section of Symphony engine in nacelle
article

Boom Supersonic Engine Work Speeds Up After AI Boost

Jan 07, 2026
Now backed by orders from AI companies for its Superpower industrial derivative, Boom Supersonic’s Symphony development gains momentum as core tests approach.
CFM core
article

Daily Memo: CFM56 Derivative Emerges As Latest AI Power Option

Jan 05, 2026
The insatiable energy demand of artificial intelligence datacenters continues to drive surprising new developments in the aeroderivative gas turbine business.

ROTORCRAFT

NGCTR-TD in flight
article

Leonardo Joins Europe’s Next-Gen Rotorcraft Race With Tiltrotor Debut

Jan 06, 2026
Leonardo’s AW609-based Next-Generation Civil Tiltrotor Technology Demonstrator is testing wing, propulsion and fly-by-wire concepts to derisk future designs.

SAFETY

pilot's hand on flight deck controls
article

Safety Experts Quantify Effect Of New Pilot Training Approach

Jan 07, 2026
Evidence-based training fosters crew behaviors such as being proactive and anticipating needs, planning contingencies and continuously sharing information.

TECHNOLOGY

World Digital Magnetic Anomaly Map
article

Quantum Sensors Boost Magnetic Navigation As An Alternative To GPS

Jan 09, 2026
Quantum sensing is ready to transition from the laboratory to operations, led by ultrasensitive magnetometers for magnetic navigation.
Black Hawk cockpit
article

The Week In Technology, Jan. 5-9, 2026

Jan 05, 2026
Automated Black Hawk; Eve’s eVTOL flies; Arctic auroral radar; controlling thin wings.

COLUMNS AND OPINION

GCAP concept model
article

Opinion: Could The Global Combat Air Program Become A Monster Success?

Jan 07, 2026
The program looks poised to thrive in a world where the U.S. has alienated its best friends.
illustration of a multiverse
article

How The U.S. Innovation System Creates The Ultimate Superposition

Jan 05, 2026
The American system of innovation is like a quantum system: It is nondeterministic, everywhere all at once, exploring a multitude of possibilities.

DEPARTMENTS

Donald Trump whispering in Xi Jinping's ear
article

Letters From Our Readers, Jan. 12, 2026

Jan 09, 2026
Readers write about U.S.-China space cooperation, U.S. Air Force airlifters, opinions and China’s plans for Taiwan.
article

New Positions, Promotions, Honors And Elections, Jan. 12, 2026

Jan 09, 2026
Recent appointments, promotions and honors in the aviation and aerospace industry.
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Aviation Week Events, Jan. 12, 2026

Jan 09, 2026
A roundup of upcoming conferences and exhibitions.