Aviation Week & Space Technology

By Guy Norris
Aerostructure supplier agreements and new engine details bolster Boom’s supersonic airliner plans as construction of assembly site ramps up in North Carolina.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Joe Anselmo, Jens Flottau, Guy Norris, Graham Warwick
This year’s highlights from Le Bourget include a massive airplane order and the looming AAM shakeout.
Paris Air Show

By Graham Warwick
The EL-2 Goldfinch’s multiple electric propellers blow the wing to enable ultra-short takeoffs and landings.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Chen Chuanren
After years of neglect, the service sees movement toward modernization.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Bradley Perrett
The country’s aircraft carriers have plenty of space for rotorcraft. But the quality and quantity of the new aircraft present challenges.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Adrian Schofield
The lingering weakness in Japan’s outbound travel demand is hindering airline recoveries.
Airlines & Lessors

By Joe Anselmo, Brian Everstine, Tony Osborne, Steve Trimble
Hypersonics, missile defense, UAVs and next-generation fighters are in vogue at the Paris Air Show amidst a surge in spending by NATO members.
Paris Air Show

By Bradley Perrett
As it expands, Chinese carrier air power must cope with an increasingly complex air fleet.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
Amid a strategic review, Rolls-Royce Electrical pushes forward with key power tests for urban and regional air mobility applications.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Belgian startup Roadfour plans to develop a large-capacity amphibious aerial firefighting market
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Large airship aloft, ducted-fan high lift, tiltwing eVTOL UAV and flying on fuel cells.
Emerging Technologies

By Garrett Reim
For future surveillance satellites, the service seeks new thrusters and in-space refueling so it can “burn gas at will.”
Space

Kenneth P. Quinn
The aviation industry needs its own moonshot to combat climate change.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Garrett Reim
Startup developing hydrogen-fueled variant of the internal combustion engine.
Paris Air Show

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

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

By Joe Anselmo
Our new ShowNews app is free, easy to use and compatible with iPhones and Android devices.
Paris Air Show

By Joe Anselmo, Guy Norris, Sean Broderick
We asked Dave Calhoun when the company is going to roll out its next airplane. Listen in to hear his answer.
Check 6

By Joe Anselmo, Guy Norris, Sean Broderick
Calhoun wants new types that delivers in the neighborhood a 20-30% improvement over today’s airplanes.
Paris Air Show

Readers write about JetZero’s blended wingbody, SpaceX’s Starship/Super Heavy launch failure and airliner engine nacelles. Plus: Behind the Scenes at Boeing.
Aviation Week & Space Technology

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

By Tony Osborne
Germany’s labored defense modernization contrasts dramatically with neighboring Poland’s lavish spending, but why are nations struggling to spend the money?
Paris Air Show

By Daniel Williams, William Moore
Aviation Week Network’s new forecast is more conservative than rosier industry projections.
Paris Air Show

By Thierry Dubois, Linda Blachly, Alan Dron
Delta Flights Product has created a new personal wheelchair access offering—based on what was just a concept last year.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Tony Osborne
The UK is signaling Tempest’s lead over the European FCAS with advances in ground test rigs and engine aerodynamic work.
Aircraft & Propulsion