Aviation Week & Space Technology

Listen in to hear about Brontanax, GCAP, howling Hongdus and more as Aviation Week defense editors break down what they learned at the Farnborough Airshow.

Readers write about life on Mars, New Glenn’s detonation and prospects for new aircraft designs. Plus: Behind the scenes at the Farnborough Airshow.

Flight tests are to validate performance characteristics of the open fan engine and long, thin wing.

As Canada joins GCAP as an observer, governments and industry are working out how to manage the next steps in this ambitious fighter program.

BAE Systems’ self-funded autonomous aircraft will give the Royal Air Force its first operational experience with collaborative combat aircraft.

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

A roundup of upcoming conferences and exhibitions.

JetZero adds two more airline partners and explores billions in U.S. manufacturing support as engine selection moves into new phase.

As Boeing prepares for change incorporation on the early-build 777-9 fleet, Emirates says it will refuse to accept the airline’s first 10 airframes.

European procurement spending has surged more than 160% since 2021.

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

Editors discuss the latest developments in NGSA, aircraft orders and more at the 2026 Farnborough Airshow.

Collins and Safran are testing electric powertrains for hybridized turbine engines.

The holy grail in missile defense today is a cheaper way to down threats.

GE Aerospace’s flying testbeds are “getting beyond the platitudes,” pushing the technology and development edge toward the Open Fan.

Pioneering astronaut Eileen Collins pays tribute to a pioneering aviator who opened the door for female flyers.

Reusable rocketry might soon extend beyond the U.S., as China and Japan each approach operational capability.

The winning aircraft must exceed Mach 1 in level flight and fly twice in one day with no major repairs.

The sprawling U.S. homeland air and missile defense shield program is searching for ways to lower the cost of interception dramatically to move forward.

A refreshed Combat Air Strategy would accelerate collaborative combat aircraft, modernize the fighter fleet and reshape how the RAF intends to fight.

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

Journalists from across Aviation Week by Informa took home six honors at the 2026 Aerospace Media Awards, including two won by veteran editor Guy Norris.

Cost and fares are up but passengers are paying, which is continuing the aftermarket boom.

Editors unpack the Global Air & Space Chiefs Conference in London, breaking down the Storm Fighter CCA program, space launch infrastructure issues and more.

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.