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Aviation Week & Space Technology, March 16, 2026

VOL. 188 NO. 11 March 16, 2026
Digital cover of Aviation Week for March 16, 2026

Dassault Aviation has made its biggest bet to reinvigorate its business aviation portfolio, launching the Falcon 10X with the industry’s largest cabin, ultra-long range, higher speed and safety features. 

Credit: Dassault Aviation

BUSINESS AVIATION

Falcon 10X
article

Dassault Gears Up For Ultra-Large-Cabin Falcon 10X Flight Tests

Mar 13, 2026
While Bombardier and Gulfstream have led business jet deliveries, the Falcon 10X may help revive Dassault’s market share.

PROPULSION

hybrid-electric aircraft concept
article

Hybrid-Electric Powertrains For Regional Aircraft Move Into Testing

Mar 13, 2026
In Europe, the U.S. and Canada, development of megawatt-class hybrid propulsion enters a critical phase.
UltraFan 30
videos

Podcast: Rolls-Royce Wants A Piece Of The Next-Gen Narrowbody Market

Mar 10, 2026
Some 14 years after exiting the single-aisle engine market, Rolls-Royce is trying to get back into it, unveiling a new engine concept called the UltraFan 30—but can it break the CFM-Pratt duopoly?

DEFENSE

attack on Iranian ship
article

Iran Strikes Take Toll On U.S. And Israeli Weapons Stocks

Mar 13, 2026
Assessing the the Iran war status is increasingly about who has what in stock.
Tehran smoke plumes
podcast

Podcast: How Iran War Tests Air Power, Gulf Hubs

Mar 06, 2026
Editors discuss the military operation in Iran, how it has disrupted commercial air travel and consider the ramifications for aviation.

SPACE

satellite production
article

Governments Help Bolster Outlook For Satcom Constellations

Mar 11, 2026
National ambitions may hinder consolidation in the LEO constellation communications market.

MILITARY SPACE

Earth viewed from Moon's surface
article

Pentagon Eyes Cislunar Space As Next Strategic Frontier

Mar 12, 2026
The U.S. Space Force is sharpening plans to monitor and defend the region between Earth and the Moon as global competition extends deeper into space.

ROTORCRAFT

concept art of Guimbal Cabri G2 (left) and Grand Cabri G5 (right)
article

Guimbal Eyes Grand Rotorcraft Family With Five-Seater Development

Mar 10, 2026
The new French five-seat helicopter is targeting a light turbine segment dominated by the Robinson R66 and Bell 505.

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

united and american aircraft lined up to take off snowy day chicago o'hare airport
article

Flight Cap Could Tame Chicago Airport Capacity Battle

Mar 13, 2026
The FAA has moved to address overscheduling at Chicago O’Hare to prevent large-scale operational disruption this summer.
Qantas A321XLR aircraft at takeoff
article

Delivery Momentum Grows For Australian Airlines

Mar 09, 2026
Qantas and Virgin Australia are on target to advance fleet renewal plans.

SAFETY

NTSB official
article

Lawmakers And Industry Grapple With ADS-B ‘In’ Mandate Parameters

Mar 11, 2026
Congress and industry agree that ADS-B “In” is needed, but equipage requirements and operational scope remain open for discussion.

CARGO

Emirates SkyCargo freighters in row on tarmac
article

Iran Conflict Disrupts Major Cargo Hubs In The Middle East And Beyond

Mar 12, 2026
High oil prices are also a huge concern to an air cargo industry that was dealing with tariff turmoil before the Israeli and U.S. attacks on Iran in February.

ADVANCED AIR MOBILITY

MightyFly Cento aircraft
article

Hybrid eVTOLs Take Aim At Middle-Mile Logistics

Mar 09, 2026
The middle mile between large freighters and van deliveries is notoriously inefficient. A new generation of startups is confident it has the solution.

TECHNOLOGY

Active flow control effector
article

The Week In Technology, March 9-13, 2026

Mar 09, 2026
French flow control, JAXA’s reusable rocket, hypersonic tunnel returns and laser link from GEO.

COLUMNS AND OPINION

Five men standing around the bell at the New York Stock Exchange
article

Opinion: Will The Capital Market Window Stay Open For Defense?

Mar 13, 2026
Investor sentiment for defense remains strong, but here are some factors to consider about the wave of initial public and secondary offerings.
CAF participants
article

Getting An Octogenarian Combat Vet Ready For Showtime

Mar 11, 2026
This year’s air show season welcomes a light aircraft that beleaguered grunts first met at the Battle of the Bulge.
Russ Meyer
article

An Appreciation: Russ Meyer, Business Aviation Legend

Mar 10, 2026
Meyer, who died March 4 at age 93, is largely credited with saving business aviation from possible ruin and helping propel the sector’s sustained recovery.