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Aviation Week & Space Technology, Feb. 16, 2026

VOL. 188 NO. 7 February 16, 2026
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman

Fresh off a tour of all the NASA field centers, Isaacman spoke with Aviation Week about rebuilding the agency’s technical chops, reworking its financial relationships with contractors and maintaining a U.S. human presence in low Earth orbit after the International Space Station is retired.

Credit: Miguel J. Rodriguez Carrillo/AFP/Getty Images

FAST FIVE

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman
article

Fast Five With NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman

Feb 12, 2026
NASA’s new leader discusses the agency’s path forward. Key priorities include lunar exploration, Mars missions and advancing the orbital economy.
Isaacman
videos

Podcast: Jared Isaacman On NASA's Future

Feb 12, 2026
NASA is under new leadership with Jared Isaacman. Watch or listen as he answers questions from Aviation Week's Irene Klotz after eight weeks on the job in this special episode.

DEFENSE

Saab Gripen
article

First Tests Near To Defining How Saab Might Replace The Gripen

Feb 11, 2026
Robust stealth features are one of the features Saab wants on its next combat aircraft.
C-130 transport in flight
article

Singapore’s Used C-130 Buy Could Open Path For Competitors

Feb 11, 2026
The Republic of Singapore Air Force will replace its oldest Hercules with used ones for now, buying time before choosing a new transport aircraft.

ROTORCRAFT

Indian helicopters
article

Europe’s Helicopter-Makers Renew Push Into India

Feb 10, 2026
As India reopens key military helicopter contests, European rotorcraft-makers are betting on local assembly to gain an edge.

MILITARY SPACE

commercial satellite
article

U.S. Space Force Makes Commercial The Default Setting

Feb 13, 2026
“We would be foolish if we didn’t take advantage of commercial space capabilities,” a Space Force official says.

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

MC-21-310 with Russian PD-14 engines
article

Russian Airlines Forced To Cut Back As Domestic Aircraft Delays Mount

Feb 11, 2026
As a result of sanctions, Russian airlines must replace their Western fleets with locally produced aircraft, but industry is far behind expectations.
Southwest aircraft
article

Southwest Airlines Marks A New Milestone In Multiyear Transformation

Feb 12, 2026
Southwest began 2026 with a new onboard experience, following a year of change, and has plans for more.
Finnair aircraft
article

Europe-Japan Airline Routes Bounce Back

Feb 13, 2026
Finnair had to rethink its strategy after Russia’s Ukraine invasion, but now Japan demand is back.
Japan Airlines A350-1000
article

Aircraft Manufacturers Aim To Seize Asia-Pacific Market Opportunities

Feb 12, 2026
Major airframers are betting on Asian demand to outpace other global regions.

SUSTAINABILITY

EasyJet on tarmac
article

Researchers And NGOs Renew Pressure On Aviation’s Green Commitment

Feb 10, 2026
A growing number of reports from academic and nongovernmental organizations indicates that aviation is falling short of its decarbonization targets.

TECHNOLOGY

AutoFlight’s CarryAll cargo and Prosperity passenger eVTOL
article

The Week In Technology, Feb. 9-13, 2026

Feb 09, 2026
Biggest eVTOL flies; ducted-fan ultra-STOL; axial-flux motor success; endurance UAS upgraded; and riblet service trial expands.

COLUMNS AND OPINION

Air Tractor aircraft in flight
article

Opinion: Aviation’s Invaluable Contributions To Global Agriculture

Feb 12, 2026
Thousands of aircraft protect crops around the world and more will soon be needed as the agriculture industry’s dynamics shift quickly.
Van's Aircraft RV-12iS flight controls
article

The FAA’s Mosaic Moves Are Showing Promise

Feb 12, 2026
"The biggest change in general aviation that I have probably seen in my lifetime,” one executive says. Which aviation development generated such praise?
F-35 at Singapore
article

U.S. Bets It Can Attract The Smart Money To Critical Minerals

Feb 13, 2026
Private capital is flowing into a wide variety of U.S. government-backed mineral projects.