Aviation Week & Space Technology

Airline leaders from around the world converged on Rio last weekend for the IATA AGM at a time when the fallout from the Iran war is hitting the industry hard.

A roundup of upcoming conferences and exhibitions.

Airlines have partly succeeded at passing on higher costs to consumers this year, but carriers worry that they might soon ask for too much and strangle demand.

Germany says planning is underway for what comes next after its fighter partnership with France fizzled.

A new crew begins training for NASA’s Artemis III flight test in Earth orbit.

Amid a wave of final certification work on two programs, the timing of ETOPS testing is still unknown but will not affect 777-9 deliveries.

The most outsize effects from SpaceX’s public debut could be in the same industry it already transformed.

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

Readers write about Navair’s MARV-EL program, tech and wealth, and Mars sample-return competition. Plus, Behind the Scenes at Space Tech Expo and MRO Greater China.

As NASA prioritizes flagship missions, Landsat may move toward a commercial model—reviving debates over free data, continuity and science needs.

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

South America’s largest aviation market, Brazil, faces barriers to growth.

Boeing’s KC-46 progresses through critical upgrades and mission growth as the service looks long term.

The root cause for the failed New Glenn flight 4 static-fire test has yet to be disclosed, but one metric stands out: 7,174 ft.

The power-to-liquids tech developer sees a path forward for electro-sustainable aviation fuel.

The FAA seeks more resources to move into the next phase of modernizing U.S. air traffic control.

EasyJet’s slots, fleet and network position, as well as a depressed share price, sparked Castlelake’s interest.

A Ukrainian Gripen acquisition could unlock follow-on purchases from Sweden, and Brazil is considering additional buys, too.

The unique requirements of collaborative combat aircraft will force engine-makers to adopt a different mindset for design, schedule and cost.

Aviation Week editors discuss how Europe is reshaping its military and commercial aviation sectors amid growing security concerns.

GE runs hybrid engine; ambitious decarbonization pays off; NASA’s advanced airliners; channel-wing VTOL UAS; and a balloon-launched rocket.

The U.S. Defense Department could take steps to instill greater confidence among institutional investors about the outlook for defense contractors.

As Blue Origin races to close the gap on SpaceX, a huge explosion on the launchpad has dealt the company a significant setback. Editors discuss how Blue will respond and implications for the broader launch market.

The shortage of large hydraulic forging press capacity is constraining commercial and defense production.

The U.S. Army’s new Amazon.com-like website for drone acquisition is challenging industry business models and supply chains.