Aviation Week & Space Technology

By Michael Bruno
A new marker for getting back to normal is 2023, but it remains to be seen whether Boeing can fix itself and also mend the supply chain.
Aerospace

By Steve Trimble
The market for radar images and radio frequency mapping from space still relies on military and government customers.
Defense and Space

Aerospace Calendar Feb. 25-26—Paris Space Week. Air and Space Museum. Paris. See paris-space-week.com Feb. 26-April 2—RTCA Plenary Sessions. Various

Readers discuss airlines and climate change, Boeing and aviation industry integrity, and manual flight control.

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

Recent appointments, promotions and honors in the aviation and aerospace industry.

By Bradley Perrett, Adrian Schofield
The country’s airlines have halted most of their operations. Three small airlines have stopped flying completely.
Air Transport

By Jen DiMascio
UK gains P-8 maritime patroller; L3Harris spacecraft clears design hurdle; IAI makes deals in India; Germany scraps UAV purchase plan.
Defense and Space

By William Garvey
Don’t let the snow, ice and freezing temperatures fool you; it’s that time of year—the curtain is about to rise on Air Show Season 2020.
Business Aviation

By Jens Flottau
As the LOT Polish Airlines case shows, governments are interfering more with European airlines, not less.
Air Transport

By Thierry Dubois
Under agreements with French, UK and U.S. authorities, Airbus will pay $4 billion to settle a large-scale bribery scandal.
Aerospace

By Guy Norris
Standardization, an improved gearbox and cockpit automation have been confirmed for S-92 upgrade kits and a new production version.
Aerospace

By Richard Aboulafia
Product development inaction is a recipe for Airbus market dominance, possibly for decades to come.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Belgium will receive new fighters, airlifters and intelligence-gathering capabilities during the 2020s.
Defense and Space

By Michael Bruno
The slow uptick of Boeing 737 MAX production rates, taking years to recover, is both good news and bad news for the supply chain.
Aerospace

By Tony Osborne
Leonardo has purchased fledgling Swiss rotorcraft manufacturer Kopter group, securing a new single-engine helicopter in the process.
Air Transport

By Bradley Perrett
The industry has taken off since Rolls-Royce announced plans for a manufacturing and testing facility in 2007.
Aerospace

By Thierry Dubois
With gradual funding secured, Europe moves ahead with reusable launcher demonstrators.
Defense and Space

By Michael Bruno
Leidos, a giant provider of technology and services to U.S. government agencies, is buying two airport security and services units from L3Harris Technologies for $1 billion.
Defense and Space

By Guy Norris
The flight-test debut of the world’s largest twinjet provides a rare bright spot for embattled Boeing.
Aerospace

By Bill Carey
Operators say more spaceports will be needed to support launch demand.
Air Transport

By Guy Norris
Boeing’s new CEO orders a refresh of the next new airplane study, but what will emerge?
Air Transport

By Bradley Perrett
Testing has reached the design ceiling, a source says. Engines and nacelles designs have been adjusted.
Air Transport

By Guy Norris, Tony Osborne
Aviation Week Senior Editor Guy Norris and London Bureau Chief Tony Osborne are joined by Vertical Flight Society Executive Director Michael Hirschberg as they review a busy Heli-Expo 2020 in Anaheim, California.
Air Transport

By Adrian Schofield
Singapore Airlines reshuffles group to strengthen its business model, seeking new partnerships and introducing advanced aircraft types.
Air Transport