Aviation Week & Space Technology

By Steve Trimble
The “Modular Advanced Missile” program appears for the first time in the Pentagon’s fiscal 2023 budget request documents.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Graham Warwick
FedEx’s autonomous air cargo; Flying on synthetic kerosene; Volansi’s bigger cargo UAV; and Lighter hydrogen tanks.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Ben Goldstein
Airlines are investing in a host of new technologies, but they’re not sure which bets will ultimately pay off.
Sustainability

Umair Siddiqui
The U.S. must develop propulsion technologies that are not dependent on rare propellants subject to extreme price volatility.
Space Symposium

By Joe Anselmo, Lee Ann Shay, Steve Trimble, Michael Bruno
Aviation Week editors discuss Ted Colbert's appointment and the challenges he faces as the new head of Boeing's $26 billion defense and space unit.
Defense

By Sean Broderick, Chen Chuanren
If investigators have insight on why the 737-800 went down during a routine domestic flight, they have not shared it publicly.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Brian Everstine
The service also is increasing funding requests for the Future Vertical Lift program.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Irene Klotz
Parallel programs will expand SpaceX’s role and add a second provider.
Space Symposium

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

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

By Steve Trimble
Two different types of air-launched hypersonic missiles appear to be heading in opposite directions.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Brian Everstine
$194 billion budget proposes deep divestments to free up funding for research and development.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Irene Klotz
Welcome to commercial space: Who pays if the toilet breaks?
Space Symposium

By Irene Klotz, Mark Carreau
NASA’s Space Launch System rocket and Orion capsule have reached the final test ahead of launch.
Space Symposium

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

By Guy Norris
Fuel supply deal and Airbus A380 test mark latest milestones on Rolls-Royce’s road to 100% SAF compatibility by 2023.
Emerging Technologies

Readers write about single-pilot airline operations and leadership at the FAA, and we take you behind the scenes at NASA Ames.
Aviation Week & Space Technology

By Jens Flottau
Aviation has long seen China as its growth engine in Asia, but some changing fundamentals should be concerning to the industry.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Canada narrows fighter selection to F-35, begins negotiations for purchase of 88 aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Mark Carreau, Graham Warwick
Fiscal 2023 plans set another record for science as the agency places a premium on climate change research.
Space Symposium

By Sean Broderick
Modest boost would address mandatory pay increases while addressing several key areas.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Garrett Reim
A cyberattack on Viasat’s KA-SAT network has the commercial communications satellite industry bracing for more.
Space Symposium

Glenn McDonald
The 737 MAX 10’s likely appeal for airlines, restarted MAX and 787 deliveries and free cash flow generation are some reasons for optimism.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Lee Ann Shay
American Airlines Chairman and CEO Doug Parker sits down to chat with AW&ST about SAF, aircraft ordering and the company’s workforce.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Irene Klotz, Thierry Dubois
Trade sanctions against Russia leave European missions grounded.
Space Symposium