Aviation Week & Space Technology

By Steve Trimble
This is the story of my impromptu interview on April 2 with Lt. Brig. Gen. Afshin Khajehfard, head of the Iran Aviation Industries Organization.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Aviation Week Staff
Since the invasion of Ukraine, Russian aerospace has had no access to Western equipment. Replacing it will continue to hamper manufacturers and airlines for years.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Steve Trimble
A 15-year campaign by Swedish fighter manufacturer Saab to score a sale in Colombia finally paid off, paving the way for potential new sales for the Gripen E/F.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
First hydrogen helicopter, flying quiet electric ducted fans, UK funds AAM enablers, and Rotax engine runs on hydrogen.
Emerging Technologies

By Thierry Dubois
A swift production pace will be essential for aircraft entering service in the 2030s, say Aernnova, Daher, GKN Aerospace, Latecoere and Saab.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Aviation Week Staff
Recent appointments, promotions and honors in the aviation and aerospace industry.
Aviation Week & Space Technology

By Adrian Schofield
Second airports for Delhi and Mumbai are planning to start operations this year.
Airports & Networks

By Irene Klotz, Vivienne Machi
The newcomers can bid for Lane 1 work once they complete a successful first flight.
Budget, Policy & Operations

Aviation Week Network Staff
Readers write about decarbonization efforts in aviation, multipurpose military aircraft, small electric aircraft, and Cold War-era missile defense.
Aviation Week & Space Technology

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Emerging Technologies

Aviation Week Staff
A roundup of upcoming conferences and exhibitions.
Aviation Week & Space Technology

By Joe Anselmo, Jens Flottau, Michael Bruno, Kevin Michaels
AeroDynamic Advisory’s Kevin Michaels joins Aviation Week editors to discuss the worrisome implications for the industry.
Check 6

Dean Bellamy
Robust on-orbit sensing and characterization systems are critical to deterring hostile actions and maintaining freedom of access to space as a global common.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Brian Everstine, Vivienne Machi
Troy Meink, Trump's nominee for Air Force secretary, is looking to continue the service’s aircraft modernization push and increase the Space Force’s funding share.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Tony Osborne
Embraer is hoping other customers can emulate the KC-390’s smooth entry into service with the Portuguese Air Force.
Multi-Mission Aircraft

By Vivienne Machi
Long Wall, formerly known as ABL Space Systems, has changed its name and mission focus.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Robert Wall
Isar Aerospace’s Spectrum launch highlights Europe’s challenge to open a new era for its rocket industry.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Poseidon is flying its subscale model, which the company plans to launch as its first product.
Emerging Technologies

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Airlines say the step up to 6% SAF in 2030 will not be achievable without urgent steps to boost production.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Brian Everstine
Delayed and over budget, the CVN 78 maintains a high sortie generation rate despite development hurdles.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Steve Trimble
A monthslong drama is playing out mostly behind the scenes over the future of South America's largest active fighter deal.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Rotorcraft manufacturers are seeking partners and preparing bids for the U.S. Army’s updated training plans.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Vivienne Machi
An initiative is taking shape meant to harness excess commercial space services in peacetime and war.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Thierry Dubois
The strong post-COVID-19 travel recovery has been generating expectations for accommodations in all cabin classes.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Graham Warwick
Multi-feedstock SAF production tested; Australian e-aircraft programs advance; ZeroAvia to study large hydrogen UAS; Vertiport design mitigates eVTOL downwash.
Emerging Technologies