Aviation Week & Space Technology

Although Canada often takes a backseat to the U.S. in North America’s market, the reality is Canada was dynamic before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Axiom and Collins are working on new spacesuits for the agency’s lunar and LEO programs.

Electric trainer tested; design tools for hydrogen aircraft; uncrewed amphibian; turbine hybrid; and cargo eVTOL.

A Boeing engineer has come forward to challenge claims made by the OEM on the long-term safety of the 787, sparking a new round of scrutiny for the beleaguered manufacturer. Aviation Week editors break it all down.

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

Progress on 787 quality problems is challenged by whistleblower claims of long-term fleet safety risks.

A roundup of upcoming conferences and exhibitions.

Cost is becoming an increasing challenge to missile defense systems, even as Israel’s success against Iran shows the value of the capability.

Readers write about U.S. semiconductor ambitions, 737 MAX door plug design, single-pilot operating safety risks, Boeing’s challenges and wing aerodynamics.

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

Targeting a wider role in low Earth orbit and beyond, the company has rolled out a novel, deployable decelerator system, among other fast-tracked projects.

What began as an operational ballistic missile evolved into one of the most successful and storied space launch vehicles.

The industry must be allowed to grow in order to self-finance its transition to greater sustainability—but it must do so responsibly.

The agency seeks cheaper options for retrieving samples collected by the Perseverance rover.

Surprise Chinese attack helicopter appearance highlights worldwide trend despite increase in low-altitude threats.

The Air India-Vistara merger may gain key approval soon, but uncertainty surrounds Go First and Jet Airways.

Spanish startup reveals capsule for near-space tourism ahead of commercial flights in 2026.

The U.S. Missile Defense Agency seeks to field an “interim capability” against hypersonic glide vehicles by 2029 as the Glide Phase Interceptor slides to 2035.

Organizations are making progress but still debating the best way to prevent contrail formation.

The full details of the multinational, multilayered defense against the Iranian attack are still kept secret.

Acquisitions of new helicopters and airborne early warning aircraft are funded, while other capabilities will be “explored.”

MRO companies, airlines and OEMs are unlocking AI’s potential as available technologies continue to evolve.

Japan backs aircraft electrification; flying warehouse for delivery drones; certifying autonomous flight; silicon batteries for eVTOL.

A widening gap between the well-capitalized and poorly capitalized startups suggests that not all the publicly traded players will make it to entry into service

Transforming how work is done by embracing digital transformation maturity can offset the effects of the industry’s staffing shortage.