Aviation Week & Space Technology

By Garrett Reim
Colonizing Mars hinges on an untested assumption that humans can reproduce and thrive on another planet—raising biological and ethical risks.
Space Exploration

By Thierry Dubois
Aernnova, Daher, Hexcel, Latecoere, Montana Aerospace and Saab are offering new technologies and production processes against a complex market backdrop.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Graham Warwick
General Atomics sees air-recoverable uncrewed aircraft systems extending the reach of MQ-9 payloads.
Emerging Technologies

By Graham Warwick
Lockheed’s printed attack drone; flying on solid-state batteries; Embraer tests hydrogen; and SAF from cow manure.
Emerging Technologies

By Christine Boynton
Public charter operator JSX helped demo Electra’s hybrid-electric ultra short and might buy Electra’s EL9.
Airlines & Lessors

By Robert Wall, Steve Trimble, Tony Osborne
Aviation Week editors at the ILA Berlin Air Show ask what's next for the German Air Force fighter fleet after the collapse of the multinational FCAS program.
Check 6

By Jens Flottau, Lori Ranson, Mark Pilling, Kurt Hofmann
Airline leaders from around the world converged on Rio last weekend for the IATA AGM at a time when the fallout from the Iran war is hitting the industry hard.
Check 6

By Robert Wall, Tony Osborne
Germany says planning is underway for what comes next after its fighter partnership with France fizzled.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Michael Bruno
The most outsize effects from SpaceX’s public debut could be in the same industry it already transformed.
Commercial Space

By Irene Klotz
A new crew begins training for NASA’s Artemis III flight test in Earth orbit.
Space Exploration

Aviation Week Staff
Readers write about Navair’s MARV-EL program, tech and wealth, and Mars sample-return competition. Plus, Behind the Scenes at Space Tech Expo and MRO Greater China.
Aviation Week & Space Technology

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Aviation Week Staff
A roundup of upcoming conferences and exhibitions.
Aviation Week & Space Technology

By Jens Flottau, Lori Ranson
Airlines have partly succeeded at passing on higher costs to consumers this year, but carriers worry that they might soon ask for too much and strangle demand.
Airlines & Lessors

By Guy Norris, Joe Anselmo
Amid a wave of final certification work on two programs, the timing of ETOPS testing is still unknown but will not affect 777-9 deliveries.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Vivienne Machi
As NASA prioritizes flagship missions, Landsat may move toward a commercial model—reviving debates over free data, continuity and science needs.
Commercial Space

Aviation Week Staff
Recent appointments, promotions and honors in the aviation and aerospace industry.
Aviation Week & Space Technology

By Brian Everstine
Boeing’s KC-46 progresses through critical upgrades and mission growth as the service looks long term.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Irene Klotz
The root cause for the failed New Glenn flight 4 static-fire test has yet to be disclosed, but one metric stands out: 7,174 ft.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By Lori Ranson
South America’s largest aviation market, Brazil, faces barriers to growth.
Airlines & Lessors

By Garrett Reim
The power-to-liquids tech developer sees a path forward for electro-sustainable aviation fuel.
Emerging Technologies

By Graham Warwick
The FAA seeks more resources to move into the next phase of modernizing U.S. air traffic control.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
As Ascent Aviation Services preps for its first IAI 777-300ER P2F conversion, nearly 100 Spirit Airlines aircraft are keeping its new widebody hangars busy.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble, Robert Wall
The unique requirements of collaborative combat aircraft will force engine-makers to adopt a different mindset for design, schedule and cost.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Helen Massy-Beresford
EasyJet’s slots, fleet and network position, as well as a depressed share price, sparked Castlelake’s interest.
Airlines & Lessors