Aviation Week & Space Technology

By Vivienne Machi, Thierry Dubois, Robert Wall
Forces in Europe are doing more in space, including through an increased focus on situational awareness of the domain to address growing threats.
Farnborough Airshow

By Graham Warwick
Cryo-compressed hydrogen; Nullforming antenna; Contrail mitigation; Condensed battery flies.
Emerging Technologies

By Robert Wall, Tony Osborne
The region is going shopping to address defense shortfalls, with counter-UAS on most countries’ lists.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By William Garvey
A South Carolina airport is facing encroachment from a high-density housing development nearby—with 274 homes on the short final.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

Readers write about reducing aviation CO2 emissions and the FAA’s moving of the New York Terminal Radar Approach Control to the Philadelphia ATC facility.
Aviation Week & Space Technology

A roundup of upcoming conferences and exhibitions.
Aviation Week & Space Technology

By Sean Broderick
A new plan focuses on tracking airplane production basics as key to addressing issues and eventually increasing production.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

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

By Garrett Reim, Angus Batey, Ben Goldstein, Graham Warwick
Archer Aviation and Joby Aviation both aim to start electric air taxi services in 2025.
Advanced Air Mobility

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

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Space

By Jens Flottau, Robert Wall
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.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Robert Wall
The scheduled July 9 launch kicks off a new era in European space operations.
Space

By Robert Wall, Brian Everstine, Steve Trimble
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.
Check 6

By Christine Boynton
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.
Airlines & Lessors

By Garrett Reim
NASA is leading the coalition into the new age of exploration.
Space

By Matthew Fulco
Will Bombardier’s military work help it evolve into a stronger competitor?
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jens Flottau
The Brazilian manufacturer has had some success selling its military transport internationally, but the biggest campaigns are yet to come.
GASCC & RIAT

By Jens Flottau
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.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Brian Everstine
Next-Generation Air Dominance is in question as top service officials say the 2026 budget will include hard decisions.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Graham Warwick
The line is focused on maximizing energy density and cycle life with the safety required for certification.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Thierry Dubois
To produce three or four commercial aircraft per day, Airbus receives 2.2 million parts.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Tony Osborne
Self-propelled anti-aircraft guns are back on the air defense procurement agenda.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Tony Osborne
Paris drone pact is the first step in structuring the highly fragmented French UAS industry.
Aircraft & Propulsion

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