Aviation Week & Space Technology

Readers write about icing conditions for vertical-takeoff-and-landing vehicles, emergency evacuation procedures, and U.S. military acquisition history.

Defense boom drives 10-year value of military aircraft deliveries to $1.19 trillion.

Air transport will continue to grow in 2026, but regional differences show the clear effect of economic policies.

A new U.S. strategy recalibrates global security posture from foreign intervention to homeland protection.

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

The U.S. is 250 years old in 2026. Its leading aerospace and defense companies face growing competition, domestically and internationally, from younger players.

The decade-long demand outlook for military aircraft has jumped 30% over the past year, reaching $250 billion.

Forecasts, snapshots and launch vehicles to watch.

A roundup of upcoming conferences and exhibitions.

Air forces around the globe are likely to bolster their inventories in the coming 12 months by adding aircraft and drone types. Here are some of the expected events.

Forecasts, snapshots and military aircraft to watch.

Forecasts, snapshots and commercial aircraft programs to watch.

With an eye on China, the Trump administration and Congress find common ground in space while Europe aims for greater autonomy.

China’s emerging low-altitude economy is driving the development of large uncrewed logistics aircraft.

Deliveries and production of new aircraft are picking up, but aftermarket providers will still see strong demand on legacy platforms and material shortages.

As NASA administrator, Jared Isaacman will face huge challenges, starting with making sure the U.S. astronauts return to the Moon ahead of Chinese taikonauts.

In this special anniversary episode of Check 6 Revisits, Pratt & Whitney President Shane Eddy and Aviation Week editors Guy Norris and Christine Boynton delve into the engine-maker’s achievements over its first century.

Forecasts, snapshots and commercial aircraft programs to watch.

Service leaders say the U.S. is at a critical moment to keep ahead of adversaries in space tech development.

Energy-saving formation flying; airports as hydrogen hubs; electric trainer advances; urban eVTOL test flights.

Gas turbines still dominate Pratt & Whitney’s future road map, but emerging new cycles and alternative fuels will also play a major role.

As new ultra-large jets and single turboprops enter the market, a midsize makeover is next.

A few key factors from 2025 are strong indicators for business aviation’s performance in 2026.

Demand for engine MRO in the Asia-Pacific region is forecast to jump ahead of demand in North America next year.

The captive-carry Talon campaigns should clear Stratolaunch’s Boeing 747 and Roc for a double hypersonic test attempt in early 2026.