Aviation Week & Space Technology

After signing a third space policy directive and calling for a new branch of the military to oversee space, Trump turns to the executive-filled advisory panel for next steps.

Bell/Safran team on hybrid; Norway to push electric aviation; Reengining Gray Eagle; UK biofuel progress; Canada BVLOS drones.

Bell Helicopter demonstrates its V-280 tiltrotor prototype, built for the U.S. Army’s Joint Multi Role Technology Demonstration, publicly for the first time.

Having developed and then armed its indigenous tactical unmanned air vehicles, Turkey is scaling up its drone ambitions.

Donald E. Fink, aerospace reporter, pilot and editor who led Aviation Week’s evolution from engineering journal to modern industry publication, died June 21.

Donald E. Fink, aerospace reporter, pilot and editor who led Aviation Week’s evolution from engineering journal to modern industry publication, died June 21.

Avic confirms plans to fly the first MA700 late in 2019 and says it is aiming for Chinese certification at the end of 2021.

A blend of reusable rockets and hypersonic-vehicle technologies is bringing the U.S. to a tipping point of commercial, military and political opportunities.

After demonstrating unaccompanied operation of a large unmanned aircraft, NASA moves on to develop detect-and-avoid for smaller UAS.

Listen in as House, Rep. Michael Rogers joins Aviation Week to explain how achieving the goal of a Space Force might unfold.

Originally due for first delivery in 2027 after 10 years of development, the CR929 program has been compressed to eight years.

It seems that few large corporations want to be a conglomerate anymore, and the time appears ripe for selling off.

Global annual revenue for the satellite industry reached $269 billion in 2017 and launch cost fell on average 40% per pound to orbit.

The UK’s Lightning Force is working to reach initial operating capability by year-end.

With about 140 Boeing 737-8/-9s delivered to almost 30 operators since its commercial debut 13 months ago, the 737 MAX is quickly setting an industry record for the fastest introduction ever of a new jet transport.

Chief executives of three leading “big-small” contractors discuss some essential ingredients to their success.

When those who play by the rules see those who flaunt them prosper, they become angry. And they’ve urged NATA to do something about it.

DARPA-funded power and efficiency testing of a new type of rotary engine that promises compact, lightweight and reliable power for unmanned aircraft and air taxis.

Africa represents less than 10% of the world’s available seat miles, but that is about to change, and manufacturers of crossover narrowbody jets are taking note.

Flights at NASA Armstrong used a Gulfstream III to flight-test airport noise reductions from wing-flap and landing-gear modifications.

Air traffic management optimization is gathering speed throughout Europe, thanks to improvements at the airport level.

An uptick of activity in the Pacific and in Central Command has forces seeking protective eyewear.

Passengers with reduced mobility are lobbying for greater accessibility to airline cabins, but certain safety constraints keep the industry from developing a quick solution.

Faced with size constraints at its production facilities, Airbus rethinks the way it manufacturers aircraft.

DARPA targets hypersonic defense; USAF wants reusable hypersonics; an unmanned KC-46A tanker? Liebherr/GM team on fuel-cell APU, and UK drone BVLOS milestone.