Aviation Week & Space Technology

New-model deliveries poised to bring a needed boost to a fitter, more focused business-aircraft industry

Halfway in, the Trump administration’s effect on the industry is muted, and there are major issues undecided.

Training partnerships, facility expansions and simulator sales point to concerted effort to produce pilots.

Western UAV manufacturers could find a way back into the Middle Eastern UAV market as challenges with Chinese-made models mount.

Quantum Challenge; flying-car progress; Airbus IDs drones; generative design; Vanuatu drones.

Boeing expects the plant at Zhoushan, China, to quickly move up to 100 aircraft a year.

As the Ariane 6 program faces an unfavorable market, Europe’s institutional players have yet to put their money where their mouths are.

Airline fees and NextGen are among the key issues facing new House Aviation subcommittee head Rick Larsen, who represents Washington state's second congressional district.

Aviation Week’s 2019 MRO Fleet & Forecast predicts there will $300 billion In engine aftermarket expenditures in the next decade.

While some Asian carriers will continue turnaround efforts in 2019, others are focused on introducing new aircraft types and deciding on additional orders.

2018 in Review

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Saudi Arabia remains biggest spender for military equipment, though recent events may threaten sales.

From ongoing tensions with Iran and terror organizations to a change in how the U.S. dispenses aid, companies are scrambling to adjust.

But the final frontier remains the playground of only the most adventurous investors—and for good reasons.

From physical facilities to reimagined exhibits, the Smithsonian’s Air & Space Museum prepares for an overhaul.

The Aviation Week Intelligence Network has compiled information about nearly 100 competitions for aircraft that are underway worldwide.

Turkey is increasing defense spending in 2019, but economic woes could weaken growth and capabilities

Whether it is the Future Air Combat System (FCAS), Next-Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) or simply Future Fighter, development of the next generation of combat aircraft is gaining momentum around the world, aiming for fielding in the 2030s and beyond.

Operators are keeping a close eye on the effect trade tensions, Brexit and high fuel prices will have on a sector still enjoying strong growth.

References to the Avic Xian H-20 suggest its unveiling is close. The second aircraft carrier is at sea, nearing commissioning.

Scandinavian nations step up cooperation and modernization in the face of a belligerent Russia.

Globally, more than 100 orbital launches took place in 2018, the highest rate in two decades. China, flying from Xichang, Jiuquan and Taiyuan, led the way, followed by U.S.

Despite financial squeeze, Moscow aims to counter U.S. air defense systems.

In Germany, new combat aircraft, helicopters and air defense systems will all benefit from budget hikes.