Aviation Week & Space Technology

Spirit AeroSystems says it has solved one of the problems limiting the Pentagon’s ability to scale-up hypersonic weapon production.

The F-35 and Typhoon are soaring, while development of Franco-German FCAS and sales of the Swedish Gripen lag.

The Space Rapid Capabilities Office uses independence and contracting leeway to deliver classified projects quickly.

Frontier’s position looks enviable despite losing bidding war.

As a backup plan, rotorcraft will retrieve sample tubes for the return trip to Earth.

The Air Force Research Laboratory’s upcoming demonstration includes new solar panels, deployable structures, cooling systems.

As industry eyes growth, suppliers are struggling to staff up so they can keep up.

South Korea is becoming Poland’s new defense partner, as the NATO nation rearms in the face of Russia’s war in Ukraine.

New chief of Roscosmos says decision made to leave ISS after 2024.

How soon can the U.S. Defense Department pivot from offensive to defensive hypersonic weapons—and can it afford to?

Manufacturers’ revised fleet outlooks reflect changing air freight market.

U.S. startup Avelo Airlines believes international pilots could help it meet ambitious future growth targets.

NASA study seeks to improve air-to-ground connectivity for commercial aviation.

Tupolev’s PAK DA strategic bomber program aims to fly its first prototype in 2024.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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