Aviation Week & Space Technology

By Graham Warwick
In 2017, expect military UAS testing and deployment efforts in countries beyond the U.S. and Israel.
Aerospace

By Tony Osborne
Russian aggression is prompting stronger European defense relationships and greater spending on military equipment modernization.
Aerospace

After a challenging year for the U.S. Air Force’s new tanker, Boeing expects to begin fuel deliveries to fighters in August.
Aerospace

By Thierry Dubois
Ongoing terrorist threats in the Middle East and at home motivate increases in French defense spending on equipment and to support military personnel.
Aerospace

By Maxim Pyadushkin
The cost of operational demands—from Eastern Ukraine to Syria—are adding up
Aerospace

By Tony Osborne
Despite the oil and gas price slump and two costly regional conflicts, the Middle East is still an influential fighter market.
Aerospace

By Tony Osborne
Ankara continues its defense modernization, but is facing fiscal and political challenges, especially with Western allies.
Aerospace

By Lee Ann Shay
Systems for enhanced aircraft analytics should continue to come together in 2017, improving predictive maintenance capabilities for MRO providers.
Aerospace

By Bradley Perrett
The first Japanese F-35A was delivered to the Japanese air force detachment at Luke AFB, Arizona, in November 2016
Aerospace

By Bradley Perrett, Kim Minseok
South Korean Parliament Refuses To Lift F-35 Budget
Aerospace

By Tony Osborne
From Chinese power projection to enduring border strife and ethnic conflicts, the world is heating up with tensions.

Despite slower budget growth in 2016, new fighter jets, UAVs and missiles are likely to begin operations in 2017.
Aerospace

See the MRO industry’s initiatives, certifications, standards, products and services to make aircraft maintenance more eco-friendly and sustainable.

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By Byron Callan
The Pentagon budget may grow under Trump, but major defense acquisition programs could come in the form of infrastructure spending and fiscal stimulus.
Defense

Aerospace news highlights of 2016: aircraft rollouts, service entries, program developments; spacecraft launches, successes and setbacks.
First Take

SpaceX and ULA will go toe-to-toe for space launches in 2017, in both the commercial and defense realms.
Space

By Jay Menon
Purchase of Rafale fighters and rising personnel costs consume much of India’s limited modernization funds.
Aerospace

By Graham Warwick
NASA’s unique facility is the first designed to test high-power, flight-weight electric propulsion systems for future single-aisle airliners at full scale, on the ground, before moving to flight testing.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jens Flottau
As the region’s oil-driven economies struggle, Middle Eastern airlines seek ways to adapt to declining premium traffic, while growth continues overall.
Aerospace

By Jen DiMascio
Defense spending in Brazil projected to rise over the next five years, despite a pledged 20-year freeze on government funding increases.
Aerospace

Canada is playing two sides when it comes to replacing its outdated CF-18 Hornet.
Aerospace

By Lee Ann Shay
Trends we anticipate in 2017 for the aviation aftermarket.

The Joint Strike Fighter is fast becoming the most sought-after combat aircraft in the world, as international partners and customers begin to operate their first jets.
Aerospace

By Guy Norris
Another high-tempo year beckons for engine makers as commercial production soars, new engines enter flight test and new military powerplants begin ground tests.
Aerospace