Aviation Week & Space Technology

Analysts ponder how to harness the tremendous potential of autonomous mobility in congestion-clogged cities worldwide.

Composite materials, widely seen as greener than metal because they enable lighter aircraft designs, are falling behind expectations for recyclability.

While aerospace stakeholders hope for an optimistic outcome, they must also plan for the possibility of pessimistic scenarios.

The space agency sticks with the SLS and considers options to keep the rocket debut in 2020.

Airlines are investing in their digital offerings to stay relevant with customers.

Digital link for aviation; Composite regional fuselage; Automotive tech for rotorcraft; Medical drone delivery; Unmanned aerial spraying.

A look at what the administration gets right in its fiscal 2020 request and what still needs work.

The U.S. Air Force is renewing its focus on how to fight in space to compete with China and Russia.

What changes can be expected on Boeing’s 737 MAX following two fatal crashes? And in the long term, what are the impacts on automation in airliner cockpits? Listen in as Guy Norris and Graham Warwick discuss the latest following recent briefings by Boeing and grillings of FAA by Congress.

In the middle of sweeping up awards, the head of Lufthansa talks about the Boeing 737 MAX and how his airline group views related issues.

The airframer’s priority is rebuilding confidence in the 737 MAX as software and training updates are evaluated.

With a heritage that traces back to the first jet fighter, the long out-of-production Sabreliner is a key element in in-flight upset training.

India’s anti-satellite test; powerplant issue delays new U.S. carrier; Belgium seeks SkyGuardian UAVs; U.S. missile defense system scores win.

From the world’s largest airborne generator to personal air vehicles, Rolls-Royce outlines its vision and goals for electrical power and propulsion.

Marshall Aerospace will convert the Boeing 737s to the E-7 configuration, planning to deliver the first in 2023.

Underlying trends driving A&D M&A are expected to make 2019 another healthy year of deal-making, albeit smaller and more esoteric deals.

Coulson will adapt its water-delivery system used on the Lockheed C-130 and Boeing 737 for the Sikorsky Black Hawk and Boeing Chinook.

Air navigation service providers begin space-based ADS-B trial.

Helicopter engine-makers pioneer development of hybrid-electric power systems for first-generation urban air vehicles.

U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory seeks industry input on program to accelerate the deployment of AI in unmanned combat aircraft.

Increased reach of naval air-defense systems means F-2s attacking with ASM-3 need to stand off farther from the target. The missile will be modified.

Boeing-sponsored GoFly Prize names five winners in the second, prototyping phase.

North America’s largest seaplane airline partners with startup MagniX to convert its fleet to electric propulsion.

UTC’s new advanced-projects organization takes on its first challenge: hybridize a Dash 8 regional airline and create a retrofit market.

Concerned with too much variation in pilot training, Airbus forms its own ab initio program.