Aviation Week & Space Technology

The country’s major carriers have hundreds of aircraft on order or pending, and big airport projects are underway.

A group of Airbus A350 operators plans to demonstrate the operational practicality of pairing flights to take advantage of wake energy.

More than two decades after Boeing launched development of its last clean sheet aircraft, a new survey of airlines, lessors, manufacturers, component suppliers and MRO providers reveals a high degree of interest in a next-generation narrowbody that Embraer has been studying for some time.

Hydrogen-fuel turboprop; cargo uncrewed air vehicle flies on liquid hydrogen; riblet paint on Boeing 787; BAE battery for Airbus hybridization.

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

DARPA and NASA’s nuclear thermal propulsion project will miss its scheduled 2027 testing time frame, as its development has proven trickier than anticipated.

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.

A sound operating system is crucial when managing highly volatile environments, enabling connectivity and performance from enterprise strategy to shop floor.

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.

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.

As it celebrates its centennial, Delta is focused on building customer loyalty, unveiling new offerings and partnerships to attract and retain membership.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.