Aviation Week & Space Technology

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is prompting Europe’s armed forces to rapidly relearn skills that have faded since the end of the Cold War.

Former Air Force acquisition chief Will Roper shares some of his memories about the former Defense Secretary, who knew science, technology and the politics of the Pentagon to tackle its toughest challenges.

The country's air force is one of the major beneficiaries of Berlin’s defense spending uptick.

India’s Tata Group aims to consolidate its multiple airline holdings and increase market share.

Anti-satellite threats force military satellites to use more fuel.

Despite differences between nations, space exploration should remain a place for civil collaboration.

China flies new UAS; Aero Vodochody’s L-159 upgrade; MDA receives NGI software build; and Lockheed to make PRSM missiles in 2023.

Two years after a prolonged grounding and delivery pause, the 737 MAX program is gaining momentum, but plenty of questions remain.

Woodward is likely far from the last large aerospace and defense company to announce a post-pandemic business restructuring.

In the range of solutions to drive aviation to a greener future, none alone will come close to being a silver bullet by 2050.

The service’s experiment has become the Pentagon’s lead JADC2 proving ground, but more work is needed to connect sensors and shooters.

Western governments are concerned about the trickle of information that could flow from experienced aviators hired for China’s military.

MagniX adds fuel cells; Electric propulsion standards; Net-zero competition; Drag-reducing AeroShark.

Business travelers are returning to the skies in large numbers and with a very different set of travel habits.

While the Air Force shifts focus toward a future KC-Z, some on Capitol Hill say the planned 2040 fielding date leaves too long of a gap.

SAF is seen as the most realistic near-term option to cut aviation emissions, but securing more supply is an obstacle for the industry.

The world’s largest defense-focused company expects 2023 revenue to be in line with 2022 and promises shareholders will reap rewards.

Expeditionary units could recharge their equipment with laser energy redirected by UAVs.

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

A roundup of upcoming conferences, exhibitions and summits.

Readers write about electric propulsion, airline and military pilot training and the NTSB’s staffing and funding.

While promising continued nuclear modernization, the White House aims to lower tensions by deemphasizing use of weapons.

Pratt & Whitney questions GE’s XA100 proposal, arguing its F135 upgrade plan is the more practical path.

Digging out the details of the Airbus A300 in-service fleet 50 years after its first flight is complicated.

The San Diego company’s next uncrewed aircraft system could be powered by a radical new engine design of its own making.