Aviation Week & Space Technology

By Jens Flottau, Christine Boynton, Thierry Dubois, Robert Wall
Aviation Week editors covering commercial aviation and space convene to discuss how and why airlines are increasingly offering fast inflight Wi-Fi for free.
Check 6

By Brian Everstine
A failed rescue in Iran led to the development of the V-22, yet the Osprey was not part of the latest mission.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Steve Trimble, Brian Everstine, Vivienne Machi
The Trump administration has unveiled a $1.5 trillion defense spending proposal for fiscal 2027, marking a substantial long-term increase in military funding.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By William Garvey
FAA expands guidance on handling impaired passengers and then backing crewmembers who refuse their boarding.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Sean Broderick
Proposed 2027 budget allocates funds for controller hiring and certification personnel.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Vivienne Machi, Graham Warwick
The Trump administration finds little room for science and aeronautics in its quest to return to the Moon.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Helen Massy-Beresford
The nonbinding offers confirm the airline groups’ interest in the Portuguese carrier, which offers a Lisbon hub and market access to Brazil.
Airlines & Lessors

By Vivienne Machi
The flagship GPS upgrade in the U.S. Space Force's domain is years late, billions of dollars over budget and still not operational.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Brian Everstine
Sierra Nevada Co. begins modification and testing on 747s that will fly nuclear command and control for the next 50 years.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
The proactive move targets parallel visual approaches that the agency deemed no longer acceptable.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Tony Osborne, Robert Wall
As the race to counter Shahed drones heats up, newcomers have their breakout moment.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Adrian Schofield
While international capacity for the Chinese market has rebounded, growth has been uneven.
Airports & Networks

By Thierry Dubois
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.
Emerging Technologies

By Kevin Michaels
Beijing controls 85-90% of global rare earth-refining capacity and more than 90% of high-performance magnet production.
Supply Chain

By Joe Anselmo, Brian Everstine, Vivienne Machi, Steve Trimble
Editors delve into the winners and losers in the White House’s $1.5 trillion defense spending plan.
Check 6

By Graham Warwick
Demonstrating quantum CFD; improved hydrogen-electric propulsion; counter-UAS on an eVTOL; and fuel-cell/turbine combination.
Emerging Technologies

By Helen Massy-Beresford, Christine Boynton, Jens Flottau, Lori Ranson, Adrian Schofield
Global airlines consider capacity cuts, increased ticket prices and fuel surcharges to manage the short-term spike and long-term uncertainty caused by the war.
Airlines & Lessors

By Irene Klotz
The agency wants commercial companies to take on a larger role in its Artemis lunar exploration initiative.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

Aviation Week Staff
Continuing an annual tradition dating back to 1957, Aviation Week Network editors honored a wide variety of industry accomplishments.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Aviation Week Staff
Readers write about NASA’s heat shield for Orion, medical certification for flying, gender distribution in the 20 Twenties and high-energy laser hype cycles.
Aviation Week & Space Technology

Aviation Week Staff
Recent appointments, promotions and honors in the aviation and aerospace industry.
Aviation Week & Space Technology

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Irene Klotz
After 20 years of development, an Orion spacecraft flies with crew for the first time.
Space Exploration

Aaron Stein
The U.S. is winning the cost-exchange ratio with Iran—but the victory might end up being pyrrhic.
Budget, Policy & Operations

Aviation Week Staff
A roundup of upcoming conferences and exhibitions.
Aviation Week & Space Technology