Aviation Week & Space Technology

Circulation-control UAV; X-57 battery success; Airbus autonomous landing sensor; Falcons train drones; daring Bugatti’s sad end.

Findings of a NASA team studying hypoxia in the Navy’s F/A-18s suggest the complex man-machine interface is to blame.

Much is made in the industry of delivering “integrated powerplants” rather than simply engines.

To grow and succeed in the digital age, companies need leaders who can free themselves from the tyranny of data.

Japan is probably more interested in standoff air-to-surface missiles for defense against an amphibious attack than the North Korean ballistic threat.

Vietnam is an exception in its region. It is spending to face external threats, especially by modernizing its navy

With an election coming up, the Brazilian armed forces likely will stay the course through 2018.

Aerion announces plans with Lockheed Martin for its supersonic business jet, surprising news from Dassault, and the exciting aerospace trends and changes we expect in 2018.

A new generation of EW systems is on verge of entering service, bringing latest digital technologies to bear in the battle for electromagnetic spectrum.

With big bills coming due and more new contracts in limbo, India’s defense ministry is looking for a cash infusion.

To the traditional focus on commercial growth and defense procurement, add private spaceflight, aerospace startups, advanced rotorcraft and supersonic transports as areas to watch closely in 2018.

Boeing did what it had to do to protect its workers, retirees, shareholders and its future, argues aerospace analyst Loren Thompson.

Textron’s aviation subsidiaries are developing seven aircraft simultaneously, which analysts rate from iffy to nearly guaranteed successes.

The cross-border arrangement could give Delta added market power both north and south of the U.S.

While Asia-Pacific demand continues to surge, intense competitive pressure is causing headaches for many carriers in the region.

Flight trials in Edmonton, Alberta, focus on safely integrating drones used for bird scaring and land surveying into routine airport operations.

Global weapon sales increase first time in seven years; Russia S-400 Turkey deal; Draken buys South African Cheetah fighters; Lockheed wins Paveway II contract.

With development of the MiG-35 almost complete, pilotless aircraft pose a new challenge for Russia’s MiG bureau.

With a deep-strike capability and a second-strike nuclear capability, Israel is regarded as a stabilizing force in the region.

Qatar blockade and Yemeni conflict show little sign of abating as Saudi-Iranian standoff continues.

Political volatility, consolidation and continuing growth of LCCs are on the horizon for airlines in Europe in 2018.

Challenge and opportunities abound for commercial aviation OEMs throughout the industry.

Cost-cutting needed, as Britain’s defense equipment plans face spending black hole.

France’s budget for military equipment will increase in 2018, but critics contend spending for foreign military operations is not being properly accounted for.

Eastern European governments open their coffers for new defense equipment in response to forceful moves from Russia.