Aviation Week & Space Technology

By Sean Broderick, Jens Flottau, Victoria Moores
The Boeing 777-9 is planned to arrive in 2027, seven years after the initial target. Customers are struggling to adapt amid a broader shortage of widebodies.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois
ATR received a request from the Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking to fly a demonstrator in 2029.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
Established space companies are looking to open a new chapter to retain relevancy.
Commercial Space

By Guy Norris
As Boeing slows down 777X flight testing, GE is accelerating GE9X dust ingestion durability testing.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
The Republic of Korea Air Force plans to field aircraft piloted by artificial intelligence by the early 2030s to fly alongside KAI F-50 and KF-21 fighters.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Metal-organic frameworks offer lightweight solid-state hydrogen storage for drones.
Emerging Technologies

By Sean Broderick, Michael Bruno
Steady rate increases on Boeing’s two key in-service commercial models signal that the airframer’s turnaround is gaining steam.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Robert Wall, Tony Osborne
The sky is not the limit for Europe’s “Drone Wall” as the region looks at missile defense beyond the atmosphere.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Steve Trimble
A decade in the making, Korea Aerospace Industries is preparing to deliver the first production versions of the KF-21 Boramae on time by the end of this year.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
German electric commuter; LH2 refueling demo; Korean urban air mobility testing; and Merlin autonomy progress.
Emerging Technologies

By Helen Massy-Beresford
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s first ReFuelEU Aviation report highlights the sustainable aviation fuel ramp-up challenge.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Byron Callan
Developments since 2020 suggest new frameworks are emerging that could redefine the structure of the defense industry.
Supply Chain

By Tony Osborne, Robert Wall, Steve Trimble
The Gulf is no longer the hottest military market, but it is still a prized opportunity for defense companies.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Jens Flottau
Slower production growth likely means Airbus will push back a larger version of the A220.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Irene Klotz
SpaceX proposes revised blast-danger zones for Starship launch activities in Florida.
Operations & Safety

By Lori Ranson
LATAM ups the stakes in Brazil with its E195-E2 order.
Airlines & Lessors

By Joe Anselmo, Michael Bruno, Jens Flottau, Kevin Michaels
Watch as Aviation Week editors are joined by contributing columnist Kevin Michaels to discuss whether the industry is making the most of the commercial upcycle.
Aerospace

By Joe Anselmo, Michael Bruno, Jens Flottau, Kevin Michaels
Listen in as Aviation Week editors record a podcast with consultant and contributing columnist Kevin Michaels on the commercial upcycle.
Check 6

By Irene Klotz
Up to 25 Starship-Super Heavy launches are planned per year from Starbase.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By Jens Flottau
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise, launched 20 years ago with diverse goals, now focuses on aircraft leasing and MRO, but it might revisit its wider original vision.
Airlines & Lessors

By Jens Flottau
Thriving since its 2003 inception, the Sharjah-based airline is now leveraging a large Airbus order to expand into Southeast Asia, Africa and Europe.
Airlines & Lessors

By Irene Klotz, Vivienne Machi
America’s launch sites are undergoing massive transformations to support a new era in space.
Operations & Safety

By Robert Wall
Lacking a strong local workforce, the UAE’s Edge Group turns to robotics and automation to scale production and expand its portfolio.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Thierry Dubois
The French accident investigation bureau is focusing on infrastructure and procedures at the Nice airport.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Garrett Reim
Over the past 150 years, warfare has become increasingly decentralized, allowing small groups to pursue goals as the terrain and circumstances permit.
Emerging Technologies