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Aviation Week & Space Technology, April 13, 2026

VOL. 188 NO. 15 April 13, 2026
Digital cover of Aviation Week for April 13, 2026

The Artemis II crew captured this photo of Earth setting over the Moon’s curved limb on April 6 during their journey around the far side of the Moon. The dark portion of Earth is experiencing nighttime. On Earth’s day side, swirling clouds are visible over the Australia and Oceania region.

Credit: NASA

SPACE

Artemis II liftoff

Artemis II Crew Shares Images From Historic Flight Test

Apr 10, 2026
NASA’s Artemis II mission lifted off on April 1 for a nine-day test of the deep-space Orion capsule—its first crewed flight beyond Earth orbit since 1972.
Landsat 9 Earth observation satellite
article

Artemis Looms Large In NASA’s Shrinking Budget

Apr 10, 2026
The Trump administration finds little room for science and aeronautics in its quest to return to the Moon.

DEFENSE

SNC’s Dayton, Ohio, site
article

An Exclusive Look at SNC's Nuclear Command 747 Program

Apr 09, 2026
Sierra Nevada Co. begins modification and testing on 747s that will fly nuclear command and control for the next 50 years.
Patriot Advanced Capacity-3 Missile Segment Enhancement interceptors
article

White House Commits To Sustained Trillion-Dollar Defense Budgets

Apr 10, 2026
The Trump administration has unveiled a $1.5 trillion defense spending proposal for fiscal 2027, marking a substantial long-term increase in military funding.
fighter in flight
article

Downed F‑15 Crew Extraction in Iran Yields Lessons On Contested Rescue

Apr 10, 2026
A failed rescue in Iran led to the development of the V-22, yet the Osprey was not part of the latest mission.
Frankenburg Mk. 1 interceptor test
article

European Startups Confront Shahed Drone Warfare Challenge

Apr 09, 2026
As the race to counter Shahed drones heats up, newcomers have their breakout moment.
satellite above Earth
article

U.S. Space Force’s GPS Ground System Faces Uncertain Future

Apr 09, 2026
The flagship GPS upgrade in the U.S. Space Force's domain is years late, billions of dollars over budget and still not operational.

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

Air China aircraft in flight
article

Global Politics Shifts Competitive Balance In China’s Aviation Markets

Apr 08, 2026
While international capacity for the Chinese market has rebounded, growth has been uneven.
Southwest and Delta aircraft in flight
article

FAA Suddenly Prohibits Common San Francisco Arrival Procedure

Apr 09, 2026
The proactive move targets parallel visual approaches that the agency deemed no longer acceptable.
Boeing facility
article

FAA Seeks Slight Funding Boost For Modernization And Safety

Apr 10, 2026
Proposed 2027 budget allocates funds for controller hiring and certification personnel.
ATR hybrid-electric demonstrator
article

ATR’s Hybrid-Electric Upgrade Plan Gains Traction

Apr 08, 2026
The regional airframer has envisaged the hybrid-electric ATR EVO since the early 2020s, and after periods of uncertainty, the project is gaining fresh momentum.
TAP Air Portugal aircraft on tarmac
article

Air France-KLM And Lufthansa Vie For TAP Air Portugal Stake

Apr 10, 2026
The nonbinding offers confirm the airline groups’ interest in the Portuguese carrier, which offers a Lisbon hub and market access to Brazil.

TECHNOLOGY

digital graphic of aircraft with abstract light trails
article

The Week In Technology, April 6-10, 2026

Apr 07, 2026
Demonstrating quantum CFD; improved hydrogen-electric propulsion; counter-UAS on an eVTOL; and fuel-cell/turbine combination.

COLUMNS AND OPINION

metal cubes representing China's dominance in rare earth elements
article

Opinion: China’s Rare Earth Leverage Is Aerospace’s Latest Constraint

Apr 08, 2026
Beijing controls 85-90% of global rare earth-refining capacity and more than 90% of high-performance magnet production.
alcoholic drink in a glass
article

New Guidance On Handling Impaired Passengers

Apr 10, 2026
FAA expands guidance on handling impaired passengers and then backing crewmembers who refuse their boarding.