Aviation Week & Space Technology

Aerodynamicist Bob Liebeck pioneered the blended wing body and Gurney flap, revolutionizing aerodynamics for NASA, race cars and future air travel.

A complex investigation yields 50 recommendations, led by urging the FAA to change how aircraft receive traffic data and alert pilots to collision risks.

Rising security concerns and the drive for space autonomy may ward off the expected consolidation among launch service providers.

United and American kick off a fierce battle at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport—one that may have broader implications for other players.

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

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.

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

The U.S. is aiming to develop a lunar surface reactor by 2030.

Nuclear propulsion for space may be back in favor as the U.S. seeks technology to power vehicles going to Mars and beyond.

High-energy lasers are entering service, and a U.S. Army solicitation document breaks down the expectations for their performance.

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

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.

The California-based company finds itself at the center of multiple UAV and cruise missile projects.

Fear of fragmentation grips European space leaders as national initiatives ramp up in parallel with collective programs.

Several executives have acknowledged Trump’s pressure on their companies to accelerate delivery of warfighting capabilities.

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.

Active twist rotor; vertical takeoff assist for eVTOL; propeller energy recovery; and tailored microbes for SAF production.

Engine-makers are fighting to match production rates to those of Airbus and Boeing. But as single-aisle delivery rates continue to increase, can they keep up?

The UK’s efforts to rearm are marching at two beats—one fast-paced, another glacial.

The slotted transonic airfoil—studied by NASA is the 1960s to delay drag rise and enable higher cruise speeds—will debut on Otto’s Phantom 3500 business jet.

Whether Boeing’s reset endures will depend on its willingness to protect dissent and accept short-term pain in service of long-term credibility.

The Space Development Agency will test whether commercial deorbiting can keep its low-Earth-orbit architecture safe and sustainable.

A small transonic wing section, tucked under a NASA F-15B for flight testing, could pave the way for more efficient next-generation airliner wing designs.

Listen in as Aviation Week editors break down the Pentagon's new National Defense Strategy and what it means for the budget.

Contract negotiations will likely factor in the growth of AI, which promises productivity gains but raises concerns about job cuts and the industry’s future.