Aviation Week & Space Technology

The FAA will mandate safety management systems, getting ahead of a potential congressional mandate stemming from the 737 MAX fallout.

The U.S-UK Technology Safeguards Agreement overcomes current regulations so that U.S.-developed launchers can operate from UK soil.

Airbus’ hybrid-electric technology and hydrogen power could pave the way for a greener replacement to its bestselling Ecureuil platform.

Airbus lands autonomously; Cuberg’s better eVTOL battery; fuel from CO2; Swiss electric propulsion; and fuel-cell eVTOL.

An AESA radar has been in Eurofighter road map for more than a decade, but partner nations have been reluctant to make the investment.

Error and fear are part of human beings’ superior performance, says French safety expert.

U.S. Navy fixes EMALS issue; AARGM-ER clears design review; Germany reviews P-3 replacements; China’s quantum key advancement.

Ask the Editors: Whatever Bell does, it may have trouble making any serious dent in the AW139’s market lead.

This webinar took place June 19, 2020 and sponsored by Siemens. Christian Brose, a former majority director of the U.S. Senate Armed Services

Certification of the aircraft, its propulsion system and operating rules are a first, European regulators say.

Startup Beta Technologies transfers its eVTOL prototype to new location to begin flight testing.

The situation calls for companies and leaders that can act fast and think ahead.

Cathay has gained short-term relief through government support but now must turn its attention to reassessing business and fleet plans.

Post-pandemic regulations could also lead to changes in the way airports manage passenger flow.

Ask the Editors: Composite use is growing as a percentage of weight for manufacturers. Repair and recycling knowledge also are improving.

From a competition among the world’s militaries to create weapons that can hit targets 1,000 mi. away within minutes, to innovations that could enable rapid civilian travel from New York to Hong Kong and multi-stage access to space, the pursuit of hypersonic technologies are pushing the limits of national budgets and the laws of physics.

The first “personal” jet’s popularity is soaring on a single engine.

A nearly $1 billion upgrade breathes new life into old F/A-18C/Ds as the replacement selection process continues.

Satellites and interceptors for hypersonic defense are in development, but fielding strategy remains mostly unfunded.

Ask the Editors: The best way to understand the fate of the SpaceJet is to look to the parent company, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.

Tokyo will not countenance the risk of boosters from anti-ballistic-missile interceptors falling on civilian land.

Waffling politicians usually are nothing to celebrate, but this time President Donald Trump was right on the money.

As the age of hypersonic X-planes passes, the era of Mach 5-plus weapons is set to begin.

Despite the high level of cabin health protection, suppliers are ready to sell dedicated antimicrobial coatings and systems.

If China closes its borders to jetliner imports, the C919 and CR929 will enjoy very solid production runs.