Aviation Week & Space Technology

As NASA prioritizes flagship missions, Landsat may move toward a commercial model—reviving debates over free data, continuity and science needs.

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

The root cause for the failed New Glenn flight 4 static-fire test has yet to be disclosed, but one metric stands out: 7,174 ft.

Boeing’s KC-46 progresses through critical upgrades and mission growth as the service looks long term.

South America’s largest aviation market, Brazil, faces barriers to growth.

The power-to-liquids tech developer sees a path forward for electro-sustainable aviation fuel.

The FAA seeks more resources to move into the next phase of modernizing U.S. air traffic control.

As Ascent Aviation Services preps for its first IAI 777-300ER P2F conversion, nearly 100 Spirit Airlines aircraft are keeping its new widebody hangars busy.

EasyJet’s slots, fleet and network position, as well as a depressed share price, sparked Castlelake’s interest.

The unique requirements of collaborative combat aircraft will force engine-makers to adopt a different mindset for design, schedule and cost.

A Ukrainian Gripen acquisition could unlock follow-on purchases from Sweden, and Brazil is considering additional buys, too.

Aviation Week editors discuss how Europe is reshaping its military and commercial aviation sectors amid growing security concerns.

Beta Technologies invited journalists to fly aboard its Alia CX300 electric aircraft and witness a four-aircraft demo.

Results from Aviation Week’s Tracked Aircraft Utilization show the number of ground days versus flown days for the global Leap and PW1000G-powered single-aisle fleets in 2026.

GE runs hybrid engine; ambitious decarbonization pays off; NASA’s advanced airliners; channel-wing VTOL UAS; and a balloon-launched rocket.

The U.S. Defense Department could take steps to instill greater confidence among institutional investors about the outlook for defense contractors.

As Blue Origin races to close the gap on SpaceX, a huge explosion on the launchpad has dealt the company a significant setback. Editors discuss how Blue will respond and implications for the broader launch market.

The Pentagon’s strategy to acquire 340,000 drones by the end of next year requires industry to scale production up while driving prices down.

Jeff Bezos’ space company expects to repait the New Glenn launchpad and return to flight in six months.

The shortage of large hydraulic forging press capacity is constraining commercial and defense production.

The U.S. Army’s new Amazon.com-like website for drone acquisition is challenging industry business models and supply chains.

Ottawa is trying to modernize its military, strengthen its industry and forge closer ties to Europe with its surprise airborne early warning and control pick.

Now 75, the company trains tens of thousands of pilots, technicians and professionals from business, commercial, military and government aviation every year.

As France’s CORAC research and technology program faces budgetary pressure, Daher is championing continued funding and associated collaboration.

Lockheed Martin is ready to begin production of the future interceptor, with design review and full test expected this year.