Boeing

By Vivienne Machi
The U.S. Space Force has selected five companies to begin the process of building new space-based protected tactical satellite communications capabilities.
Satellites

By Matthew Fulco
Diversified supplier Hexcel is upbeat about market opportunities from rising defense budgets in the U.S. and internationally.
Supply Chain

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
Adm. Daryl Caudle, the nominee to be the U.S. Navy's next Chief of Naval Operations, has warned against not proceeding with the F/A-XX fighter program.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Matthew Fulco
L3Harris is “at an inflection point” following a strong second quarter and the release of the fiscal 2026 budget request, CEO Chris Kubasik said.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Aaron Karp
Pursuing SAF alternatives in the carbon emissions reduction race.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jens Flottau
Embraer has enjoyed its monopoly on providing regional jets for U.S. airlines, but the U.S.-Brazil trade dispute threatens future deliveries to key customers.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Zaynab Zlitni
SkyGrid has issued a white paper examining safety challenges associated with integrating Third-Party Service Providers into the National Airspace System.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Steve Trimble
Boeing forecasts the commercial aviation workforce will grow by 660,000 pilots, 710,000 maintenance technicians and 1 million cabin crew members through 2044.
Maintenance & Training

By Guy Norris
As Pratt & Whitney marks its 100th anniversary, Aviation Week takes a look back through its archives at some of the engine-maker’s key milestones.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Daniel Williams
With flight data through to the end of June 2025 available, this week’s Flight Friday looks at utilization for the first half of each year from 2019.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Karen Walker
A shock airliner crash subdued but did not nix the Paris Air Show.
Airlines & Lessors

By Brian Everstine
Forcing the U.S. Navy to move forward on the F/A-XX program would slow the U.S. Air Force F-47 program, the Trump administration argues.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Christian Albertson
Boeing aircraft are expected to generate more than $46 billion in modifications demand over the next decade.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Karen Walker
Report highlights the dilemmas being faced by airlines post-COVID.
Airlines & Lessors

By Sean Broderick
Operators are inspecting flight deck fuel control switches on certain Boeing aircraft.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Guy Norris
Boeing has begun construction of the first composite wing for the 777-8 Freighter as other major sub-assemblies come together at supplier sites in Japan.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall, Joe Anselmo
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris, Sean Broderick
Strong June deliveries signal Boeing’s recovery is gaining momentum, but system tests on 737-10s remain a challenge toward completing MAX family certification.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Helen Massy-Beresford
AviaAM Leasing is nearing completion of its first Boeing 777-300ER passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion with U.S.-based partner Mammoth Freighters LLC.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Vivienne Machi
The Space Force is replacing its legacy tactical and strategic satellite communications assets with disaggregated and proliferated spacecraft.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Daniel Williams
Airliner manufacturers have secured significant new orders in recent times that extend their production backlogs, for some programs equal to a year or more of output.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Karen Walker
In a rare media interview, BCA’s Pope expresses pride and cautious optimism that the manufacturer is getting back on track.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
Boeing deliveries and aircraft output remained strong, a sign of further stability in its Commercial Airplanes division to meet stated production-rate targets.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Guy Norris
Certification of the 737-7 and -10, the final two MAX variants, is key to Boeing’s financial recovery plan.
Aircraft & Propulsion