Aviation Week & Space Technology

By Helen Massy-Beresford, Michael Bruno
With the acquisitions of Spirit AeroSystems given the green light in Europe, the end of an era of stand-alone aerostructures giants is in sight.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Garrett Reim
Launch vehicle startup Interstellar Technologies, based on the Japanese island of Hokkaido, is leaning on Toyota Motor’s manufacturing expertise.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By William Garvey
The company will celebrate 50 years in 2026. It specializes in auxiliary fuel systems for aircraft range extension, plus maintenance and custom interiors.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

By Christine Boynton
Southwest is evolving into its next chapter, changing certain hallmarks of its brand and pursuing new customer preferences to expand its reach.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
More industry cooperation could help offset the costs of delayed aircraft deliveries and increase fleet efficiency, IATA report concludes.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Irene Klotz
Starlink deployments and orbital fueling demos are on tap for the Starship Version 3 flights that SpaceX will begin in 2026.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Airports want to make the most of increasing passenger demand, but concerns about noise levels and emissions may hold back growth.
Airports & Networks

By Vivienne Machi
Amid increasing competition among the stars, the United States and its allies are asserting themselves more clearly on space control.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

Aviation Week Network Staff
The Pentagon has been seeking to impose unprecedented restrictions on journalists’ ability to cover the military for several months.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Vivienne Machi
With a new facility online and $1 billion in valuation, the young startup says it is poised to build satellite buses for generations to come.
Commercial Space

By Tony Osborne
Turkish defense giant Aselsan has taken a lead role in Steel Dome—a homegrown air defense network to counter low-cost multicopter drones and hypersonic missiles.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Jens Flottau
Two big players have emerged in the aircraft leasing industry, and the pressure is now on for smaller players looking to keep up.
Airlines & Lessors

By Joe Anselmo, Garrett Reim
Today’s satellites are cheaper, but hardly cheap. The CEO of a propulsion supplier joins us to explain why.
Check 6

Aviation Week Network Staff
A roundup of upcoming conferences and exhibitions.
Aviation Week & Space Technology

Aviation Week Network Staff
Readers write about U.S. Navy pilot training, retirement of the Alenia C-27J, and health-conscious antennas. Plus: Behind the Scenes in Japan and Washington.
Aviation Week & Space Technology

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

By Graham Warwick
Connectivity and computing power are bringing advances to business jet cockpits.
Flight Deck

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

By Irene Klotz
The defense prime sees new business opportunities for NASA’s deep-space capsule.
Space Exploration

By Bill Carey, Guy Norris
Gulfstream Aerospace and Otto Aerospace have launched new midsize business jets within a day of each other, but the aircraft differences are many.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Christine Boynton
A little over a month into its repeat restructuring, Spirit Airlines is doubling down on cost and network rationalization.
Airlines & Lessors

By Garrett Reim
Every year a consultancy publishes a new 10-year forecast of satellite launches, and the estimate grows to previously unbelievable totals.
Satellites

By David Casey, Helen Massy-Beresford
The Icelandic carrier, which ceased operations last month, is the latest casualty of an unforgiving market.
Airlines & Lessors

By Thierry Dubois
Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Europe sees increasingly frequent satellite signal jamming and spoofing.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Aviation Week Network Staff
South Korea has multiple modernization programs on the agenda to add to its current fleet.
Aircraft & Propulsion