Aviation Week & Space Technology

By Jens Flottau
The executive who invented aircraft leasing and built up industry giants International Lease Finance Corp. and Air Lease Corp. plans to step down in 2026.
Airlines & Lessors

By Robert Wall
European defense companies are scrambling to meet surging demand at home for their equipment.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Tony Osborne, Guy Norris
As the rotorcraft market rebounds, Airbus and Robinson unveil new platforms prioritizing reliability, affordability and proven technology.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Irene Klotz
Contractor Firefly Aerospace has exceeded the mission requirements for 10 NASA lunar payloads.
Commercial Space

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

Aviation Week Staff
Readers write about Moon and Mars dust, net-zero emissions, the race to the Moon, the U.S. airpower debate and hypersonic ammunition.
Feedback

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

By Christine Boynton, Lori Ranson
The year’s rocky start and host of challenges led many carriers to downgrade their first-quarter expectations.
Airlines & Lessors

By Guy Norris
Electric engines and turboshaft developments signal new growth in the light helicopter market sector.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Operational trials and innovative financing are reshaping how offshore operators acquire new rotorcraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
EHang is the first eVTOL-maker to be profitable. Can it break out of China?
Advanced Air Mobility

By Irene Klotz
Success was all the sweeter when Firefly, with its debut spacecraft, not only landed on the Moon, but operated for more than 14 days on the lunar surface.
Space Exploration

By Graham Warwick, Ben Goldstein, Garrett Reim
The arduous timeline to certify a passenger-carrying eVTOL aircraft has forced some contenders out of the race.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Garrett Reim
Rocket Lab is often considered an also-ran, but since 2018 it has accumulated a track record of nearly 60 successful launches.
Satellites

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Industry says new legislation aimed at turning decarbonization into a growth driver does not go far enough in supporting green transition.
Emerging Technologies

By Steve Trimble
China now has a naval aviation branch modeled closely on the capabilities and performance of the US Navy’s carrier-based aircraft.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Guy Norris, Tony Osborne
Editors at Verticon run the rule over new programs launched by Airbus and Robinson and discuss other highlights from the event, formerly known as Heli-Expo.
Check 6

By Sean Broderick
After the regional jet-helicopter crash near DCA, the FAA faces scrutiny of its handling of reports noting the risks of mixing helicopters and commercial flights.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Michael Sion
Faster, simpler acquisition processes and increased capital inflows would greatly enhance U.S. defense capabilities, especially in high-need areas.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Graham Warwick
Sikorsky flies VTOL UAS, first hybrid airship order, NASA backs university research and fuel-cell performance milestone.
Emerging Technologies

By Robert Wall, Brian Everstine, Steve Trimble
What's the latest on plans for next-generation U.S. Air Force platforms in the age of DOGE? Editors share what they've been hearing.
Check 6

By Garrett Reim
Silicon Valley’s continuous innovation approach is running into regulatory reality for Joby Aviation and Archer Aviation.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Brian Everstine
Ahead of the first flights of Anduril and General Atomics prototypes, the Air Force has yet to clarify requirements for future uncrewed systems.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Vivienne Machi
The Space Force is preparing to counter on-orbit threats and contribute to high-profile defense programs.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Steve Trimble
The president’s vision of a comprehensive homeland defense system faces questions over how the project should be led in development and commanded in operations.
Missile Defense & Weapons