Aviation Week & Space Technology

By Garrett Reim
Tracking capability is critical to intercepting hypersonic missiles.
Missile Defense & Weapons

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

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

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

By Guy Norris
RAF high-speed testbed plan provides hypersonic debut opportunity for Reaction Engines heat exchanger and propulsion technology.
Farnborough Airshow

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

A roundup of upcoming conferences, exhibitions and summits.
Aviation Week & Space Technology

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

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

By Steve Trimble, Tony Osborne, Brian Everstine
Original concepts for an “attritiable” Loyal Wingman are diverging in favor of a mix of greater and lesser advanced platforms.
Farnborough Airshow

By Guy Norris
Revised supersonic design reflects pragmatic focus on noise and performance goals as Boom aims to finalize propulsion supplier agreement.
Aircraft & Propulsion

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

By Jens Flottau, Guy Norris
The first major air show since the pandemic began reinforces that restarting the industry is a greater challenge than anticipated.
Farnborough Airshow

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

By Brian Everstine
The OEM rivalry was on full display at Farnborough as they elbowed each other for the autonomous refueling spotlight.
Farnborough Airshow

By Tony Osborne
The engine-maker is using digital design tools and rapid manufacturing processes to accelerate Orpheus engine development.
Farnborough Airshow

By Jen DiMascio
F-35 price to rise under latest agreement; Czech Republic to buy F-35s; Raytheon flies HAWC; and Embraer’s new C-390 partner.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren, Kim Minseok
Seoul’s most complex aircraft project bolsters its drive toward independent weapons production and export.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Irene Klotz
A 38-flight launch contract with Amazon’s Kuiper project changes the game for ULA’s Vulcan reuse program.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Graham Warwick
UK funds low-carbon and advanced-mobility projects; GKN leads Dutch research; and Defining a heavy-lift airship.
Emerging Technologies

By Ben Goldstein
Turboprops have been absent from the U.S. market despite advantages on fuel consumption and operating costs. Could that be set to change?
Airlines & Lessors

By Brian Everstine
Kathy Warden discusses the JWST, growth in the space market, the B-21 family of systems and a goal for the fighter market.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Guy Norris
Traditional engine-makers appear to be closing in on the sweet spot between conventional powerplants and batteries as the development of hybrid
Emerging Technologies

By Graham Warwick
Study finds electric aircraft’s effect on decarbonizing aviation could be greater than their direct contribution to reducing emissions.
Emerging Technologies

By Michael Bruno
“Transaction values and volumes declined in the first half of 2022 despite rising geopolitical tensions, most notably the war in Ukraine,” says PwC’s midyear A&D outlook.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain