Aviation Week & Space Technology

By Tony Osborne
Leaders in the sector say business is on an upward trajectory after years of stagnation.
Aircraft & Propulsion

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

By Guy Norris
Advanced air mobility ambitions, crewed-uncrewed teaming, drone production and an expanded rotorcraft family are key thrusts in Robinson’s growth plan.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Irene Klotz
NASA’s commercial lunar services initiative scores another major win.
Commercial Space

By Tony Osborne
Helicopter manufacturers are beginning to turn their attention to modernizing their bestsellers.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Christine Boynton, Guy Norris, Steve Trimble
Boeing's Mike Lombardi joins editors for a deep dive into the revolutionary bomber that shaped modern airliner design as we know it.
Check 6

By Jens Flottau
The association questions whether airlines can achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, receiving applause from the industry and criticism from environmental groups
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Brian Everstine
The OA-1K Skyraider II will see evolving capabilities beyond a simple close air support platform, officials assert.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Studies are helping allies understand the technologies and trade-offs they face with new rotorcraft architectures.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Vivienne Machi
A recent bid protest and government report have heightened scrutiny of the Space Development Agency’s rapid acquisition model.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Jens Flottau
Talks with investors continue, but the chances of rescuing Europe’s eVTOL leaders are diminishing.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Garrett Reim
Civilian cellular network technology has many military uses.
Commercial Space

By Brian Everstine
Limitations to the Bell Boeing V-22’s flight envelope and proprotor gearbox problems have cut back flying.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Ben Goldstein
For its launch application, Rotor Technologies is offering modified Robinson R44s for uncrewed aerial agricultural missions.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Helen Massy-Beresford, Guy Norris
Air cargo operators are trying to make sense of the bigger picture for tariffs.
Airlines & Lessors

By Steve Trimble
The Air Force no longer deems a stealthy successor to the Boeing KC-46 and KC-135 necessary for its modernization strategy.
Multi-Mission Aircraft

By Graham Warwick
Cooling megawatt fuel cells, a hybrid-electric regional jet and a streetwise flying car.
Emerging Technologies

By Thierry Dubois
In contrast with ATR’s parallel hybrid approach to the EVO, Aura Aero is betting on a series hybrid layout involving two turbogenerators.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Canada is seeking multiple types to make its tactical rotorcraft fleet relevant in the face of new High North defense challenges.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Guy Norris
Pratt & Whitney has received FAA certification for the upgraded Advantage version of its PW1100G geared turbofan (GTF) that powers the A320neo.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Irene Klotz
Flight controllers at Houston-based Intuitive Machines were able to establish communications with their Nova-C lunar lander following its Feb. 26 launch.
Space Exploration

By Vivienne Machi
The service is investing billions to revamp its launch infrastructure as the demand for rides to space continues to balloon.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
Tens of thousands of civilian workers are expected to be cut as leaders call for a steep budget reprioritization.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Guy Norris, Jens Flottau
MTU and Pratt & Whitney want a place on the next narrowbodies developed by Boeing and Airbus. The engine-makers now rule out an open fan.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By P. Barry Butler
Drone data collected through the FAA’s Remote ID and academic studies provides critical information for improving operations.
Safety, Ops & Regulation