Aviation Week & Space Technology

By Irene Klotz
The nomination of entrepreneur and private astronaut Jared Isaacman to lead NASA may prove to be a turning point.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Vivienne Machi
The Pentagon’s five-year-old space agency will face its biggest test when it launches its first operational spacecraft in the spring of 2025.
Satellites

By Guy Norris
Air-breathing systems for supersonic and hypersonic platforms edge closer to flight as scaled ground demonstrators and rig tests progress
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Irene Klotz
The return of U.S. astronauts to the Moon won’t happen until at least mid-2027, says NASA.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Robert Wall
Drones have been a cornerstone of Israeli military operations for decades, but with each round of fighting the Israel Defense Forces has adapted their use.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Joe Anselmo, Michael Bruno, Jens Flottau, Molly McMillin, Guy Norris, Garrett Reim, Lee Ann Shay, Robert Wall, Graham Warwick
Eight Aviation Week editors grade their predictions for 2024 and make new bets on what will happen next year.
Check 6

By Robert Wall, Craig Caffrey
Europe’s need to catch up militarily becomes a driver of equipment purchases.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Robert Wall
A look at which trends are gaining and losing popularity in the space sector.
Satellites

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
A look at what is trending—and what has lost popularity—in the aviation aftermarket.
Supply Chain

By Garrett Reim
Startups embrace a software-defined aerospace strategy to aid the U.S. attempts to match China’s manufacturing might.
Emerging Technologies

By Lee Ann Shay
Business aviation will see lots of changes in 2025.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jens Flottau
A look at which trends are gaining popularity and which are losing steam in commercial aviation.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
A look at which trends are gaining which are losing steam in the defense sector.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Brian Everstine
Steve Parker says the manufacturer needs to focus on execution amid cost overruns and address the root causes of issues on production lines.
Supply Chain

By Brian Everstine
Milestones loom in the coming months for future refueler and airlifter programs amid funding uncertainty.
Budget, Policy & Operations

Aviation Week Staff
Forecasts, snapshots and commercial aviation aircraft to watch.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Vivienne Machi
The service is teeing up 2025 as the year of space domain awareness as threats from China loom.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Irene Klotz
"When you’re using taxpayer direct dollars to fund something, you don't want to fail," SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell says. "I think that's a huge mistake."
Commercial Space

By Vivienne Machi
Geopolitical and environmental challenges in the northern latitudes are prompting investments in satellite communications and infrastructure.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Sean Broderick, Guy Norris
Boeing did not rush its production restart following the strike, and the climb to needed rates—notably for the 737—will not come quickly.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Aviation Week Staff
Forecasts, snapshots and military aircraft to watch.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jens Flottau
Demand for air travel remains strong, but airlines’ battles with suppliers over delivery delays and engine limitations are about to escalate further.
Airlines & Lessors

By Jens Flottau
Despite international contentions, production delays and unmet sustainability targets, the industry is set for growth.
Airlines & Lessors

By Sean Broderick, Bill Carey
The agency administrator has timed his resignation to coincide with President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration day.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Geopolitical headwinds are a concern, but e-commerce demand is set to stay strong, and shipping woes should continue to benefit air cargo.
Airlines & Lessors