Aviation Week & Space Technology

Seaglider prototype debuts, fuel-cell flights, Delta backs BWB, and improving fuel cells.

Robinson Helicopter Company has announced the launch of the R88, its much-anticipated new large rotorcraft and the company’s first major product-line refresh since the R66 turbine was revealed in 2007.

Leaders in the sector say business is on an upward trajectory after years of stagnation.

NASA’s commercial lunar services initiative scores another major win.

A roundup of upcoming conferences and exhibitions.

Advanced air mobility ambitions, crewed-uncrewed teaming, drone production and an expanded rotorcraft family are key thrusts in Robinson’s growth plan.

Helicopter manufacturers are beginning to turn their attention to modernizing their bestsellers.

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

Readers write about next-generation fighters, future widebodies and the feasibility of hydrogen propulsion in aviation.

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

Boeing's Mike Lombardi joins editors for a deep dive into the revolutionary bomber that shaped modern airliner design as we know it.

Studies are helping allies understand the technologies and trade-offs they face with new rotorcraft architectures.

The association questions whether airlines can achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, receiving applause from the industry and criticism from environmental groups

A recent bid protest and government report have heightened scrutiny of the Space Development Agency’s rapid acquisition model.

The OA-1K Skyraider II will see evolving capabilities beyond a simple close air support platform, officials assert.

Patrick Ky is the winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award at Aviation Week Network's 67th Laureates.

Norm Augustine is the winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award at Aviation Week Network's 67th Laureates.

For its launch application, Rotor Technologies is offering modified Robinson R44s for uncrewed aerial agricultural missions.

Talks with investors continue, but the chances of rescuing Europe’s eVTOL leaders are diminishing.

Civilian cellular network technology has many military uses.

Limitations to the Bell Boeing V-22’s flight envelope and proprotor gearbox problems have cut back flying.

The carrier’s CEO discusses the top-to-bottom transformation of the Indian icon.

Cooling megawatt fuel cells, a hybrid-electric regional jet and a streetwise flying car.

Air cargo operators are trying to make sense of the bigger picture for tariffs.

The Air Force no longer deems a stealthy successor to the Boeing KC-46 and KC-135 necessary for its modernization strategy.