Aviation Week & Space Technology

By Kevin Michaels
Fundamental challenges below the surface of the engine-makers’ business model could lead to restructuring.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Adrian Schofield
Carriers have been returning more of their A380s to service, although not all will return.
Airlines & Lessors

By Michael Bruno, Tony Osborne
Industry consolidation in space comms heats up, with Eutelsat capturing OneWeb as Viasat closes in on Inmarsat.
Commercial Space

By Jen DiMascio
Europe tops up R&D fund; Congress weighs in on F-35 engine; Typhoon fighter munition sales approved; Japan outlines investment priorities.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Ben Goldstein, Lori Ranson
Industrywide constraints have led carriers to pull back flying, with a recovery to pre-pandemic levels delayed to at least 2023.
Airlines & Lessors

By Garrett Reim
The mission would be Terran R Launch vehicle’s first flight.
Commercial Space

By Thierry Dubois, Jens Flottau, Guy Norris, Angus Batey
As demand grows for civil and military aircraft, global industry has yet to solve raw material, supply chain and skill shortage issues.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Graham Warwick
Carbon-nanotube anti-ice; RAF advances synthetic fuels; Boeing taps UK SAF R&D; Electric taxiing for Airbus A220.
Emerging Technologies

By Garrett Reim
Tracking capability is critical to intercepting hypersonic missiles.
Missile Defense & Weapons

Matteo Mirolo
A landmark vote in the European Parliament last week secured the role of sustainable fuels in the decarbonization of European aviation.
Sustainability

Continuing a tradition that dates back to 1957, Aviation Week editors have announced their selection of the 2022 Laureate Award winners.
Aerospace

By Guy Norris
Airbus adds second A380 to CFM RISE-related flight-test plan, with dedicated aircraft modification set for open-rotor evaluation.
Farnborough Airshow

By Tony Osborne
Tempest’s demonstrator will likely test low-observable airframe technologies and supersonic weapon launch from internal bay.
Farnborough Airshow

A roundup of upcoming conferences, exhibitions and summits.
Aviation Week & Space Technology

By Guy Norris
RAF high-speed testbed plan provides hypersonic debut opportunity for Reaction Engines heat exchanger and propulsion technology.
Farnborough Airshow

By Guy Norris
Revised supersonic design reflects pragmatic focus on noise and performance goals as Boom aims to finalize propulsion supplier agreement.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Readers write about developments in hypersonics, F-35's role in "Top Gun: Maverick" and congressional intervention in the pilot shortage.
Aviation Week & Space Technology

Recent appointments, promotions and honors in the aviation and aerospace industry.
Aviation Week & Space Technology

By Jens Flottau, Guy Norris
The first major air show since the pandemic began reinforces that restarting the industry is a greater challenge than anticipated.
Farnborough Airshow

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble, Tony Osborne, Brian Everstine
Original concepts for an “attritiable” Loyal Wingman are diverging in favor of a mix of greater and lesser advanced platforms.
Farnborough Airshow

By Jen DiMascio
F-35 price to rise under latest agreement; Czech Republic to buy F-35s; Raytheon flies HAWC; and Embraer’s new C-390 partner.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The engine-maker is using digital design tools and rapid manufacturing processes to accelerate Orpheus engine development.
Farnborough Airshow

By Chen Chuanren, Kim Minseok
Seoul’s most complex aircraft project bolsters its drive toward independent weapons production and export.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Brian Everstine
The OEM rivalry was on full display at Farnborough as they elbowed each other for the autonomous refueling spotlight.
Farnborough Airshow