Aviation Week & Space Technology

By Graham Warwick
In a milestone for electric aircraft, Electric Power Systems (EPS) has submitted the first application for FAA approval of a lithium propulsion battery system.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Jens Flottau
As the leasing landscape changes, lessors are employing lower-risk strategies.
Airlines & Lessors

By Brian Everstine, Steve Trimble, Tony Osborne
Both the U.S. and European members used the alliance’s latest summit to push new missile initiatives.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Tony Osborne
A new government is pivoting its defense priorities and realigning relations with Europe.
GASCC & RIAT

By Helen Massy-Beresford
The carrier’s latest step forward in its plans for Scandinavian Airlines highlights the strong potential of the country’s aviation market.
Airlines & Lessors

By Graham Warwick
Advancing Nastran simulation; reusable spaceplane testing; Russia hybrid-electric; and AI visual awareness.
Emerging Technologies

By Brian Everstine, Tony Osborne, Robert Wall
After months of preparation, Ukraine is about to receive its first batch of F-16s to help it battle Russia.
Budget, Policy & Operations

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

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

By Richard Aboulafia
Will engine-makers be enticed to try to meet requirements for the two new notional civil and military aircraft that need an engine that does not yet exist?
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jens Flottau, Robert Wall
While aerospace and defense companies have lately enjoyed an embarrassment of riches in demand, that has exposed severe weaknesses in their ability to execute.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Steve Trimble
As fixed-price deals signed years ago continue to burden balance sheets, Boeing Defense and Space is focusing on smart growth opportunities.
Supply Chain

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

By Jens Flottau
ITA Airways has operated as Italy’s national airline since 2021. Can it succeed as part of a larger group?
Airlines & Lessors

By Michael Bruno, Molly McMillin, Lee Ann Shay, Steve Trimble
The two-decade experiment known as Spirit AeroSystems is set for a dramatic and rocky close.
Farnborough Airshow

Readers write about tidal effects of Jupiter on Europa, who should be Boeing’s next CEO, prospects for decarbonizing aviation and defense sovereignty.
Aviation Week & Space Technology

By Ben Goldstein
After the initial funding wave, investors grow leery of unfulfilled promises by startups.
Farnborough Airshow

By Vivienne Machi
Two new spaceports in Scotland are preparing to service rockets heading to LEO and polar orbit, positioning the UK as a new player in the small launch market.
Farnborough Airshow

By Joe Anselmo
Why Dave Calhoun is breaking a long tradition of pre-air-show interviews with Aviation Week.
Farnborough Airshow

By Graham Warwick
Joby Aviation modifies S4 pre-production prototype into a technology demonstrator for hydrogen-electric propulsion.
Farnborough Airshow

By Brian Everstine
A Pentagon review finds an 81% cost increase, although officials determine the program must continue after being restructured.
Farnborough Airshow

By Steve Trimble, Brian Everstine
Mounting losses have prompted greater caution among some defense companies as Pentagon officials stand by fixed-price acquisition strategies.
Farnborough Airshow

By Thierry Dubois
Launch service provider Arianespace’s order backlog totals 29 missions, with the next being planned for December.
Space

By Jens Flottau, Robert Wall
Guillaume Faury is looking to bring more work in-house in order to deal with supplier issues.
Farnborough Airshow

By Michael Bruno, Ben Goldstein
Do Airbus and Boeing’s aerostructures reintegrations represent a trend, anomalies or both?
Farnborough Airshow