Aviation Week & Space Technology

By Byron Callan
There likely will be a bigger debate over nuclear modernization and the role and cost of technology in defense.
Defense

By Steve Trimble
Six decades after the rise of the “Nuclear Navy,” fission attracts new military interest.
Defense

By Thierry Dubois
As market conditions change, Europe’s launcher and satellite industries may have to reorient themselves.
Space

By Graham Warwick
A new air racing series and record-breaking attempts aim to advance the performance and efficiency of electric aircraft propulsion.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
Warhead reliability, missile acquisition misfires increase scrutiny on U.S. nuclear establishment.
Defense

By Michael Bruno
Many small suppliers announced executive changes and overhauls in their latest quarterly reports. “It’s turned out to be a year of restructuring,” says one.
Air Transport

By Guy Norris
Aerospace software startup aims to fill close-in air combat and tactical training gap.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Bradley Perrett
The airline is using the long-haul aircraft on mostly short routes but has hopes for more intercontinental services.
Air Transport

By Irene Klotz
Despite losing out to Blue Origin to provide engines for ULA’s Vulcan rocket, Aerojet sees a future for the AR1.
Commercial Space

By Graham Warwick
Nanotube heat shield; HAPS in flight—UAVOS’ ApusDuo and AV’s Hawk30; Latecoere tests IFE by light; Army eyes hydrogen power.
Aerospace

Continued grounding has company wondering whether all-737 fleet poses strategic liability.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Irene Klotz
NASA’s intrepid, 42-year-old planetary probe joins its twin beyond the heliopause.
Space

Commercial aviation is too critical to the global economy to allow the Boeing-Airbus subsidies dispute to drag on.
Air Transport

By Bill Carey
The FAA’s GPS augmentation system supports NextGen precision navigation procedures and ADS-B.
Air Transport

By Jen DiMascio
Europe’s new hypersonic defense plan; B-2 software upgrade difficulties; Philippines accepts C295s; Germany rejects latest A400M delivery.
Defense

By Michael Bruno
Veterans from the former L-3 Communications and Gabelli investment family are moving to piece together a publicly traded C4ISR giant. The timing may be perfect.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Kevin Michaels
In a short period of time, Bombardier has undertaken four bold moves to radically transform its aerospace business.
Air Transport

By Guy Norris
Final systems installation is underway for Mod. 2 testing of the all-electric X-57 as NASA nears a critical design review of high-lift motors for the final test phase.
Aerospace

By Bradley Perrett
Aircraft propulsion is to be a core activity for the whole MHI group. The segment will rise in importance for KHI.
Air Transport

By Tony Osborne
Airbus electronic attack Eurofighter proposals join a growing list of European EW projects.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Irene Klotz
Despite cultural and funding differences, SpaceX and Boeing are neck-in-neck in development of commercial space taxis for NASA.
Commercial Space

By Irene Klotz
Entrepreneur eyes an AAA-type service in space.
Commercial Space

By Jens Flottau, Helen Massy-Beresford
International Airlines Group strengthens its position in the Latin America-Europe market after having lost its most important partner to rival Delta Air Lines.
Air Transport

By Tony Osborne
A global contract for development, production and introduction into service is close to signature.
Aerospace

By Graham Warwick
Rolls’ German hybrid; Triumph’s thermoplastic elevator; carbon-fiber 3D printer; Volocopter’s agricultural drone; SSTL supplies target satellite.
Aerospace