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Rolls-Royce has been through tough times before, but is this time different?

The Trump administration’s decision to ignore administrator Bridenstine’s request for a deputy with a deep technical and operational experience is troubling.

Readers discuss carry-on baggage—a pilot's POV; is Boeing shortsighted?; NASA and gravity testing; Embraer legacy; another look at earlier cover.

Pilatus’s first business jet, the PC-24, provides a unique mix of cabin volume, cargo capability, runway performance and fuel efficiency.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Difficulty finding suitable engines is fueling pressure to set less stringent noise and emissions standards for supersonic aircraft.

Congress finally determines the fate of the U.S. Air Force’s legacy battle management command-and-control platform.

Recent appointments, promotions and honors in the aviation and aerospace industry.

Propulsion, automation and protection enabled by unmanned-aircraft technology brings a new approach to manned flying.

Asian low-cost carrier deals at Farnborough Airshow demonstrate increasing interest in larger narrowbodies, widebodies and longer-range aircraft.

Centaur upper stage gets a second RL10 engine to accommodate space station crew taxi fights.

Boeing’s tanker charges exceed $2 billion; Israeli air defenses hit Sukhoi, Syrian missiles; anti-tank missiles for Malaysia; and GBSD design trades presented

The U.S. is looking to overhaul its constellation of missile-warning satellites and seeking sensors that can track emerging threats.

Aiming for streamlined production and improved in-service reliability, Airbus expands Skywise to suppliers.

The UK has a very important advantage in developing a new European combat aircraft.

Protector timelines pushed to the right as RAF considers priorities and transition plan.

Ad Astra Rocket and Aerojet Rocketdyne head toward November ground tests of high-power electric propulsion systems for spacecraft.

China has been increasing pressure on multinational companies to toe its line on commerce in the Pacific.

Strikes and labor-related disruptions this summer risk becoming more permanent problems for Ryanair.

In the Pentagon and on Capitol Hill, some speculate that the Joint Strike Fighter’s price will be comparable to legacy aircraft.

The tsunami of sensor data presents opportunities and challenges for satellite operators and service providers.

David Neeleman and the Airbus A220 could be a disruptive combination.

UK backs Rolls on electric; Terrafugia updates flying car; Zephyr in new record bid; Coyote to counter drones; Hybrid-electric push; Pratt sponsors GoFly; Raytheon hypersonics for DARPA; Titanium applications advance.

New spaceport gets backing from UK Space Agency and British government.