Aviation Week & Space Technology

A look at three models private equity groups could use to refashion aerospace and defense for the next supercycle.

Partnered with six of biggest names in advanced air mobility, helicopter operator Bristow Group wants to be an early AAM adopter.

South Korea’s aspirations for building an aerospace and defense industry are gaining validation, with Poland’s announced intent to buy FA-50 light combat aircraft and the first flight of Korea Aerospace Industries’ KF-21 fighter.

Industry consolidation in space comms heats up, with Eutelsat capturing OneWeb as Viasat closes in on Inmarsat.

Carriers have been returning more of their A380s to service, although not all will return.

The FAA and industry have committed to phasing out leaded aviation fuel by 2030.

Fundamental challenges below the surface of the engine-makers’ business model could lead to restructuring.

Industrywide constraints have led carriers to pull back flying, with a recovery to pre-pandemic levels delayed to at least 2023.

Europe tops up R&D fund; Congress weighs in on F-35 engine; Typhoon fighter munition sales approved; Japan outlines investment priorities.

The mission would be Terran R Launch vehicle’s first flight.

As demand grows for civil and military aircraft, global industry has yet to solve raw material, supply chain and skill shortage issues.

Carbon-nanotube anti-ice; RAF advances synthetic fuels; Boeing taps UK SAF R&D; Electric taxiing for Airbus A220.

A landmark vote in the European Parliament last week secured the role of sustainable fuels in the decarbonization of European aviation.

Tracking capability is critical to intercepting hypersonic missiles.

Continuing a tradition that dates back to 1957, Aviation Week editors have announced their selection of the 2022 Laureate Award winners.

Readers write about developments in hypersonics, F-35's role in "Top Gun: Maverick" and congressional intervention in the pilot shortage.

RAF high-speed testbed plan provides hypersonic debut opportunity for Reaction Engines heat exchanger and propulsion technology.

A roundup of upcoming conferences, exhibitions and summits.

Revised supersonic design reflects pragmatic focus on noise and performance goals as Boom aims to finalize propulsion supplier agreement.

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

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

Airbus adds second A380 to CFM RISE-related flight-test plan, with dedicated aircraft modification set for open-rotor evaluation.

The first major air show since the pandemic began reinforces that restarting the industry is a greater challenge than anticipated.

Original concepts for an “attritiable” Loyal Wingman are diverging in favor of a mix of greater and lesser advanced platforms.

Tempest’s demonstrator will likely test low-observable airframe technologies and supersonic weapon launch from internal bay.