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Aviation Week & Space Technology, August 31, 2026

VOL. 188 NO. 34 August 31, 2026

saab full-scale A3 collaborative combat aircraft concept — Saab unveils its concept for a high-end collaborative combat aircraft to be developed in the early 2030s to complement the manufacturer's Gripen E in combat.

Credit: Saab

DEFENSE

A3 collaborative combat aircraft concept

Saab Enters Collaborative Combat Aircraft Race With High-End Concept

Aug 28, 2026

Saab is challenging the low-cost, attritable model adopted by Sweden’s allies with a supersonic, survivable complement to Gripen.

The U.S. Navy’s New Weapons Plan Comes Into View

Aug 28, 2026

Three new missile program details spell out the Navy’s high- and low-end munitions goals.

Pentagon’s F/A-XX Delay Is Hitting F/A-18 And F-35 Sustainment

Aug 28, 2026

The slow decision to move ahead on a future fighter is putting pressure on the F-35 program to perform sustainment.

What Can Iran’s Drone-And-Missile War Teach Taiwan?

Aug 25, 2026

Taiwanese officials are watching the U.S.-Israel-Iran War closely.

South Korean future combat aircraft concept

South Korea Gears Up For Future Fighter

Aug 27, 2026

Seoul is exploring pathways to future combat aircraft, but questions about design and propulsion could take years to sort out.

FIRST TAKE

Saab A3 collaborative combat aircraft concept

First Take, Aug. 31, 2026

Aug 28, 2026

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

SAFETY

Voepass 2024 Crash Report Points To Permissive Safety Culture

Aug 26, 2026

The crew took off despite predicted icing conditions and the airframe deicing system’s malfunction, the report found.

PROPULSION

Engine Upgrades Set To Roll In Across Commercial Fleets

Aug 28, 2026

Following huge investments, commercial engine-makers are accelerating into their busiest period since the start of the Jet Age.

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

Airlines’ Winter Capacity Decisions Highlight Tough Environment

Aug 26, 2026

As carriers struggle with high costs, capacity cuts for some will mean opportunities for others.

Podcast: How The A321 Became Airbus’ Sales Engine

Aug 28, 2026

Did Boeing’s inaction open the door to Airbus’ sales bonanza? United’s plan to use XLRs on new transatlantic routes revives the question.

ADVANCED AIR MOBILITY

Archer Accelerates Push To Become Diversified Aerospace Company

Aug 24, 2026

Archer sees defense, autonomy and AI as building blocks of a broader aerospace business that can support its longer-term air taxi ambitions.

SPACE

Chinese Commercial Launch Companies Chart Progress

Aug 26, 2026

As China’s launch demands grow, its rocket industry is scaling up to provide more sustainable and capable systems.

MILITARY SPACE

Podcast: How New Dynamics Are Shaping The NRO And Military Space Efforts

Aug 25, 2026

Editors discusses the latest developments with the NRO, the Victus Haze rendezvous and proximity operations missions, and what awaits the new slate of U.S. defense and intelligence space leadership.

ROTORCRAFT

Mi-8/17 helicopters manufacturing facility

Russian Helicopter Industry Crawls Toward Import Substitution

Aug 25, 2026

The lack of Western engines means two Russian programs have had to be suspended, and expected export deals have not come through.

MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND OVERHAUL

Complex Operations Are Required To Keep Goodyear’s Blimps Flying

Aug 25, 2026

Highly specialized technicians and pilots need unique skills to maintain and fly Goodyear’s fleet of blimps.

TECHNOLOGY

Debrief: Making Electric Cool—NASA's Cryogenic Propulsion Demonstration

Aug 21, 2026

A NASA-funded project has demonstrated an electric powertrain combining cryogenically-cooled power distribution with a superconducting electric motor to increase efficiency and power density.

Pivotal Completes First Live 911 Missions

Aug 11, 2026

Pivotal completes first live 911 missions with eVTOL aircraft, reaching patients faster and proving the potential of advanced air mobility for EMS.

The Week In Technology, Aug. 24-28, 2026

Aug 24, 2026

Beta certification progress; Elroy matures cargo eVTOL; Ampaire’s hybrid-electric APU; and AIR picks SunTrax as base.

COLUMNS AND OPINION

Debrief: How One Defense Drone Battery Supplier Navigates Transformed Market

Aug 10, 2026

Idaho-based Titan Batteries says it stands to benefit from having its name in the running of contracts with companies involved in military drone orders.

Whisper Completes First Piloted Flights Of Ultraquiet Electric Propulsion

Aug 19, 2026

Whisper Aero tests ultraquiet electric ducted fans on a modified Swift 3 glider, achieving low noise levels and advancing military and FAA projects.

DEPARTMENTS

Letters From Our Readers, Aug. 31, 2026

Aug 28, 2026

Readers write about aircraft manufacturing processes and AW&ST's 110th anniversary issue. Plus: Behind the scenes at the Aspen Higher Learning Flight Academy.

New Positions, Promotions, Honors And Elections, Aug. 31, 2026

Aug 28, 2026

Recent appointments, promotions and honors in the aviation and aerospace industry.

Aviation Week Events, August 31, 2026

Aug 28, 2026

A roundup of upcoming conferences and exhibitions.

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DEFENSE

FIRST TAKE

SAFETY

PROPULSION

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

ADVANCED AIR MOBILITY

SPACE

MILITARY SPACE

ROTORCRAFT

MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND OVERHAUL

TECHNOLOGY

COLUMNS AND OPINION

DEPARTMENTS