Aviation Week & Space Technology

The U.S. Space Force is seeing new ground-based capabilities come online, deploying new satellites on orbit by the end of the year, and plotting the future of its space-based surveillance layer.

Cargo eVTOL transitions; Joby flies airport-to-airport; direct aviation by eSTOL; and drones drive advanced battery demand.

A French aviation safety agency investigation reveals shortcomings in Airbus’ upgraded radio and audio system as EASA requires retrofits and interim procedures.

Red 6’s augmented reality helmet system is evolving from a pilot training tool to a combat system that could replace traditional helmet-mounted cueing systems.

Two geared turbofan upgrade packages and new takeoff ratings lead Pratt & Whitney’s road map for improved Airbus A320neo performance.

After 25 travel plan changes, the Escapade spacecraft are being prepared for a fall liftoff.

Colorado's Boulder Municipal Airport has been saved from closure but the GA facility still feels under threat.

Editors discuss U.S. naval aviation ahead of the annual Tailhook gathering and the surprise announcement that USAF Chief of Staff Gen. Allvin will be retiring.

Far from ending Russia’s interest in attack helicopters, the Ukraine War has taught Moscow that it needs them with more speed and range.

Boeing is overhauling many of the foundational documents that factory floor workers and management alike rely on every day.

SNC’s Freedom proposal looks to revive a carrier-representative landing practice requirement for the T-45 replacement.

With their promise of deep magazines and relatively low cost per shot, laser weapons are becoming a battlefield reality.

Lufthansa and Fraport have repeatedly clashed over Frankfurt Airport operations, but the nearing arrival of Terminal 3 will open up new space for the airline.

Tom Hanks relays a memorable night flight with Lovell during preparations to bring the Apollo 13 story to film.

Without intervention, NASA predicts Swift will reenter the Earth's atmosphere in late 2026.

U.S. launch diversity returns with the United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket’s first Space Force flight.

Airlines in the region are focused on narrowbody deliveries this year, but more widebodies are coming in 2026.

Increased government involvement in airliner sales will shape the industry in three ways—none of them good.

F-35 purchases by European countries are back in the spotlight as Spain scraps procurement plans and Switzerland wrestles with a $1.6 billion cost surge.

The homegrown LUS-222 is intended to lift Portugal into the global aircraft market.

Here's what was new or surprising at this year's Space and Missile Defense conference, from counter-UAS to in-space mobility.

Beta’s motors coup; VerdoGo advances hybrid; medical drones deliver in Belgium; charging electric trainer fleets.

The Starlink satellite venture’s stunning success has brightened Elon Musk’s bumpy year, but has awakened China. Editors discuss Aviation Week's recent cover story.

The Starlink satellite venture’s stunning success has brightened Elon Musk’s bumpy year, but has awakened China.

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