Aviation Week & Space Technology

Forecasts, snapshots and commercial aircraft programs to watch.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
Military budgets are growing, especially in the Asia-Pacific region.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Steve Trimble
A recently upgraded testbed at U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School will play a central role in preparing autonomous algorithms for operational development.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
In redesigning the tanker’s Remote Vision System, Boeing aimed to replicate the feeling of looking out a window.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Garrett Reim
Established satellite companies introduce new technologies and strategies to compete with startups.
Commercial Space

By Michael Bruno
Every deal is a mix of market forecast and unique conditions, especially price, and the buyouts of Aerojet and Maxar are no different.
Space

By Molly McMillin
Will flight shaming and supply chain challenges hamper the bullish business aviation market?
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Why 2023 will be a pivotal year for aerospace & defense.
Emerging Technologies

By Graham Warwick
Major events in aerospace and defense during 2022.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Joe Anselmo
Companies are tripping over each other to proclaim their dedication to sustainability, but the sad truth is a next-generation airliner remains far off.
Air Transport

By Guy Norris, Thierry Dubois
Boeing, SpaceX have contracts for lunar missions.
Space

By Mark Carreau
With Orion back on Earth, NASA officials are examining the results and preparing to name astronauts in 2023.
Space

By Guy Norris
Beyond current supply chain issues, engine makers ramp up research for future propulsion technology options.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Joe Anselmo, Guy Norris, Steve Trimble, Graham Warwick
Listen in as three Aviation Week editors discuss—and sometimes debate—whether Boom’s new supersonic engine plan is for real.
Air Transport

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Cargo operators will have economic headwinds to overcome in 2023, but long-term growth should continue.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lee Ann Shay
Compare commercial, military, business aviation and helicopter MRO markets for 2023, based on Aviation Week Network data.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Garrett Reim
Demonstrations are growing more diverse as the industry matures and new players seek to change the space industry.
Commercial Space

By Brian Everstine, Steve Trimble
The massive demand for weapons for Ukraine has caused the Pentagon and industry to reevaluate supply chains and procurement planning.
Supply Chain

By Steve Trimble
A decade after U.S. Marine Corps experiments in Afghanistan, the Defense Department is ramping up development of cargo-carrying UAS.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Forecasts, snapshots and military aircraft to watch.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne, Steve Trimble, Chen Chuanren
As current fourth and fifth-generation fighters evolve and find new customers, attention is turning to next-generation efforts.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Brian Everstine
The Biden administration’s first budget proposal after the release of its National Defense Strategy will focus on competition with China.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Bill Carey
Ambitious goals for SAF in aviation are running up against supply limitations.
Emerging Technologies

By Helen Massy-Beresford, Ben Goldstein, Adrian Schofield
Budget carriers hope to benefit as economic constraints push consumers to seek lower fares.
Airlines & Lessors

By Graham Warwick
Hybrid-electric Sikorsky; Air NZ picks zero-emission partners; Avio’s fuel-cell hybrid; and H2 for long-range drones.
Emerging Technologies