Aviation Week & Space Technology

NASA’s new leader discusses the agency’s path forward. Key priorities include lunar exploration, Mars missions and advancing the orbital economy.

NASA is under new leadership with Jared Isaacman. Watch or listen as he answers questions from Aviation Week's Irene Klotz after eight weeks on the job in this special episode.

Major airframers are betting on Asian demand to outpace other global regions.

Southwest began 2026 with a new onboard experience, following a year of change, and has plans for more.

"The biggest change in general aviation that I have probably seen in my lifetime,” one executive says. Which aviation development generated such praise?

Thousands of aircraft protect crops around the world and more will soon be needed as the agriculture industry’s dynamics shift quickly.

The Republic of Singapore Air Force will replace its oldest Hercules with used ones for now, buying time before choosing a new transport aircraft.

As a result of sanctions, Russian airlines must replace their Western fleets with locally produced aircraft, but industry is far behind expectations.

Robust stealth features are one of the features Saab wants on its next combat aircraft.

A growing number of reports from academic and nongovernmental organizations indicates that aviation is falling short of its decarbonization targets.

As India reopens key military helicopter contests, European rotorcraft-makers are betting on local assembly to gain an edge.

Biggest eVTOL flies; ducted-fan ultra-STOL; axial-flux motor success; endurance UAS upgraded; and riblet service trial expands.

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

Boosting widebody production is a key strategic priority for Airbus, which might offer a larger A350 that could enter service in the early 2030s.

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

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.

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.

SpaceX’s purchase of xAI marries Elon Musk’s love of artificial intelligence and space.

A roundup of upcoming conferences and exhibitions.

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

International competitors see an uptick in interest for military equipment amid uncertain American trade policy.

Listen in as editors report from the Singapore Airshow, sharing what they've been hearing about different military programs in the evolving geopolitical environment.

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.

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