New rules designed to guard against Boeing 757F fuel tank explosions offer no significant safety benefit, cargo industry says.

Continuous improvement process enables Embraer to improve maintenance procedures and reduce costs without waiting for next-gen aircraft to be completed.

As the success of the A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX demonstrates, perfect timing is important for new aircraft programs.

Aviation Week & Space Technology has always been forward looking, each year publishing detailing a ‘look ahead’ of the challenges and opportunities presented to the industry. Even in the early days, when the magazine (then called Aviation & Aeronautical Engineering) was less than a year old, the editors were focused on the future.

NASA’s electric-propulsion X-plane program shows signs the agency is getting back to its aeronautical research roots in “learning by doing”.

A look at some major technological accomplishments that propelled the growth of commercial air transport.

While major disruptions have been avoided during the A350’s first year in service, Airbus and airlines continue to put a lot of effort into improving dispatch reliability.

From better inflight entertainment to consistently branded cabins, interior modifications focus on the passenger experience.