Aviation Week & Space Technology

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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 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.

To make up ground it is losing to SpaceX, China and others, Europe is looking to infuse greater competition into its space launch industry.

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

The French aerospace sector receives public funding for research but makes a strong contribution to the balance of trade, lobbying association GIFAS says.

BAE Systems-owned HAPS developer Prismatic is getting ready to flight-test the latest iteration of its PHASA-35 aircraft.

A Transport & Environment report highlights the challenge in squaring aviation growth with net-zero emissions plans.

China’s electric first; Europe’s regional certification; Dutch LH2 demo; and South Korean eVTOL.

A roundup of upcoming conferences and exhibitions.

Readers write about China and supply chain, terrain technology, Orion’s heat shield, helos over the Hudson and the AW&ST digital edition. Plus: Behind the Scenes in Australasia.

As AI-based weapon systems move into the mainstream, several programs seek to evolve autonomy software to orchestrating complex strike missions.

The revised plan shaves billions from projected program costs.

The precursors to the Boeing 737-800’s belly landing and fatal runway overrun remain unclear.

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

Here are some issues the Trump administration should not dodge as it looks to set U.S. defense policy.

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

With an eye on future commercial aircraft, Thales envisions a path for certifiable AI in uncrewed systems and air traffic management.

With the Joint Strike Fighter’s Technology Refresh 3 software expected to be cleared for combat this year, Pentagon officials are pressing for more progress.