Aviation Week & Space Technology

As Blue Origin races to close the gap on SpaceX, a huge explosion on the launchpad has dealt the company a significant setback. Editors discuss how Blue will respond and implications for the broader launch market.

The shortage of large hydraulic forging press capacity is constraining commercial and defense production.

The Pentagon’s strategy to acquire 340,000 drones by the end of next year requires industry to scale production up while driving prices down.

Jeff Bezos’ space company expects to return to flight in six months, despite the New Glenn accident at Cape Canaveral.

The U.S. Army’s new Amazon.com-like website for drone acquisition is challenging industry business models and supply chains.

Ottawa is trying to modernize its military, strengthen its industry and forge closer ties to Europe with its surprise airborne early warning and control pick.

Now 75, the company trains tens of thousands of pilots, technicians and professionals from business, commercial, military and government aviation every year.

Lockheed Martin is ready to begin production of the future interceptor, with design review and full test expected this year.

As France’s CORAC research and technology program faces budgetary pressure, Daher is championing continued funding and associated collaboration.

Betting on strong sales for the new A321XLR, Airbus has invested in new facilities, tooling and personnel to develop the aircraft.

Continued appetite for travel is keeping U.S. airlines optimistic, but fare increases and economic pressures could affect demand in the back half of the year.

As rocket launches become more routine, air traffic integration is becoming more critical.

Editors discuss SpaceX's pitch for what will be the biggest IPO ever and what it could mean for the company.

New procurement plans for executive airlift and support bring opportunities for special mission providers.

Honda eVTOL flies; helping to avoid contrails; bio-based carbon fiber advances; Korea’s engine independence bid; and Airbus’ Canadian tech hub.

Bank of America analyst Ron Epstein joins Aviation Week editors to discuss the 777X program’s long-term outlook, and how Airbus will respond.

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

After a seven-month hiatus, SpaceX has unveiled the next-generation Starship.

Teaser: A USAF official argues that China has learned the wrong lessons from U.S. successes and failures in applying stealth technology over the last three decades.

Carriers are weighing up the long-term industry impact as well as short-term operational challenges.

The cloud-based software is intended to allow space tech developers to test interoperability before flight.

Readers write about the FAMM program, 20 Twenties, our Bill Franke interview, Virgin’s spaceplane and inflight connectivity. Plus, behind the scenes with Michael O. Lavitt.

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

SpaceX is pitching to investors in its quest for out-of-this-world valuation.

A roundup of upcoming conferences and exhibitions.