Aviation Week & Space Technology

Forecasts, snapshots and military aircraft to watch.

Readers write about icing conditions for vertical-takeoff-and-landing vehicles, emergency evacuation procedures, and U.S. military acquisition history.

Air transport will continue to grow in 2026, but regional differences show the clear effect of economic policies.

The decade-long demand outlook for military aircraft has jumped 30% over the past year, reaching $250 billion.

Defense boom drives 10-year value of military aircraft deliveries to $1.19 trillion.

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

China’s emerging low-altitude economy is driving the development of large uncrewed logistics aircraft.

With an eye on China, the Trump administration and Congress find common ground in space while Europe aims for greater autonomy.

Deliveries and production of new aircraft are picking up, but aftermarket providers will still see strong demand on legacy platforms and material shortages.

As NASA administrator, Jared Isaacman will face huge challenges, starting with making sure the U.S. astronauts return to the Moon ahead of Chinese taikonauts.

In this special anniversary episode of Check 6 Revisits, Pratt & Whitney President Shane Eddy and Aviation Week editors Guy Norris and Christine Boynton delve into the engine-maker’s achievements over its first century.

Service leaders say the U.S. is at a critical moment to keep ahead of adversaries in space tech development.

Forecasts, snapshots and commercial aircraft programs to watch.

Energy-saving formation flying; airports as hydrogen hubs; electric trainer advances; urban eVTOL test flights.

Gas turbines still dominate Pratt & Whitney’s future road map, but emerging new cycles and alternative fuels will also play a major role.

Demand for engine MRO in the Asia-Pacific region is forecast to jump ahead of demand in North America next year.

The captive-carry Talon campaigns should clear Stratolaunch’s Boeing 747 and Roc for a double hypersonic test attempt in early 2026.

A few key factors from 2025 are strong indicators for business aviation’s performance in 2026.

As new ultra-large jets and single turboprops enter the market, a midsize makeover is next.

The F-47, low-cost missiles, space superiority and more—watch as editors break down the key developments of 2025 in the defense world.

The F-47, low-cost missiles, space superiority and more—listen in as editors break down the key developments of 2025 in the defense world.

We have created the world’s safest form of transportation through reporting our errors. Imagine what we could achieve by examining our successes with equal rigor.

Competition to power the emerging collaborative combat aircraft market is intense, with U.S. and international plans to spend billions in the next five years.

The Indian government has launched an inquiry and ordered IndiGo to reduce its schedule after the early-December meltdown.

Airlines pivot to smaller narrowbodies in an evolving Latin American market.