Aviation Week & Space Technology

By Helen Massy-Beresford, Jens Flottau
Gulf airlines are operating miniscule schedules, if any, after the U.S. and Israel started their war against Iran. Threats to security could slow recovery, too.
Airports & Networks

By Sean Broderick
The manufacturers are wrapping up a software update that is intended to reduce the risk of smoke in the cabin following engine failures.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Steve Trimble, Brian Everstine, Robert Wall, Tony Osborne
Regime change has long been considered a boots-on-the-ground operation. Now the U.S. and Israel are trying to do it from the sky.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
Boost-phase missile defense challenges the historic model for space-based interceptors, but a startup is proposing a possible thrust-based solution.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Craig Caffrey
Announced program timescales suggest more than 1,200 CCAs could be in operation around the world by the end of 2036.
Aircraft & Propulsion

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

By Michael Bruno
No one knows what will happen going forward with aerospace and defense trade.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Irene Klotz
The new mission is intended to buy down risk for a Moon landing in 2028.
Operations & Safety

By Molly McMillin
The Canadian regulator’s certification of Gulfstream’s G500, G600, G700 and G800 includes only five serial numbers.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Tony Osborne
With flight tests nearing completion, Leonardo is targeting year-end approval as it eyes strong demand from U.S. single-engine operators.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Christine Boynton
The ultra-low-cost carrier is reducing its fleet, costs and debt to emerge leaner and more competitive by mid-2026.
Airlines & Lessors

By Brian Everstine
The U.S. Air Force and Northrop Grumman are investing in a B-21 capacity increase as the Sentinel program faces decision points.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Robert Wall, Brian Everstine, Vivienne Machi, Guy Norris
Listen in as editors reflect on program updates and other highlights from the AFA Warfare Symposium.
Check 6

By Guy Norris
The new UltraFan demonstrator program is gearing up as Rolls advances plans to challenge CFM and Pratt & Whitney for the next-generation single-aisle market.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois
Europe’s research on composite materials targets further weight reduction in airframes as well as sovereignty in engine production.
Emerging Technologies

By Graham Warwick
Self-healing composites; supercooled-droplet icing detector; and new flight rules for advanced air mobility.
Emerging Technologies

By Joe Anselmo, Michael Bruno, Jens Flottau, Kevin Michaels
Editors are joined by consultant Kevin Michaels to break down President Trump’s latest tariffs and where the pain will be felt in the aerospace supply chain.
Check 6

By Lori Ranson
Tariffs, shutdowns and airspace scares are keeping U.S. airlines on edge, but Delta and United still project strong earnings for 2026.
Airlines & Lessors

By Vivienne Machi
The Air Force secretary wants to fuse data gathered from a vast array of military and intelligence sensors for battle management.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Bill Carey
A funding infusion is advancing the FAA’s tower data manager program.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Tony Osborne
A €450 million overhaul of Airbus’ Marignane site is planned to raise output, cut lead times and prepare the company for higher military and civil demand.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Matteo Peraldo
Separating aerospace and defense businesses from broader industrial production is becoming the only credible route to competing with focused champions.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Tony Osborne
Industry cooperation and data-driven initiatives are narrowing the safety gap as offshore rotorcraft activity rebounds.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Defense contracts are restoring momentum to the helicopter market, but commercial sales appear to have hit a plateau.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Richard Aboulafia
With Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. largely out of the way, India can leverage its buying power and talent to promote its aerospace industry.
Budget, Policy & Operations