Aviation Week & Space Technology

How KC-46 pilots, boom operators are teaching themselves the tanker’s new tricks.

Embraer has to weigh multiple considerations in deciding the future of E175-E2 and new-generation turboprop programs.

This year is the 75th year of production for the Bonanza, the longest production run of any aircraft.

Vietnam’s plan to open borders starting March 15 is spurring carriers to resume more flights.

A400 launches drone; Northrop wins deep-space radar contract; Australia to upgrade BAE trainers; Emiratis create swarming drone system.

Look to Syria to learn how U.S. and Russian forces handled congested airspace.

The top FAA job handover comes amid Boeing 787 delivery issues and the 5G connectivity rollout.

Looking down is looking up: Satellite-based Earth observation sees growing revenue, investor, technology and startup prospects.

Will the AAM market grow to $50 billion a year? Listen in as Richard Aboulafia and Mike Dyment debate the merits, and Aviation Week’s Graham Warwick weighs in with his thoughts.

With air cargo demand on the rise and capacity scarce, new freighters are in the spotlight.

Morphing drone; Hyperlocal weather; Inflight damage monitoring; Hydrogen hubs; and Sustainable fuel from plastic waste.

The U.S. military is relying more on allies in the region as American companies aim to increase manufacturing in Pacific nations.

Readers write about Boeing 2021 orders, AW&ST as family reading, and single-pilot operations.

A major Rafale sale to Indonesia shakes up murky Southeast Asia fighter spending plans.

Recent appointments, promotions and honors in the aviation and aerospace industry.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Executives at the show described 2022 as a “year of transition,” a turning point before the industry accelerates in 2023 and beyond.

Hydrogen-powered aviation is started with smaller regional aircraft, but how far can it go in decarbonizing commercial aviation?

A roundup of upcoming conferences, exhibitions and summits.

The kickoff mission, slated for late 2022, includes first-ever civilian spacewalk.

The FAA is spearheading an environmental review of SpaceX’s Boca Chica Beach spaceport in Texas.

The Israeli manufacturer is adapting to a future split-ownership structure.

After a successful launch and deployment came a satellite-killing solar storm.

It’s time to ramp up research to validate VR training technologies with insights from academic, industry and military experts.

How the post-pandemic recovery of airline traffic is likely to strain MRO capacity.