Aviation Week & Space Technology

Azerbaijan, aiming to seize opportunities presented by political conflicts around it, is building a new air cargo and business aviation hub.

Can Turkey repeat in space the success it has had with drones on Earth? The answer should become clear in the next few years.

Cabin equipment suppliers vie for a share in the growing market of lithium battery fire mitigation, offering bags that can contain the hazardous phenomenon.

Will Project Agincourt spur the new U.S. Autonomy Command to great things? Editors discuss the implications of the Pentagon's military autonomy efforts and the broader context of uncrewed systems in modern warfare.

U.S. drone makers face rising expenses and supply chain challenges as Washington pushes to onshore critical components production.

Heart’s hybrid turbogenerator, CycloRotor propulsion testing, attritable turbojet lubrication and lithium-sulfur drone power.

Editors assess the progress of JetZero's blended wing body aircraft and explore its efforts to find the right powerplant that would suit both civil and military customers.

Readers writer about aerospace primes, GE Aerospace's acquisitions, the SR-71 Blackbird and risk calculus at NASA. Plus: Behind the Scenes at MRO Asia-Pacific.

The FlyDubai Flight 1073 incident revealed vulnerabilities in airline protocols but also the resilience of today’s commercial aircraft.

The U.S. Navy’s pick of Boeing to build its next-generation F/A-XX fighter brings the service’s future carrier air wing into clearer focus.

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

Initial public offerings and artificial intelligence are minting armies of new business jet customers.

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

The Airbus A380 global in-service fleet has held steady since 2024, but retirements are poised to accelerate.

A roundup of upcoming conferences and exhibitions.

FAA board determines vertical navigation software glitch is no safety concern, as Boeing and GE Aerospace work on long-term fix.

Alaska Airlines expands its global reach with fleet upgrades, premium offerings and loyalty innovations, aiming for $1 billion in incremental profit by 2027.

Boeing is preparing its troubled space taxi for a fourth flight test.

Chile is advancing fighter, airlift and helicopter renewal plans as it strengthens its military presence in the country’s increasingly strategic south.

Delta TechOps begins engine retrofit for JetZero’s Jet1 blended wing body demonstrator as the search for a powerplant for the production Z4 version goes on.

Geopolitical upheaval and policy changes are diverting flows but not damping air cargo.

While flight tests will remain decisive on any new program, their essence could change from exploration to examination.

Starship-Super Heavy operations are ramping up in Florida.

Ahead of AUSA, editors discuss the MV-75 and the U.S. Army’s modernization plans, including long-range fires, air defense, space capabilities and the budget challenges shaping its next steps.

As fighter manufacturers circle a potential €5 billion contest, Portugal wants its largest defense deal to deliver an industrial legacy.