Aviation Week & Space Technology

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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