Aviation Week & Space Technology

By Graham Warwick
Hybrid-electric challenge to APUs; RTX’s power-dense motor; Vertical picks autonomy for eVTOL; South Korean firm flies eVTOL; fuel cells for drones.
Emerging Technologies

By Tony Osborne
A refreshed Combat Air Strategy would accelerate collaborative combat aircraft, modernize the fighter fleet and reshape how the RAF intends to fight.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Sean Broderick, Michael Bruno
Cost and fares are up but passengers are paying, which is continuing the aftermarket boom.
Supply Chain

By Robert Wall, Brian Everstine, Tony Osborne
Editors unpack the Global Air & Space Chiefs Conference in London, breaking down the Storm Fighter CCA program, space launch infrastructure issues and more.
Check 6

By Graham Warwick, Guy Norris, Sean Broderick
As the Farnborough Airshow approaches, editors discuss how engine-makers are making headway with nagging durability problems while positioning for the all-important next-gen single aisle competition—and explain how the two play into each other.
Check 6

Matteo Peraldo
Engine-makers earned their dominance through capital risk and the long game—will that hold through 2026?
Aircraft & Propulsion

Aaron Stein and Sam Lair
Proliferating space constellations could suffer the same fate as the Telstar 1 satellite in 1962.
Satellites

By Garrett Reim
About 50% of advanced STEM degree holders in the U.S. defense industrial base are foreign-born.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Guy Norris
Boeing again skips Farnborough flying to prioritize 737 MAX and 777-9 certification as both programs near completion.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
As Pratt’s current-day problems ease, the engine-maker is closing in on several milestones that will bolster product performance and output.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
CFM is exploring GE Aerospace-owned Dowty’s turboprop propeller experience for a potential role in the Open Fan propulsion system.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Airbus’ February 2025 announcement to delay plans to field a hydrogen-powered airliner sent shockwaves throughout its supply base.
Emerging Technologies

By Graham Warwick
The urgent need for greater fuel efficiency is driving airline interest in aerodynamic surface treatments.
Emerging Technologies

By Thierry Dubois
For Airbus and Boeing to increase production rates, possibly beyond 100 aircraft per month for each narrowbody program, the industry must scale up automation.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Angus Batey
Vertical Aerospace says data from flights of its eVTOL prototype is validating expectations and paving the way for a smooth run through certification activity.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Graham Warwick
Beta begins eIPP demonstrations, South Korea’s hybrid eVTOL plan, DJI first fixed-wing drone and Gulfstream explores SAF and contrails.
Emerging Technologies

By Brian Everstine, Robert Wall
Listen in as Steve Parker, the CEO of Boeing's Defense, Space and Security business, explains the company's revised approach to bidding for contracts and shares program updates on the F-47, KC-46 and more.
Check 6

By Bill Carey
U.S. lawmakers have expressed cybersecurity concerns as the competition heats up for the Trump administration’s overhaul of the air traffic control system.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Vivienne Machi
The Space Force is redefining its vision for the National Security Space Launch program by bringing into the fold Impulse Space and its forthcoming kick-stage vehicle.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
As Rolls-Royce’s Trent 1000XE and XWB-84EP durability packages arrive on widebodies, it polishes the UltraFan 30 concept design for future single-aisles.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
“It’s a different Boeing showing up,” said Steve Parker, Boeing Defense, Space and Security CEO, ahead of major fighter decision.
Supply Chain

Aviation Week Staff
Readers write about Denys Overholser’s legacy and the viability of life on Mars. Plus: Behind the scenes at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum.
Aviation Week & Space Technology

By Rachel Hutchison, Craig Caffrey
Aviation Week Defense Market Analyzer data shows that spending by militaries around the world is set to spike in 2027.
Budget, Policy & Operations

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

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