Aviation Week & Space Technology

The aviation aftermarket still uses a lot of paper—but that is not going to be the case forever. In this fragmented, global industry, figuring out how to share and leverage data and technologies within a shared ecosystem is key.

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

Results of high-and low-speed testing in NASA wind tunnels continue to show promise for Boeing’s Transonic Truss-Braced Wing concept.

The market for radar images and radio frequency mapping from space still relies on military and government customers.

Aerospace Calendar Feb. 25-26—Paris Space Week. Air and Space Museum. Paris. See paris-space-week.com Feb. 26-April 2—RTCA Plenary Sessions. Various

A new marker for getting back to normal is 2023, but it remains to be seen whether Boeing can fix itself and also mend the supply chain.

The country’s airlines have halted most of their operations. Three small airlines have stopped flying completely.

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

Readers discuss airlines and climate change, Boeing and aviation industry integrity, and manual flight control.

Under agreements with French, UK and U.S. authorities, Airbus will pay $4 billion to settle a large-scale bribery scandal.

Standardization, an improved gearbox and cockpit automation have been confirmed for S-92 upgrade kits and a new production version.

UK gains P-8 maritime patroller; L3Harris spacecraft clears design hurdle; IAI makes deals in India; Germany scraps UAV purchase plan.

As the LOT Polish Airlines case shows, governments are interfering more with European airlines, not less.

Don’t let the snow, ice and freezing temperatures fool you; it’s that time of year—the curtain is about to rise on Air Show Season 2020.

Leonardo has purchased fledgling Swiss rotorcraft manufacturer Kopter group, securing a new single-engine helicopter in the process.

Product development inaction is a recipe for Airbus market dominance, possibly for decades to come.

The slow uptick of Boeing 737 MAX production rates, taking years to recover, is both good news and bad news for the supply chain.

With gradual funding secured, Europe moves ahead with reusable launcher demonstrators.

The industry has taken off since Rolls-Royce announced plans for a manufacturing and testing facility in 2007.

Belgium will receive new fighters, airlifters and intelligence-gathering capabilities during the 2020s.

Leidos, a giant provider of technology and services to U.S. government agencies, is buying two airport security and services units from L3Harris Technologies for $1 billion.

The flight-test debut of the world’s largest twinjet provides a rare bright spot for embattled Boeing.

Testing has reached the design ceiling, a source says. Engines and nacelles designs have been adjusted.

Operators say more spaceports will be needed to support launch demand.

Boeing’s new CEO orders a refresh of the next new airplane study, but what will emerge?