Aviation Week & Space Technology

By Irene Klotz
Forty-two years after Viking landers looked for organics, Curiosity found them, setting the stage for a focused search for signs of life.
Space

By Irene Klotz
Scientists still stumped by cause of gas release and why it vanishes exponentially faster than models predict.
Space

By Michael Bruno
Despite a growing list of headwinds, confidence in A&D’s business prospects grows.
Air Transport

By William Garvey
The CAF 13,000 members volunteer time, talent and treasure to recover, restore, maintain and pilot its “Ghost Squadron” fleet of World War II warplanes.
Business Aviation

By Guy Norris
The move follows Boeing’s recent expansion into new ventures covering avionics, structures, mechanical systems and propulsion.
Air Transport

By Jens Flottau
Airbus’ strategy to continue production ahead of delayed engine deliveries is a heavy financial burden for the company.
Air Transport

By Joe Anselmo, Bill Carey
U.S. Senate is concerned that China’s government is accessing data from commercial UAVs. Are the concerns justified? Listen in as our editors discuss.
Defense

By Bill Carey
After more than four decades of close association, RTCA’s status as a federal advisory committee to FAA ends.
Air Transport

By Michael Bruno
The Australian startup is working toward a leapfrog achievement in electric propulsion and market positioning.
Air Transport

By Richard Aboulafia
Between its 2011 peak and last year, the market fell by 7%. Stated requirements and program funding imply an additional 50% market drop by 2027.
Defense

By Jen DiMascio
Leonardo’s EW decoy for transporters; Northrop wins missile defense sustainment work; Indonesia to buy C-130s; 11th batch of F135s; new GPS III payload arrives.
Defense

By Graham Warwick, Tony Osborne
Close cooperation between the unmanned-aircraft industry and aviation authorities is advancing delivery by drone from laboratory trials to real-world experience.
Air Transport

By Sean Broderick, Tony Osborne
Reducing flight restrictions that hamper long-haul flying on Trent 1000-powered aircraft remains possible.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lee Ann Shay
Whether it is a hacker or careless employee who accidentally uploads a virus, aviation is vulnerable—and not as cyberprepared as it should be.
Air Transport

By Irene Klotz
For Blue Origin, the first step is to cut launch costs with reusable rockets and capsules.
Space

By Bill Carey
The downside of the celebrated "connected aircraft" is that it opens more avenues for cyberattacks.
Connected Aerospace

By Jen DiMascio
Drawing lessons from the corporate sector, the military uses data from strikes to improve its cybersecurity.
Defense

By Graham Warwick, Guy Norris
Transitioning lessons learned developing the X-57 electric propulsion demonstrator has become as important as getting NASA back to building X-planes.
Aerospace

By Guy Norris
The move pitches Boeing into head-to-head competition with the industry’s top two APU providers and takes the company’s aggressive cost-control strategy to a new level.
Air Transport

By Adrian Schofield
Trials could lead to nationwide deployment of advanced systems designed to reduce conflicts with piloted aircraft.
Air Transport

By Graham Warwick
Airline aims suborbital; behavior-detecting drones; Airbus reinforces urban air; Siemens electrifies aviation; Echodyne tracks drones.
Aerospace

Rory Welch
The growing size and complexity of government networks require planners to tap capabilities offered by commercial platforms.
Space

By Jens Flottau
Airbus and Boeing have been fighting about government support for years. Now it is time for a comprehensive negotiated solution that includes all players.
Air Transport

By Graham Warwick
The U.S. Army acquired most of its large fleet of UAS through non-traditional procurement channels. Now it is facing the consequences.
Defense

By Bradley Perrett
The C919’s turbofan is due to enter service in 2030. AECC is not waiting to finish that job before beginning an engine for the CR929.
Aircraft & Propulsion