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Aviation Week & Space Technology

By Brian Everstine
A failed rescue in Iran led to the development of the V-22, yet the Osprey was not part of the latest mission.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By William Garvey
FAA expands guidance on handling impaired passengers and then backing crewmembers who refuse their boarding.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Steve Trimble, Brian Everstine, Vivienne Machi
The Trump administration has unveiled a $1.5 trillion defense spending proposal for fiscal 2027, marking a substantial long-term increase in military funding.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Sean Broderick
Proposed 2027 budget allocates funds for controller hiring and certification personnel.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Helen Massy-Beresford
The nonbinding offers confirm the airline groups’ interest in the Portuguese carrier, which offers a Lisbon hub and market access to Brazil.
Airlines & Lessors

By Sean Broderick
The proactive move targets parallel visual approaches that the agency deemed no longer acceptable.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Vivienne Machi
The flagship GPS upgrade in the U.S. Space Force's domain is years late, billions of dollars over budget and still not operational.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Tony Osborne, Robert Wall
As the race to counter Shahed drones heats up, newcomers have their breakout moment.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Brian Everstine
Sierra Nevada Co. begins modification and testing on 747s that will fly nuclear command and control for the next 50 years.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois
The regional airframer has envisaged the hybrid-electric ATR EVO since the early 2020s, and after periods of uncertainty, the project is gaining fresh momentum.
Emerging Technologies

By Adrian Schofield
While international capacity for the Chinese market has rebounded, growth has been uneven.
Airports & Networks

By Kevin Michaels
Beijing controls 85-90% of global rare earth-refining capacity and more than 90% of high-performance magnet production.
Supply Chain

By Graham Warwick
Demonstrating quantum CFD; improved hydrogen-electric propulsion; counter-UAS on an eVTOL; and fuel-cell/turbine combination.
Emerging Technologies

By Irene Klotz
The agency wants commercial companies to take on a larger role in its Artemis lunar exploration initiative.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Sean Broderick
Positive aircraft certification updates are partially offset by a new 737 production quality issue and the grim financial reality of Spirit AeroSystems.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
The record-high defense top line is intended to grow aircraft fleets, increase munition buys and bolster missile defenses.
Budget, Policy & Operations

Aviation Week Staff
A roundup of upcoming conferences and exhibitions.
Aviation Week & Space Technology

By Robert Wall, Brian Everstine, Steve Trimble, Tony Osborne
The phones are ringing at defense companies from governments urgently seeking more weapons. Often, they are being put on hold.
Missile Defense & Weapons

Aviation Week Staff
Recent appointments, promotions and honors in the aviation and aerospace industry.
Aviation Week & Space Technology

Aviation Week Staff
Aircraft utilization data tracked by Aviation Week Intelligence Network analysts illustrates the huge impact of the war on Middle Eastern airlines.
Airlines & Lessors

By Graham Warwick
Gulf airlines continue to face heavy disruption, while U.S. carriers deal with a fuel cost surge and must compete against largely hedged European airlines.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Christine Boynton, Lori Ranson, Jens Flottau, Helen Massy-Beresford, Adrian Schofield
Gulf airlines continue to face heavy disruption, while carriers globally have to deal with a steep rise in fuel costs.
Airlines & Lessors

Aviation Week Staff
Readers write about human space exploration, the Boeing 777-9 Thrust Link Fix Team, AW&ST missile defense coverage, CO2 and airports, and the Check 6 video podcast.
Aviation Week & Space Technology

By Tony Osborne
Growing range requirements and rising energy prices could revive demand for Airbus H225 and Sikorsky S-92 aircraft, complicating the Bell 525’s market entry.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Irene Klotz
After a roll back to its hangar for a repair and servicing, the Space Launch System rocket was being prepared for another launch try.
Operations & Safety