Aviation Week & Space Technology

As the Ariane 6 program faces an unfavorable market, Europe’s institutional players have yet to put their money where their mouths are.

Airline fees and NextGen are among the key issues facing new House Aviation subcommittee head Rick Larsen, who represents Washington state's second congressional district.

Boeing expects the plant at Zhoushan, China, to quickly move up to 100 aircraft a year.

Aviation Week’s 2019 MRO Fleet & Forecast predicts there will $300 billion In engine aftermarket expenditures in the next decade.

While some Asian carriers will continue turnaround efforts in 2019, others are focused on introducing new aircraft types and deciding on additional orders.

2018 in Review

Readers discuss—and offer suggestions of how to alleviate—pilot retention problems faced by civil and military sectors, and offer a cautionary note to SpaceX.

In Germany, new combat aircraft, helicopters and air defense systems will all benefit from budget hikes.

While India has the industrial base to pursue ambitious defense export goals, policy and budget issues remain a challenge.

Despite financial squeeze, Moscow aims to counter U.S. air defense systems.

Turkey is increasing defense spending in 2019, but economic woes could weaken growth and capabilities

Whether it is the Future Air Combat System (FCAS), Next-Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) or simply Future Fighter, development of the next generation of combat aircraft is gaining momentum around the world, aiming for fielding in the 2030s and beyond.

Physical scale is old news. Creating physical scale by combining facilities and operations through M&A has delivered benefits.

Operators are keeping a close eye on the effect trade tensions, Brexit and high fuel prices will have on a sector still enjoying strong growth.

Digital change is happening fast in the civil aviation aftermarket—for those that adapt, payoffs are happening.

Scandinavian nations step up cooperation and modernization in the face of a belligerent Russia.

References to the Avic Xian H-20 suggest its unveiling is close. The second aircraft carrier is at sea, nearing commissioning.

From physical facilities to reimagined exhibits, the Smithsonian’s Air & Space Museum prepares for an overhaul.

Late 2018 fuel-price decline could be a boon for airlines in North America into 2019, if higher fares stick.

Workforce-development challenges lurk as MRO industry continues to grow.

A wide range of technical, operational and other challenges must be overcome before urban air mobility can become reality.

But the final frontier remains the playground of only the most adventurous investors—and for good reasons.

Naval programs are set to dominate Australia’s equipment budget next decade. A phase of aviation-oriented spending is winding down.

Globally, more than 100 orbital launches took place in 2018, the highest rate in two decades. China, flying from Xichang, Jiuquan and Taiyuan, led the way, followed by U.S.

The Aviation Week Intelligence Network has compiled information about nearly 100 competitions for aircraft that are underway worldwide.