Aviation Week & Space Technology

Bombardier launched the C Series in 2008 as airlines sought more efficient aircraft. The step transformed the industry, but differently than expected.

The stunning merger plan reinforces worries that both defense spending and the commercial aircraft order boom have peaked.

The U.S. is unsure if the EU understands the unintended consequences of the PESCO policy.

With SAMI in place, Riyadh wants to become an aerostructures hub and a partner on a future combat aircraft.

Airbus’ low-risk launch of the A321XLR adds to the pressure on Boeing to react sooner rather than later with plans for its new midmarket airplane.

A new core processor and software architecture opens up possibilities for F-35 weapons and sensors.

Initial contracts for the CR929 bridge a gap between Russian and Chinese opinions on order timing. Development targets are looser and later.

The existence of a more powerful replacement for the AIM-120 is now acknowledged.

With Quest aircraft and KVE Composites acquisition, Daher accelerates strategy implementation.

Embracing hybrid-electric aviation could boost the aerospace sector’s appeal, prolong the long-term 4-5% annual growth in air travel and stimulate the regional market.

From lone GEO satellites to large LEO constellations, more companies see an emerging need for in-space robotic servicing.

If successful, Northrop’s Mission Extension Vehicle could seed a market for in-space servicing of satellites and open the door to manufacturing in space.

With labor relations on a calmer footing, Air France-KLM CEO Ben Smith is looking ahead to a strategy for dealing with profitability and key competitors.

A carefully planned orbital ballet will bring Northrop’s MEV-1 and Intelsat 901 together in geosynchronous orbit.

After playing catch-up to boost-glide weapons, scramjets become a viable near-term option.

Electric and hybrid-electric projects abound at Le Bourget as aerospace industry leaders commit to a sustainable future.

NASA’s X-57 Powers Up; Boeing’s PAV crash latest; Boom’s supersonic slip; Riblets by laser; Paris UAM plans; ANA buys biofuel.

Airbus and Dassault used the Paris Air Show to reveal their vision for a New-Generation Fighter and the unmanned systems that will support it.

Airbus collects more A321XLR and A330neo orders from airlines in Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

The troubled airliner’s return-to-service timeline is still not established.

The manufacturer hopes the fighter can enter service in 2028.

Small Swiss airframer Pilatus has big success with its highly versatile turboprop and jet business aircraft models.

The Pentagon’s rationale for low-yield nuke development; U.S. Air Force to move ahead with GBSD; U.S. invites Germany and Israel to fly King Stallion; and Israeli firms to merge.

Low-boom breakthrough means supersonic transport is ready for prime time, says Lockheed Martin.

The U.S. startup flies a Cessna 337 Skymaster modified to a testbed for its planned hybrid-electric propulsion retrofit for regional aircraft.