Aviation Week & Space Technology

Dealing with defunct satellites can cost constellation operators serious money, especially if a broken satellite starts getting in the way of other spacecraft in its orbital shell.

Defense officials in the U.S., UK and Europe are grappling with what comes next for airborne early warning systems.

Embraer has enjoyed its monopoly on providing regional jets for U.S. airlines, but the U.S.-Brazil trade dispute threatens future deliveries to key customers.

As components decrease in size, more capability can be packed into small spacecraft.

As Pratt & Whitney marks its 100th anniversary, Aviation Week takes a look back through its archives at some of the engine-maker’s key milestones.

Listen in for a private tour of the revamped National Air and Space Museum with director Chris Browne who speaks to Aviation Week’s Joe Anselmo.

France accounted for 41% of all network delays during the week of July 7, which Eurocontrol blamed on capacity and staffing issues.

The service seeks to fortify the GPS architecture against such threats as jamming, spoofing and other adversarial actions.

As the U.S. Marine Corps aviation branch shuffles its tactical aviation force structure, the XQ-58 suddenly looms large in force structure plans.

Consistent maintenance and upgrades to our ATC systems will enhance safety and pave the way for new technology.

Joby flies hydrogen UAS; WeFly flies full-scale eVTOL; carmaker expands eVTOL line; Slovakian hydrogen VTOL; and fuel cell performance record.

From jam-resistant antennas to magnetic navigation systems, alternatives to GPS are in demand.

Editors gather after GASCC on the eve of the Royal International Air Tattoo to discuss the latest developments in air power as U.S. budget season impacts programs.

China’s ambitious megaconstellation strategy positions it to become a satellite communications heavyweight.

The preliminary report leaves many questions unanswered in the quest to understand the first fatal Boeing 787 accident.

Carriers hope fast and reliable Wi-Fi will improve the passenger experience­—and open up new retail and operational opportunities.

The EU is pouring billions into sovereign satellite constellations.

X-Bow Systems will become a new, independent supplier of solid rocket motors and other services to Lockheed Martin.

Epic will soon deliver its 100th E1000, having survived bankruptcy, customer salvation and a surprise acquisition.

Replenishing key weapons and powering space launch demands drive extensive investments in Northrop’s propulsion production.

There are more options for launch services, but nothing beats owning the rocket fleet.

The e-commerce giant has multiple advantages over competitors when it comes to building out a satellite internet network.

The U.S. Space Force last week released its first International Partnership Strategy.

A plan to buy thousands of palletized missiles next year to be launched by airlifters introduces a new kind of weapon along with integration challenges.

Pratt & Whitney provides a rare glimpse of the XA103 adaptive engine and the digital design process underpinning its development.