Aviation Week & Space Technology

A roundup of upcoming conferences and exhibitions.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Forecasts, snapshots and commercial aircraft programs to watch.

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

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

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

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.

The F-47, low-cost missiles, space superiority and more—watch as editors break down the key developments of 2025 in the defense world.

The F-47, low-cost missiles, space superiority and more—listen in as editors break down the key developments of 2025 in the defense world.

Following five years of headwinds and with bulging order backlogs, is the commercial engine sector finally in for smoother sailing in 2026?

Airlines pivot to smaller narrowbodies in an evolving Latin American market.

The market for inflight connectivity in business aviation is heating up with multiple options and more bandwidth.

Competition to power the emerging collaborative combat aircraft market is intense, with U.S. and international plans to spend billions in the next five years.

We have created the world’s safest form of transportation through reporting our errors. Imagine what we could achieve by examining our successes with equal rigor.