Aviation Week & Space Technology

By Kerry Reals
ICAO is upbeat about emissions-offsetting program, but some member-states worry that a few major players, like China, remain noncommittal.
Air Transport

By Bradley Perrett
The Long March 3A-series program, busier than ever, has probably never performed so well. Replacement is planned, however.
Space

By Tony Osborne
German concerns about defense exports could still rattle the FCAS project.
Defense and Space

By Graham Warwick
Electric air race, reducing contrails, UK BVLOS UAV corridor, balloon-dropped UAV and the DLR’s integrated deicing.
Aerospace

By Adrian Schofield
All Nippon Airways is taking major steps in its investment strategy by buying a stake in Philippine Airlines and ordering new-generation narrowbodies from Boeing and Airbus.
Air Transport

By Graham Warwick
The likelihood of using air taxis varies significantly among the four locations in which people were surveyed.
Aerospace

By Graham Warwick
The likelihood of using air taxis varies significantly among the four locations in which people were surveyed.
Air Transport

By Guy Norris
Decision nears on Uber Elevate’s international demonstration city as the FAA proves adaptable to novel UAM airspace management.
Aerospace

By Tony Osborne
The U.S. Army is refreshing its aviator training to focus on honing warfighting skills.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
Reconfiguring larger CRJ model fits United’s plan and suggests that no pilot-scope changes are coming.
Air Transport

By Joe Anselmo, Guy Norris, Jens Flottau
Marking 50th anniversary of first 747 flight, our editors discuss the “giant jet’s” rocky beginnings, how much of a future it has left and whether Airbus will shutter the A380 line.
Air Transport

By Irene Klotz
Methane and liquid oxygen engine hits 60% of maximum thrust during 2-sec. debut.
Space

This year’s winners will be recognized March 14 at a black-tie gala in Washington, when the Grand Laureates and Lifetime Achievement awards also will be presented.
Aerospace

Readers discuss pros and cons of urban air mobility; reasons behind mechanic shortage; and likelihood of success for Boeing's new mid market airplane.
Feedback

By Guy Norris
Benefits of the blended 747-8 and 767 production system are brought to bear on improving flexibility of both assembly lines.
Air Transport

By Guy Norris
Fifty years after the first flight, we look back at the decisions and forces that shaped the iconic Boeing 747, one of the most important designs in aviation history.
Air Transport

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Babak Taghvaee
Though cut off from the Western supply chain, Iran has upgraded the Northrop fighters it purchased in 1979.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
First Take

By Graham Warwick
Boeing will provide engineering, manufacturing and flight-test resources, “as well as strategic vertical content,” to bring the AS2 to market.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble, Michael Bruno
Army hopes to regain high ground with powerful new engine.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jens Flottau
If the A380 program is terminated, the real irony would be that an A350 deal ultimately led to the demise of the behemoth.
Air Transport

By Steve Trimble
China’s growing seapower capabilities have fueled demand for modern maritime strike options.
Defense and Space

By Jen DiMascio
Qatar receives first Rafale; S-300s soon to be operational in Syria; India’s new Chinook, and a home for the MQ-25.
Defense and Space