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How Lockheed exceeds expectations; Italians may buy AW169; U.S. Air Force fuel-saving solution; Russia studies light fighter.

After having let employees generate many digital tools, Airbus is streamlining their creation and use.

The Quad/Vent Splitter quadruples ventilator capability to help save lives.

NASA's New Frontiers mission edges closer to sampling the asteroid Bennu.

Practically everyone in commercial aerospace is scrambling to figure out how deep, and how long, COVID-19 will affect industry. Two longtime aerospace experts from consultancy Roland Berger, Manfred Hader and Robert Thomson, join Aviation Week senior business editor Michael Bruno on Check 6 to discuss what may occur.

The coming weeks and months will be full of big announcements about business changes. Here are three factors affecting A&D supply chains.

Space-based ADS-B provides another way to measure the status of commercial aviation.

The coronavirus crisis has given the CAAC a chance to overcome airline resistance. The government likes the FedEx model.

Airship in wind tunnel; X-57 ground tests; battery for hybrid-electric demonstrator; next-gen fuel cell; EASA’s drone rules.

Owners realize an aircraft’s residual value by removing and selling parts and must now dismantle in an environmentally sustainable way.

The Japanese defense ministry has reported a 20% improvement in detection range with a fused sensor system for use against stealth aircraft and ballistic and cruise missiles.

This webinar took place April 17, 2020 New order and delivery figures for commercial aircraft are coming in and they’re grim. How long will it take

With Lockheed Martin’s U-2S poised for a comprehensive avionics upgrade that will position the spy plane at the heart of the U.S. Air Force’s ambitious next-generation airborne battle management plan, Aviation Week senior editor Guy Norris and defense editor Steve Trimble join executive editor Graham Warwick on Check 6 to discuss what appears to be a new lease of life for the famed Dragon Lady.

Northernmost U.S. fighter base gives F-35 unique training environment in strategic location.

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

F-15QA’s vertical climb; a new Space Acquisition Council; how to deter China and Russia; and defense execs advise White House.

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

Deemed to be an essential service, defense manufacturing avoids pandemic shutdowns.

Although expecting delays from the pandemic, Aerion says updated, sustainable AS2 supersonic design well-positioned for market recovery.

Distributed electric propulsion for powered lift could redefine regional mobility, Aurora founder Langford believes.

A roundup of upcoming conferences, exhibitions and summits.

Readers write about “balanced capitalism” in aerospace, flying UAVs to help fight COVID-19 and cleaner airline cabin air.

A linchpin of the Army’s aviation modernization is still on track, but pressure is growing.

Carriers are already looking beyond the COVID-19 crisis—but how will they ensure a safe recovery?

The COVID-19 crisis will have an impact on aircraft production and MRO for years to come.