Aviation Week & Space Technology

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

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

Chang’e 6 was by far the most complex mission in China’s lunar exploration program to date.

Archer Aviation and Joby Aviation both aim to start electric air taxi services in 2025.

The scheduled July 9 launch kicks off a new era in European space operations.

Despite strong demand for new commercial aircraft, supply chain woes are forcing Airbus to delay rate targets and may make it sell parts of the space business.

U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall cast doubt on the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter program in an interview with Aviation Week. Listen in as editors Brian Everstine, Steve Trimble and Robert Wall break down what we know—and what we don't know.

On the heels of last year’s lucrative pilot contracts, flight attendants at U.S. airlines are beginning to reach their own agreements—and the pressure is on.

NASA is leading the coalition into the new age of exploration.

Will Bombardier’s military work help it evolve into a stronger competitor?

The Brazilian manufacturer has had some success selling its military transport internationally, but the biggest campaigns are yet to come.

The airframer projects it will reach historic E-Jet peak production in a few years, while studies for a larger narrowbody include wing and fuselage concepts.

Next-Generation Air Dominance is in question as top service officials say the 2026 budget will include hard decisions.

The line is focused on maximizing energy density and cycle life with the safety required for certification.

Self-propelled anti-aircraft guns are back on the air defense procurement agenda.

Paris drone pact is the first step in structuring the highly fragmented French UAS industry.

GE’s small hybrid core; on-site hydrogen on demand; 3D-printing magnesium; and very-low-orbit space tracker.

To produce three or four commercial aircraft per day, Airbus receives 2.2 million parts.

Spacehab’s innovation and perseverance helped the company succeed against all odds and serve as a pathfinder for commercial space companies that have followed.

With a famous name in aviation and following industry giants, Benoit de Saint-Exupery must sell more aircraft as production slots grow scarce.

The agency needs more than the Defense Department’s space collision avoidance services to keep its satellites out of harm’s way.

A handful of leaders stands out for their adept use of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and spinoffs in shaping the industry.

Tools are being developed to speed the detection and mitigation of GPS jamming and spoofing.

The airframer hopes the narrowbody A321XLR will make new long-haul routes economically viable.

The newcomer joins incumbents ULA and SpaceX on the Space Force’s launch vendor list.