Aviation Week & Space Technology

A Ukrainian Gripen acquisition could unlock follow-on purchases from Sweden, and Brazil is considering additional buys, too.

Aviation Week editors discuss how Europe is reshaping its military and commercial aviation sectors amid growing security concerns.

Beta Technologies invited journalists to fly aboard its Alia CX300 electric aircraft and witness a four-aircraft demo.

Results from Aviation Week’s Tracked Aircraft Utilization show the number of ground days versus flown days for the global Leap and PW1000G-powered single-aisle fleets in 2026.

The U.S. Defense Department could take steps to instill greater confidence among institutional investors about the outlook for defense contractors.

GE runs hybrid engine; ambitious decarbonization pays off; NASA’s advanced airliners; channel-wing VTOL UAS; and a balloon-launched rocket.

As Blue Origin races to close the gap on SpaceX, a huge explosion on the launchpad has dealt the company a significant setback. Editors discuss how Blue will respond and implications for the broader launch market.

The U.S. Army’s new Amazon.com-like website for drone acquisition is challenging industry business models and supply chains.

The Pentagon’s strategy to acquire 340,000 drones by the end of next year requires industry to scale production up while driving prices down.

The shortage of large hydraulic forging press capacity is constraining commercial and defense production.

Jeff Bezos’ space company expects to repait the New Glenn launchpad and return to flight in six months.

Ottawa is trying to modernize its military, strengthen its industry and forge closer ties to Europe with its surprise airborne early warning and control pick.

As France’s CORAC research and technology program faces budgetary pressure, Daher is championing continued funding and associated collaboration.

Lockheed Martin is ready to begin production of the future interceptor, with design review and full test expected this year.

Now 75, the company trains tens of thousands of pilots, technicians and professionals from business, commercial, military and government aviation every year.

Betting on strong sales for the new A321XLR, Airbus has invested in new facilities, tooling and personnel to develop the aircraft.

Continued appetite for travel is keeping U.S. airlines optimistic, but fare increases and economic pressures could affect demand in the back half of the year.

As rocket launches become more routine, air traffic integration is becoming more critical.

Editors discuss SpaceX's pitch for what will be the biggest IPO ever and what it could mean for the company.

New procurement plans for executive airlift and support bring opportunities for special mission providers.

Honda eVTOL flies; helping to avoid contrails; bio-based carbon fiber advances; Korea’s engine independence bid; and Airbus’ Canadian tech hub.

Bank of America analyst Ron Epstein joins Aviation Week editors to discuss the 777X program’s long-term outlook, and how Airbus will respond.

Teaser: A USAF official argues that China has learned the wrong lessons from U.S. successes and failures in applying stealth technology over the last three decades.

Five years after delivery of the final Bombardier CRJ, the in-service fleet has remained remarkably steady.

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