China

By Matthew Fulco
Washington is determined to reduce its dependency on China for critical minerals essential for defense systems, even if it means sourcing from conflict zones.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Garrett Reim
Every year a consultancy publishes a new 10-year forecast of satellite launches, and the estimate grows to previously unbelievable totals.
Satellites

By Vivienne Machi
As Beijing races to match U.S. capabilities in orbit, the Pentagon warns of rising threats across all orbital layers.
Satellites

By Ben Goldstein
China’s EHang held onto its considerable lead in the October 2025 edition of the AAM Reality Index.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Garrett Reim
Arrays Labs has won a contract from Office of Naval Research to study the feasibility of using its formation-flying radar satellites to conduct AMTI missions.
Satellites

By Irene Klotz
Aboard the International Space Station (ISS), crews already operate as if they live and work aboard two distinct stations.
Space Exploration

By Matthew Fulco
The U.S. has taken delivery of the first shipment of critical minerals from Pakistan under a $500 million deal the two countries signed in September.
Supply Chain

Jennifer Meszaros
Australia’s Skyportz is launching its vertipad technology in Shenzhen, China.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Matthew Fulco
The defense technology startup developing low-cost glide and guidance systems for ultra-long-range precision strikes has raised $3 million from investors.
Multi-Mission Aircraft

By Garrett Reim
There are two leading approaches to staying on the Moon and powering through the frigid lunar night: nuclear fission reactors and regenerative fuel cells.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Ben Goldstein
News about Aerofugia, Eve Air Mobility, Nalwa Aero, Guardian Agriculture, Zero Gravity Aircraft Industry and more.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Matthew Fulco
The launch startup Beijing Galactic Energy Aerospace Technology Co. (Galactic Energy) has raised RMB 2.4 billion ($336 million) in a Series D funding round.
Commercial Space

By Adrian Schofield
The Cathay Pacific Group is following through on plans to significantly boost its Mainland China network this year.
Airlines & Lessors

By Matthew Fulco
The United States is accelerating efforts to produce antimony domestically as it grapples with China’s export ban on a crucial metal for aerospace and defense.
Supply Chain

By Brian Everstine
Northrop Grumman says building a sixth-generation U.S. Navy fighter is needed for the health of the industrial base.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By David Casey
From Routes World in Hong Kong, Aena outlines its plans to boost long-haul connectivity from Spain’s mid-sized airports.
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
Taipei responds to China’s Victory Day weapons display with its own show of strength.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Chen Chuanren
Beijing SAWES Energy Technology has conducted flight tests of the S1500, which it says is the world’s largest buoyant airborne turbine.
Emerging Technologies

By Mark Carreau
NASA has selected 10 candidates from more than 8,000 applicants to begin two years of primary astronaut training.
Space Exploration

By Chen Chuanren
China's PLAN has released video confirming the launch and recovery of three fixed-wing aircraft types from the a new EMALS-equipped carrier carrier Fujian.
Aircraft & Propulsion

JEN MESZAROS
Two XPeng AeroHT X3-F air modules were involved in an accident during rehearsals for the Changchun Air Show in Jilin Province, China, on Sept. 16.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Chen Chuanren
Malaysia’s Teleport and China Central Longhao Airlines have signed an MOU to promote air cargo traffic between China and Southeast Asia.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
A research paper found that Shanghai’s two airports generated the largest economic gains for surrounding city regions in 2024.
Airports & Networks

By Ben Goldstein
French hybrid eVTOL startup Ascendance has announced a pair of newly signed strategic partnership agreements in Malayasia.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Chen Chuanren
China’s Space Pioneer completed the first-stage engine test of its Tianlong-3 rocket on Sept. 15.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion