Aviation Week & Space Technology

Readers write about the cost of flight training, lessons from the war in Ukraine, Growlers for Germany, SAF and the Boom Overture.

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

Turkish Aerospace wants to achieve TF-X fighter and Hurjet milestones on March 18, 2023.

A roundup of upcoming conferences, exhibitions and summits.

FAA okay to re-start deliveries ends a long saga, but now Boeing has a new problem to worry about. Listen in as our specialists break down the situation—and the numbers.

Spirit AeroSystems says it has solved one of the problems limiting the Pentagon’s ability to scale-up hypersonic weapon production.

New aircraft announcements, avgas changes and the U.S. Air Force’s 75th anniversary draw attention.

Southwest says it does not expect any 737-7 deliveries until next year, raising questions about the model’s certification progress.

Frontier’s position looks enviable despite losing bidding war.

The F-35 and Typhoon are soaring, while development of Franco-German FCAS and sales of the Swedish Gripen lag.

As a backup plan, rotorcraft will retrieve sample tubes for the return trip to Earth.

The Air Force Research Laboratory’s upcoming demonstration includes new solar panels, deployable structures, cooling systems.

The Space Rapid Capabilities Office uses independence and contracting leeway to deliver classified projects quickly.

South Korea is becoming Poland’s new defense partner, as the NATO nation rearms in the face of Russia’s war in Ukraine.

As industry eyes growth, suppliers are struggling to staff up so they can keep up.

New chief of Roscosmos says decision made to leave ISS after 2024.

How soon can the U.S. Defense Department pivot from offensive to defensive hypersonic weapons—and can it afford to?

Manufacturers’ revised fleet outlooks reflect changing air freight market.

U.S. startup Avelo Airlines believes international pilots could help it meet ambitious future growth targets.

NASA study seeks to improve air-to-ground connectivity for commercial aviation.

Tupolev’s PAK DA strategic bomber program aims to fly its first prototype in 2024.

A look at three models private equity groups could use to refashion aerospace and defense for the next supercycle.

Partnered with six of biggest names in advanced air mobility, helicopter operator Bristow Group wants to be an early AAM adopter.

South Korea’s aspirations for building an aerospace and defense industry are gaining validation, with Poland’s announced intent to buy FA-50 light combat aircraft and the first flight of Korea Aerospace Industries’ KF-21 fighter.

Carriers have been returning more of their A380s to service, although not all will return.