Aviation Week & Space Technology

By Bradley Perrett
Tokyo will not countenance the risk of boosters from anti-ballistic-missile interceptors falling on civilian land.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Michael Bruno
Waffling politicians usually are nothing to celebrate, but this time President Donald Trump was right on the money.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
As the age of hypersonic X-planes passes, the era of Mach 5-plus weapons is set to begin.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Thierry Dubois
Despite the high level of cabin health protection, suppliers are ready to sell dedicated antimicrobial coatings and systems.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Richard Aboulafia
If China closes its borders to jetliner imports, the C919 and CR929 will enjoy very solid production runs.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
Ask the Editors: The resumption of airline traffic will drive demand for parts. We are already seeing signs that airlines in China and the U.S. are starting to add flights.
MRO

By Bradley Perrett, Kim Minseok
Though it is hardly tailored for attack, the Surion would enjoy political support.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
Flight testing will increasingly augment ground tests as U.S. hypersonic development transitions to operational vehicles.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
Critical challenges remain to be overcome before air-breathing hypersonics can be applied to wider roles.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jens Flottau
Ask the Editors: Emirates is highly dependent on the A380, and how fast it returns depends on how quickly the long-haul market rebounds.
Airlines & Lessors

James Bosbotinis
The pace of hypersonic strike systems research is picking up internationally, galvanized by developments in Russia and China.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Graham Warwick
Electric STOL for logistics; electric aircraft certification; Wisk back in flight; more funds for Lilium; Norway eyes e-fuels.
Emerging Technologies

By Thierry Dubois, Jens Flottau
France and Germany clear billions in support for aerospace, with France aiming at a carbon-neutral narrowbody.
Emerging Technologies

This webinar took place June 12, 2020 The U.S. has found itself in bind after bind over the issue of 5G networks. It needs faster, secure
Aerospace

Readers write about First Take graph proportions, "STOLPort" history, COVID-19 and airlines, and NASA’s C-17 role.
Aerospace

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

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

By Jens Flottau, Adrian Schofield, Ben Goldstein, Sean Broderick
Transborder restrictions, weak balance sheets are among the challenges for decimated airline networks.
Airlines & Lessors

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aviation Week & Space Technology

By Jen DiMascio
Russia buys interim fighter-bombers; GA-ASI to vie for MQ-9 replacement; KC-46 RVS testing coming; COVID-19 contractor relief bill?
Defense and Space

By Jens Flottau
Ask the Editors: The return to pre-COVID-19 production rates will vary, but manufacturers are aware the process may be slow and arduous.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Design software providers are working closely with customers to fully industrialize additive manufacturing.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Helen Massy-Beresford
European budget carriers slash prices in face of quarantine restrictions, gradually resume flights in time for peak summer season.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lee Hudson
In response to the novel coronavirus, the U.S. military was forced to think outside the box on how to produce pilots.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Joe Anselmo
Joe Anselmo outlines Aviation Week’s plan to roll out dozens of forward-looking reports, CEO interviews, webinars and tech deep dives.
A&D Week 2020