Aviation Week & Space Technology

By Jens Flottau
The Brazilian airframer wants to take advantage of the huge growth of India’s air transport industry. But regional flying must first become a viable business.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Brian Everstine
International competitors see an uptick in interest for military equipment amid uncertain American trade policy.
Supply Chain

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

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

By Robert Wall
SpaceX’s purchase of xAI marries Elon Musk’s love of artificial intelligence and space.
Commercial Space

By Irene Klotz
NASA learned a lot about managing hydrogen leaks ahead of Artemis I, but another tanking test is needed before the next Space Launch System flies.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

Aviation Week Staff
Readers write about U.S.-China space cooperation, space shuttle Discovery, quality journalism and the A320. Plus: Behind the Scenes at the Singapore Airshow.
Aviation Week & Space Technology

By Jens Flottau, Guy Norris
Boosting widebody production is a key strategic priority for Airbus, which might offer a larger A350 that could enter service in the early 2030s.
Aircraft & Propulsion

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

By Robert Wall, Chen Chuanren, Brian Everstine
Listen in as editors report from the Singapore Airshow, sharing what they've been hearing about different military programs in the evolving geopolitical environment.
Check 6

By Sean Broderick
A complex investigation yields 50 recommendations, led by urging the FAA to change how aircraft receive traffic data and alert pilots to collision risks.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Robert Wall
Rising security concerns and the drive for space autonomy may ward off the expected consolidation among launch service providers.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By Lori Ranson, Christine Boynton
United and American kick off a fierce battle at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport—one that may have broader implications for other players.
Airlines & Lessors

Aviation Week Staff
Aerodynamicist Bob Liebeck pioneered the blended wing body and Gurney flap, revolutionizing aerodynamics for NASA, race cars and future air travel.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall, Jens Flottau
Aviation Week’s Jens Flottau and Robert Wall give their final analysis of Singapore Airshow 2026.
Aerospace

By Guy Norris, Jens Flottau, Adrian Schofield
Listen in as editors sit down at the end of Day Two of the 2026 Singapore Airshow to break down what has—and hasn't—happened in commercial aviation at the event.
Check 6

By Robert Wall, Jens Flottau
Aviation Week's Jens Flottau and Robert Wall take you through the major news from the second day at Singapore Airshow 2026.
Aerospace

By Vivienne Machi
The U.S. is aiming to develop a lunar surface reactor by 2030.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Aviation Week flies in the EL2 demonstrator to see how it helped Electra and its customers understand the power of blown-lift ultra-STOL.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Steve Trimble
High-energy lasers are entering service, and a U.S. Army solicitation document breaks down the expectations for their performance.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Vivienne Machi
Nuclear propulsion for space may be back in favor as the U.S. seeks technology to power vehicles going to Mars and beyond.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By Robert Wall, Jens Flottau
Aviation Week's Jens Flottau and Robert Wall outline the biggest news on a quiet first day at Singapore Airshow 2026, with orders for ATR and Boeing while Embraer shared news on the defense side.
Aerospace

By Michael Bruno, Matthew Fulco, Steve Trimble
Several executives have acknowledged Trump’s pressure on their companies to accelerate delivery of warfighting capabilities.
Supply Chain

By Garrett Reim
The Pentagon hopes that a previously conceived notion to 3D-print war materiel on the front line could help troops during a future military conflict.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Garrett Reim
The California-based company finds itself at the center of multiple UAV and cruise missile projects.
Emerging Technologies