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The UK’s Lightning Force is working to reach initial operating capability by year-end.

Global annual revenue for the satellite industry reached $269 billion in 2017 and launch cost fell on average 40% per pound to orbit.

DARPA-funded power and efficiency testing of a new type of rotary engine that promises compact, lightweight and reliable power for unmanned aircraft and air taxis.

When those who play by the rules see those who flaunt them prosper, they become angry. And they’ve urged NATA to do something about it.

Chief executives of three leading “big-small” contractors discuss some essential ingredients to their success.

With about 140 Boeing 737-8/-9s delivered to almost 30 operators since its commercial debut 13 months ago, the 737 MAX is quickly setting an industry record for the fastest introduction ever of a new jet transport.

Bell is to collaborate with France’s Safran on development of a hybrid-electric propulsion system for its electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing on-demand air mobility concept.

Africa represents less than 10% of the world’s available seat miles, but that is about to change, and manufacturers of crossover narrowbody jets are taking note.

Flights at NASA Armstrong used a Gulfstream III to flight-test airport noise reductions from wing-flap and landing-gear modifications.

Air traffic management optimization is gathering speed throughout Europe, thanks to improvements at the airport level.

An uptick of activity in the Pacific and in Central Command has forces seeking protective eyewear.

Passengers with reduced mobility are lobbying for greater accessibility to airline cabins, but certain safety constraints keep the industry from developing a quick solution.

Faced with size constraints at its production facilities, Airbus rethinks the way it manufacturers aircraft.

DARPA targets hypersonic defense; USAF wants reusable hypersonics; an unmanned KC-46A tanker? Liebherr/GM team on fuel-cell APU, and UK drone BVLOS milestone.

One hundred A320neos can’t be delivered because they don’t have engines. Aviation Week editors discuss.

Readers discuss "all-composite" metal bits; future of PC-6; UAS certification and Airbus' harmonizedPFD.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

The aircraft-maker’s strategy to continue production ahead of delayed engine deliveries is a heavy financial burden.

Feedback on its initial F135 engine upgrade proposal prompted P&W to include increased power and thermal management capability in its Growth Option 2.0 upgrade package.

Revised secondary structure and cabin fittings will cut ARJ21 empty weight by more than half a ton. Thrust may be increased.

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A heavily redacted document posted by the Air Force acknowledges an April contract award to develop an air-launched missile.

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

On its 75th anniversary, we look at the legendary organization’s storied history through the past pages of AW&ST.

Ten teams have won $20,000 prizes in the first round of a $2 million competition to build a compact, safe and quiet personal flying device.