Aviation Week & Space Technology

ESA scientists say liquid water may not yet have been discovered on another planet because observation has not focused long enough on a given star.

The company created fireworks with its latest Starship flight test—just not the celebratory kind, as rocket debris caused commercial flight diversions.

The sector seems more real than ever as eVTOL-makers ramp up production of full-scale aircraft.

“It’s time to be able to move through space at will and to be able to defend ourselves when we are attacked,” ULA CEO Tory Bruno says.

After months of talks, Azul and GOL take steps to merge, the result of which could account for a large chunk of Brazil’s market share.

“We are at an inflection point,” says Kelli Kedis Ogborn, vice president of Space Commerce and Entrepreneurship at the Space Foundation.

The world is headed for a period of launcher abundance as the New Glenn expands rocket choice in the heavy-lift segment.

The aerospace industry must ensure security of its “crown jewels” through collaboration, investment in education and a comprehensive cybersecurity game plan.

How did Airbus and Boeing finish last year in orders and deliveries? Can Boeing bounce back in 2025? And what are airlines saying they want from a new airliner? Our team dives in.

A group of Airbus A350 operators plans to demonstrate the operational practicality of pairing flights to take advantage of wake energy.

The country’s major carriers have hundreds of aircraft on order or pending, and big airport projects are underway.

More than two decades after Boeing launched development of its last clean sheet aircraft, a new survey of airlines, lessors, manufacturers, component suppliers and MRO providers reveals a high degree of interest in a next-generation narrowbody that Embraer has been studying for some time.

Hydrogen-fuel turboprop; cargo uncrewed air vehicle flies on liquid hydrogen; riblet paint on Boeing 787; BAE battery for Airbus hybridization.

A sound operating system is crucial when managing highly volatile environments, enabling connectivity and performance from enterprise strategy to shop floor.

Survivability and increased standoff head the list of priorities for long-term Air Force modernization.

Moon dust and other characteristics of the lunar environment are due for closer inspection if two newly launched landers can make it safely to the lunar surface.

DARPA and NASA’s nuclear thermal propulsion project will miss its scheduled 2027 testing time frame, as its development has proven trickier than anticipated.

The UK eVTOL startup showcases progress with aircraft and battery development as it prepares to close a vital new funding round.

Editors discuss some of the breakthrough technologies and advanced concepts to emerge at this year's AIAA SciTech. They also hear from AIAA's new CEO, Clay Mowry.

The Department of the Air Force, in a report released Jan. 13 that looks at its future, paints a picture of space as becoming a cold or potentially hot battlefield.

A raid in Yemen inaugurates a new era in U.S. battlefield airborne electronic attack that may be defined by 50 years of continuous evolution.

As it celebrates its centennial, Delta is focused on building customer loyalty, unveiling new offerings and partnerships to attract and retain membership.

Boeing F-15s are getting anti-ship standoff weapons as the Air Force looks to use machine learning to improve tracking of targets at sea.

The GCAP member countries have made rapid progress to prepare for development, but UK lawmakers say challenges remain in keeping the project on track.

Both Airbus and Boeing continue to grapple with supply chain constraints, though recent signs point to better days ahead.