Starlink

By Matthew Fulco
Finnish satellite manufacturer ReOrbit has raised €45 million in a Series A funding round, one of the largest European space deals of the year thus far.
Supply Chain

By Helen Massy-Beresford, Thierry Dubois
Air France plans to offer Starlink connectivity on 30% of its fleet by the end of 2025 and on all aircraft by the end of 2026.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Robert Wall
SpaceX says it has struck an agreement with EchoStar to acquire the rights to 50 MHz of S-band spectrum to support expansion of Starlink direct-to-cell service.
Commercial Space

By Garrett Reim
Skylo Technologies says it is working with mobile phone chipset providers to roll out the service commercially.
Commercial Space

By Irene Klotz
Following a trio of failed flight tests, SpaceX’s new launch system completed a full-duration demonstration.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By Christine Boynton
Alaska Air Group will install Starlink Wi-Fi across the Alaska Airlines fleet.
Airlines & Lessors

By Irene Klotz
SpaceX is aiming to resume Starship-Super Heavy flight tests as early as Aug. 24.
Commercial Space

By Joe Anselmo, Garrett Reim, Irene Klotz, Matthew Fulco
The Starlink satellite venture’s stunning success has brightened Elon Musk’s bumpy year, but has awakened China. Editors discuss Aviation Week's recent cover story.
Space

By Joe Anselmo, Garrett Reim, Irene Klotz, Matthew Fulco
The Starlink satellite venture’s stunning success has brightened Elon Musk’s bumpy year, but has awakened China.
Check 6

By Matthew Fulco
China’s ambitious megaconstellation strategy positions it to become a satellite communications heavyweight.
Satellites

By Helen Massy-Beresford, Christine Boynton
Carriers hope fast and reliable Wi-Fi will improve the passenger experience­—and open up new retail and operational opportunities.
Airlines & Lessors

By Garrett Reim
The EU is pouring billions into sovereign satellite constellations.
Satellites

By Irene Klotz
There are more options for launch services, but nothing beats owning the rocket fleet.
Commercial Space

By Garrett Reim
The e-commerce giant has multiple advantages over competitors when it comes to building out a satellite internet network.
Commercial Space

By Irene Klotz
SpaceX sent another Falcon 9 rocket into orbit to deliver 24 members of Amazon’s fledgling Kuiper constellation.
Operations & Safety

By Garrett Reim
SpaceX’s development and manufacturing practices upended the space industry.
Commercial Space

Aviation Week Network Staff
Readers write about the U.S. Navy’s MH-60, SpaceX’s Starlink and FedEx founder Fred Smith. Plus: Behind the Scenes at NASA’s Electric Aircraft Testbed in Ohio.
Aviation Week & Space Technology

By Garrett Reim
Interstellar Technologies has raised a ¥8.9 billion ($61.8 million) Series F round.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By Alan Dron
Qatar Airways has completed the installation of Starlink connectivity systems on 54 Boeing 777 aircraft.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Victoria Moores
Virgin Atlantic has detailed plans to introduce Starlink connectivity and to reconfigure its Airbus A330neo and Boeing 787-9s with more premium seats.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Bill Carey
The FAA has awarded a supplemental type certificate to install Starlink inflight connectivity on the Cessna 208 Caravan single-engine turboprop.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Garrett Reim
The U.S. government is highly reliant on SpaceX’s Falcon 9 medium and Falcon Heavy launch vehicles and Dragon crew capsule.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Garrett Reim
The latest trend in satellite development is two-dimensional: flat sats.
Satellites

By Tony Osborne
Better known for its defense services, Metrea is now taking its first forays into aerial firefighting.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Garrett Reim
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and U.S. President Donald Trump launched broadsides against each other on social media and in public on June 5.
Budget, Policy & Regulation