Aviation Week & Space Technology

By Sean Broderick, Michael Bruno, Guy Norris, Jens Flottau
But the outlook for next-gen airliner and engine timing—and what they will look like—is less clear now than before the COVID-19 crisis.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Molly McMillin, Michael Lavitt
The 68th annual gathering in Oshkosh included a number of aircraft and system air show debuts and spotlighted humanitarian missions.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Mark Carreau
In-space propulsion system is “like the diesel engine on Earth.”
Commercial Space

By Graham Warwick
Superconducting flight; Sensor-infused fans; VISTA readied for Skyborg; German suborbital spaceplane; and Joby hits range goal.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jens Flottau, Guy Norris
Airbus has been largely absent from the new-built freighter market, leaving Boeing with a virtual monopoly for the 767F, 777F and 747-8F.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
The Army’s No. 1 aviation modernization priority is getting a reality check.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Z. Kamgar
The U.S. should work with Afghans to optimize their military fleet, and well-compensated local workers should maintain the aircraft.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Helen Massy-Beresford
With an e-commerce boom that shows no signs of easing, air cargo operators are getting ready for growth.
Airlines & Lessors

By Mark Carreau, Maxim Pyadushkin, Irene Klotz
Key research module finally reaches station, then tries to depart.
Space

Alex Krutz
The program still faces many run-of-the-mill manufacturing challenges as well as foreign trade hurdles.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Adrian Schofield
Low-cost model will likely be better suited to new landscape than full-service carriers, at least for the short term.
Airlines & Lessors

By Molly McMillin, Michael Lavitt, Lindsay Bjerregaard
The Experimental Aircraft Association’s AirVenture always draws more people than any other air show. This year the mood is optimistic as people see the economy rebounding.
Business Aviation

By Steve Trimble
Aircraft propulsion concepts, radio-frequency sensors, mesh networks and autonomous control systems are driving a reimagining of roles.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Jen DiMascio
How to ease engine shortage?; NDIA creates think tank; missile defense laser development; and Lockheed takes $225 million charge.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois
Aviation has been accustomed to being described as a culprit for climate change, but it should also see itself as a likely casualty.
Sustainability

By Tony Osborne
Dassault is proposing the Falcon 10X maritime patroller as the Atlantique replacement, after Germany opts for the P-8.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lori Ranson
As profitability becomes more of a reality, U.S. airlines are working to restore networks and create high levels of fleet optionality.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
Australia, Singapore and Thailand describe road maps for easing border restrictions.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Graham Warwick
Automakers are eyeing the market, directly by developing eVTOL vehicles or indirectly by providing investment, expertise and suppliers.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Europe is making the introduction of sustainable aviation fuels at airports a big part of its strategy to fight climate change.
Sustainability

By Graham Warwick
Electrifying caravans; Hybrid Dash 8 demo; Unmanned SAR; Fractional VoltAero owners; Evaluating electric aircraft; Battery-powered R44.
Emerging Technologies

By Angus Batey
A nonprofit organization is uniting industry and academia to protect on-orbit assets.
Space

By Sean Broderick
The airframer and FAA are still discussing methodology for 787 post-production inspections.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Graham Warwick
DEFENSE Unveiled July 20 at the MAKS-2021 air show near Moscow, Rostec’s Sukhoi Checkmate Light Tactical Aircraft has secured a foreign air force as
Aviation Week & Space Technology

Readers write about the Swiss F-35 pick, AW&ST’s C.M. Plattner, Boeing management and Boeing aerodynamicists.
Aviation Week & Space Technology