Aviation Week & Space Technology

Jerad Hayes
The key is the right combination of cost, capability, autonomy and flexibility.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jens Flottau
Ask the Editors: Given current high production rates, it is unlikely there will be a shortage of widebody capacity.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Adrian Schofield
Reopening borders will be the key to international recovery, but most countries are reluctant and criteria are uneven, airline CEOs say.
Airlines & Lessors

By Graham Warwick
Europe to fly hybrids; eVTOL cargo UAV; Flying-V takes flight; Lasers for air data; Drag sail deorbiter; High-rate UAM manufacture
Emerging Technologies

By Guy Norris, Steve Trimble
Combined-cycle testbed paves the way for Air Force’s longer-term hypersonic vehicle ambitions.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Irene Klotz
Ask the Editors: NASA has continued its exploration blueprints by building support among both Democratic and Republican legislators.
Space

By Michael Bruno
From SpaceX’s recent successes to Palantir’s coming public stock offering, newcomers are making noise in A&D, but looks can be deceiving.
Budget, Policy & Operations

Piotr Butowski
The UAV concept Grom joins a growing number of Russian UAVs now in production or in development.
Air Dominance

By Steve Trimble
A year-old proposal to reform the U.S. Air Force fighter pilot training pipeline is restructuring its acquisition approach again.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick, Guy Norris
Eight aircraft identified as needing immediate attention due to safety risks.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Joe Anselmo, Jens Flottau, Michael Bruno
Aviation Week editors discuss why Airbus and Boeing will need to further trim output to ride out the COVID-19 crisis. Don't miss a single episode
Aerospace

Alex Krutz
Many companies miss the chance to reinvent for the future and leapfrog the status quo.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Jen DiMascio
HAWC tests to resume; Opening MQ-9 possibilities; Phased-array antenna for satellites tested; Will Greece buy Rafale?
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
NASA X-59 project inspires attempt to capitalize on possible entry of low-boom supersonic jets within the next decade.
Emerging Technologies

By Ben Goldstein
Ask the Editors: Consolidation among major carriers working with regionals will bring long overdue streamlining to the aviation industry.
Airlines & Lessors

By Tony Osborne
Hill Helicopters wants to help relaunch the British rotorcraft industry with a fresh design.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Helen Massy-Beresford, Jens Flottau
After moves toward recovery during the European summer season, airlines are facing up to a much tougher winter.
Airlines & Lessors

By Richard Aboulafia
If Airbus prioritizes long-term outcomes, it will come out of the COVID-19 downturn stronger than ever.
Program Management

By Graham Warwick
ARPA-E funds electric aircraft; ERAU tests hybrid propulsion; Ambular air ambulance; Longer-range EHang; and SkyDrive flies manned eVTOL.
Emerging Technologies

By Daniel Williams
Ask the Editors: Aviation Week reduced its 10-year forecast for new commercial aircraft by 30%, representing a 34% drop in dollar value.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Vertical Aerospace’s new eVTOL concept faces an aggressive development timeline.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Adrian Schofield
Singapore and India are among those taking early steps to resume some international travel, although restrictions remain.
Airlines & Lessors

By Steve Trimble
Ask the Editors: Minimizing an aircraft’s cross-section is not necessary for all missions, and many weapons can be carried internally.
Aircraft & Propulsion

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

By Bill Carey
The FAA seeks to evaluate counter-unmanned aircraft systems and choose airports to host the technology.
Safety, Ops & Regulation