Aviation Week & Space Technology

Gallium nitride semiconductors are upgrading electronic warfare, easing communications and improving radar.

Gallium nitride and ceramic composites have their mettle tested in the name of missile research.

Saab says it began testing a gallium-nitride fighter radar more than a year ago and has verified that the sensor is ready for production, although the complete system has not flown.

A customer-supplier model based on mutual trust and long-term commitment is the key.

Antonov diplomatically refers to the situation with Russia as an “interruption of cooperation with the northern neighbor."

U.S.-European wargames in Virginia; Germany receives Airbus helos for special forces; Northrop tests counter-UAV system with U.S. Army; Ilyushin delivers heavy-lift transporter to Russian air force.

The first complete 777X propulsion system tests are paving the way for 2016 full-scale, full engine tests.

As Boeing rolls out the first 737 MAX, our editors discuss what the re-engined airliner means to Boeing, and whether Airbus can hold on to the neo’s 60/40 advantage in orders.

Pentagon thinkers consider a life beyond Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) and Wideband Global Satcom (WGS) systems as reliance on and vulnerability to satcom systems grows.

The fix by the French space agency will keep NASA’s 2016 mission on schedule.

With its Cygnus large cargo carriers, Orbital has an eye toward the post-ISS world, when NASA expects to be operating in cislunar space while private companies try to make a profit in orbit much closer to Earth.

In less than two years, Innova went from nonexistence to a multifaceted aerospace conglomerate whose services range from pumping fuel and providing jet charters, to reengining, certifying and manufacturing aircraft and parts.

Netherlands air force is planning a “fast and furious” transition to the F-35.

Turboprop manufacturer ATR is confident that Pacific Rim carriers will embrace new versions of its flagship ATR 72-600–a freight/passenger combi option and a high-density variant.

New codeshare deal will allow Malaysia Airlines to tap into Emirates’ European network and cut some of its own routes.

The EC’s Aviation Package puts strong emphasis on expanding open skies with key trade partners, but it is circumspect on how it will define fair competition.

Boeing is proceeding with plans to start assembly of the first “simple-stretch” 787-10 at its North Charleston, South Carolina, facility in 2016 following the completion of detailed design two weeks ahead of schedule.

Britain’s defense review put a few surprises under the tree for industries and operators.

Bombardier says its current orderbook supports plans to increase C Series production to as many as 120 a year by 2020. Analysts are not convinced.

Upset prevention and recovery training is not being initiated quickly enough, according to Indonesia’s National Transportation Safety Committee.

A firefighting demonstration teams unmanned K-Max and Stalker XE UAS, and shows path to integrating unmanned aircraft into national airspace.

Amazon’s hybrid package UAV; Rutan’s SkiGull flies; E-volo’s electric VTOL; Terrafugia’s TF-X advances.

Clean Sky 2’s Airframe integrated technology demo will mature a wave of advances for the next generation of passenger airliners, fast rotorcraft and regional aircraft.

As the GTF readies to enter service, editors Guy Norris and Graham Warwick discuss the state of engine technology, the next advances on the horizon and how propulsion has shaped the aviation industry over the last 100 years.

The new business should bring XCOR co-founder Jeff Greason closer to the passion he has carried since he left the computer industry as an Intel executive to join the old Rotary Rocket startup.