Aviation Week & Space Technology

By Tony Osborne
July 29 was a pivotal day for the UK’s space ambitions for both the commercial and defense space sectors.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Tony Osborne, Joe Anselmo, Michael Bruno
Parker’s $9.9 billion deal to buy Meggitt doubles the size of its aerospace unit and continues consolidation of midtier A&D suppliers.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Byron Callan
The U.S. is not the only country seeking to protect security-relevant businesses.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Irene Klotz
The Galileo Project was established to scout unidentified aerial phenomena following Pentagon report.
Space

By Graham Warwick
Collins Aerospace has begun integration testing of a next-gen vehicle management computer using multicore processors.
Emerging Technologies

By Joe Anselmo, Guy Norris, Jens Flottau
Listen in as Aviation Week editors discuss why Boeing’s next clean sheet airplane may be a long way off and why Airbus’ CEO is mad at a key supplier.
Aerospace

By Graham Warwick
Superconducting flight; Sensor-infused fans; VISTA readied for Skyborg; German suborbital spaceplane; and Joby hits range goal.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Molly McMillin, Michael Lavitt
The 68th annual gathering in Oshkosh included a number of aircraft and system air show debuts and spotlighted humanitarian missions.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick, Michael Bruno, Guy Norris, Jens Flottau
But the outlook for next-gen airliner and engine timing—and what they will look like—is less clear now than before the COVID-19 crisis.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Mark Carreau
In-space propulsion system is “like the diesel engine on Earth.”
Commercial Space

By Steve Trimble
The Army’s No. 1 aviation modernization priority is getting a reality check.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Z. Kamgar
The U.S. should work with Afghans to optimize their military fleet, and well-compensated local workers should maintain the aircraft.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Jens Flottau, Guy Norris
Airbus has been largely absent from the new-built freighter market, leaving Boeing with a virtual monopoly for the 767F, 777F and 747-8F.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Mark Carreau, Maxim Pyadushkin, Irene Klotz
Key research module finally reaches station, then tries to depart.
Space

By Helen Massy-Beresford
With an e-commerce boom that shows no signs of easing, air cargo operators are getting ready for growth.
Airlines & Lessors

Alex Krutz
The program still faces many run-of-the-mill manufacturing challenges as well as foreign trade hurdles.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Adrian Schofield
Low-cost model will likely be better suited to new landscape than full-service carriers, at least for the short term.
Airlines & Lessors

By Molly McMillin, Michael Lavitt, Lindsay Bjerregaard
The Experimental Aircraft Association’s AirVenture always draws more people than any other air show. This year the mood is optimistic as people see the economy rebounding.
Business Aviation

By Jen DiMascio
How to ease engine shortage?; NDIA creates think tank; missile defense laser development; and Lockheed takes $225 million charge.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
Aircraft propulsion concepts, radio-frequency sensors, mesh networks and autonomous control systems are driving a reimagining of roles.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Thierry Dubois
Aviation has been accustomed to being described as a culprit for climate change, but it should also see itself as a likely casualty.
Sustainability

By Tony Osborne
Dassault is proposing the Falcon 10X maritime patroller as the Atlantique replacement, after Germany opts for the P-8.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lori Ranson
As profitability becomes more of a reality, U.S. airlines are working to restore networks and create high levels of fleet optionality.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
Australia, Singapore and Thailand describe road maps for easing border restrictions.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Graham Warwick
Automakers are eyeing the market, directly by developing eVTOL vehicles or indirectly by providing investment, expertise and suppliers.
Advanced Air Mobility