Aviation Week & Space Technology

By Irene Klotz, Vivienne Machi
The newcomers can bid for Lane 1 work once they complete a successful first flight.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Emerging Technologies

By Thierry Dubois
A swift production pace will be essential for aircraft entering service in the 2030s, say Aernnova, Daher, GKN Aerospace, Latecoere and Saab.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

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

By Joe Anselmo, Jens Flottau, Michael Bruno, Kevin Michaels
AeroDynamic Advisory’s Kevin Michaels joins Aviation Week editors to discuss the worrisome implications for the industry.
Check 6

By Brian Everstine, Vivienne Machi
Troy Meink, Trump's nominee for Air Force secretary, is looking to continue the service’s aircraft modernization push and increase the Space Force’s funding share.
Budget, Policy & Operations

Dean Bellamy
Robust on-orbit sensing and characterization systems are critical to deterring hostile actions and maintaining freedom of access to space as a global common.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Tony Osborne
Embraer is hoping other customers can emulate the KC-390’s smooth entry into service with the Portuguese Air Force.
Multi-Mission Aircraft

By Robert Wall
Isar Aerospace’s Spectrum launch highlights Europe’s challenge to open a new era for its rocket industry.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By Vivienne Machi
Long Wall, formerly known as ABL Space Systems, has changed its name and mission focus.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Graham Warwick
Poseidon is flying its subscale model, which the company plans to launch as its first product.
Emerging Technologies

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Airlines say the step up to 6% SAF in 2030 will not be achievable without urgent steps to boost production.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Brian Everstine
Delayed and over budget, the CVN 78 maintains a high sortie generation rate despite development hurdles.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Steve Trimble
A monthslong drama is playing out mostly behind the scenes over the future of South America's largest active fighter deal.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Multi-feedstock SAF production tested; Australian e-aircraft programs advance; ZeroAvia to study large hydrogen UAS; Vertiport design mitigates eVTOL downwash.
Emerging Technologies

By Tony Osborne
Rotorcraft manufacturers are seeking partners and preparing bids for the U.S. Army’s updated training plans.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Vivienne Machi
An initiative is taking shape meant to harness excess commercial space services in peacetime and war.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Thierry Dubois
The strong post-COVID-19 travel recovery has been generating expectations for accommodations in all cabin classes.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Joe Anselmo, Thierry Dubois, Jens Flottau, Graham Warwick
Aviation Week editors discuss why an Airbus next-generation single-aisle program launch is not imminent despite technological progress.
Check 6

By Brian Everstine
The Navy now has no target date for its T-45 replacement award as it continues studies for carrier landing practice.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Guy Norris
Although no longer designated a threat, Asteroid 2024 YR4’s projected path has renewed calls for enhanced planetary defense and near-Earth-object missions.
Operations & Safety

By William Garvey
From traveling saxophone player to musical instrument mogul to helicopter airframer executive.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
From new missiles to intelligence aircraft, the Royal Australian Air Force is getting a makeover in 2025.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Matthew Fulco
Dealmaking surged in 2024 and has continued at a brisk pace through the first quarter of this year.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Steve Trimble
The U.S. Air Force’s next fighter is finally in development, with Boeing in the driver’s seat for a program with aggressive schedule and cost targets.
Aircraft & Propulsion