Aviation Week & Space Technology

With engine upgrades, stealth drone integration and enhanced weapons, France’s Dassault Rafale is evolving for the future—and eyeing new export wins.

Airbus is likely to launch larger versions of the A220 and A350 before building the A320neo family’s successor.

The U.S. followed Israel in striking Iranian nuclear infrastructure, launching the largest B-2 raid ever and dropping its biggest conventional bombs. Listen as editors assess the operation in Iran.

On June 18, the FAA issued an expanded part 450 reentry license to Varda Space for its Winnebago–or W-Series–capsules.

As U.S.-developed collaborative combat aircraft near flight trials, their designers are testing the waters for international sales.

A new sense of urgency is fueling European tanker, transport and special-mission initiatives.

Politics has returned to airline decision-making, potentially leading to suboptimal fleets and higher pricing.

Next-generation engine testing is ramping up as Airbus readies for scaled aircraft performance-level evaluations of its open-fan propulsion system.

Fred Smith, who died June 21 in Memphis at age 80, transformed the airline industry with the hub and spoke model.

Industry players reveal that they do not really expect a new narrowbody airliner until closer to 2040 or beyond.

The late budget rollout, coupled with a reliance on GOP-led reconciliation, has caused consternation in a typically bipartisan budget process.

Hybrid-electric for general aviation; UK supports hydrogen aviation; AW139 flies autonomously; Eve refines eVTOL design.

In its attacks on Iran, Israel teaches a master class on gaining air superiority.

After a grizzly past, Airbus hopes to give the A400M some claws to extend its life cycle.

The blended wing body demonstrator from JetZero is intended to provide the basis for development of a new military tanker-transport and a midmarket airliner.

Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways see opportunities for further overseas expansion.

After a rough start, the International Space Station became one of NASA’s most popular programs, drawing support from seven presidential administrations.

For commercial aviation the Paris Air Show opened in somber mood following the AI 171 crash but there was still plenty for our editors to discuss.

Lockheed Martin's push to quickly develop, field and launch a demonstration satellite on its own dime shows how the industry is meeting a moment.

Airbus has seen improvements in the overall performance of its supply chain, but engines and cabin parts continue to be a major challenge for the time being.

Listen in as editors at the Paris Air Show break down Israel's latest offensive and how that country's defense companies have been walled off here at the show.

Honeywell’s SmartRunway and SmartLanding software monitors the aircraft’s path and performance while providing guidance in the flight deck.

The head-mounted enhanced vision system promises fewer weather-related delays but faces cost and training barriers.

Tire manufacturer Goodyear still finds advertising value for its brand 100 years after its first civilian nonrigid airship took flight.

Pratt & Whitney may finally bend the curve in geared turbofan-based AOG before year-end, but regaining lost ground remains uncertain.