Aviation Week & Space Technology

A flurry of headlines makes it seem the middle of the A&D industry is going to dwindle to just a few companies.

The Glide Breaker program is working on a new divert and attitude control system to counter hypersonic glide vehicles.

X Prime programs would fill the gap between experimental X-planes and Y-plane prototypes.

Pyka electric regional; ZeroAvia hydrogen power train; Transcend picks Kaman; Robotic helicopter refueling; and SkyDrive teams with JAXA.

For industry’s finances, 2020 really was that bad, and 2021 may not be that good, after all.

Investigators cite inconsistent reporting, questionable guidance as contributors to turbulence-related injuries.

With no evidence of a single explanation, phenomenon requires study by multidisciplinary scientists, engineers and instrumentalists.

Epic Flight Academy talks about its unique experience launching an aircraft mechanic training program during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Aviation Week Network editors discuss what could be one of the most significant developments in long-haul commercial air travel as New York’s JetBlue starts daily service to London.

Joint Staff industry day; Hypersonic test center; Avalon Airshow nixed; U.S. picks launch companies; Smallsats ready for servicing role.

Raw data from space assets is valuable now, but may become commoditized as constellations grow.

Computational modeling has transformed aircraft design, but conventional modeling approaches will not be enough for future challenges.

Efforts by NASA to develop a next-generation spacesuit face significant cost and schedule challenges that will push back its availability to April 2025 at the earliest, according to audit by the agency’s inspector general.

Eurofighter nations green-light incremental upgrade package; LTE midlife update plans still await agreement.

The future of Asian LCC narrowbody orders is a key question for airlines, lessors and manufacturers.

The existence of the new production facility also points to a likely return by the Skunk Works to a series manufacturing role after spending most of the last four decades focused on being a rapid prototyping arm and future concepts developer.

As network carriers report improvements in booking trends in recent weeks, hopes grow for a full reopening of transatlantic travel.

Reusable hypersonics; HAPS for 6G; funding for Elroy; Kitplane eVTOL; Air Methods medical drones; and hydrogen conversions.

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

Readers write about GE Aviation Catalyst engine, renaming James Webb Space Telescope and FAA Organization Designation Authorization.

German startup and Brazilian airline plan to establish a regional high-speed network starting in Sao Paulo.

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

A roundup of upcoming conferences, exhibitions and summits.

Germany’s APC and wet-lease carrier Hi Fly work to improve the fuel efficiency of in-service A330s.

Tests verify eVTOL’s low noise and long range on batteries—two fundamental goals for Joby’s concept.