Aviation Week & Space Technology

By Lee Ann Shay
Expect the number of new transport aircraft deliveries to steadily grow over the next decade, especially in 2019.
Air Transport

By Sean Broderick, Bill Carey
Workforce-development challenges lurk as MRO industry continues to grow.
Air Transport

Globally, more than 100 orbital launches took place in 2018, the highest rate in two decades. China, flying from Xichang, Jiuquan and Taiyuan, led the way, followed by U.S.
Space

By Henry Canaday
Digital change is happening fast in the civil aviation aftermarket—for those that adapt, payoffs are happening.
Air Transport

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Several innovative technologies are helping to make the jobs of MRO workers safer and easier.
Air Transport

By Lee Ann Shay
Civil aviation MRO trends to monitor in 2019 as the market grows to $73 billion.

By Maxim Pyadushkin
Despite financial squeeze, Moscow aims to counter U.S. air defense systems.
Defense and Space

By Tony Osborne
In Germany, new combat aircraft, helicopters and air defense systems will all benefit from budget hikes.
Defense and Space

By Graham Warwick
A wide range of technical, operational and other challenges must be overcome before urban air mobility can become reality.
Aerospace

By Tony Osborne
Saudi Arabia remains biggest spender for military equipment, though recent events may threaten sales.
Defense and Space

By Jens Flottau
A combination of factors has changed the picture for the big three Gulf carriers fundamentally.
Air Transport

By Michael Bruno
But the final frontier remains the playground of only the most adventurous investors—and for good reasons.
Commercial Space

By Jens Flottau, Mark Nensel
Infrastructure shortfalls, economic turmoil will burden Latin American airlines in 2019.
Air Transport

By Bradley Perrett
Naval programs are set to dominate Australia’s equipment budget next decade. A phase of aviation-oriented spending is winding down.
Defense and Space

While India has the industrial base to pursue ambitious defense export goals, policy and budget issues remain a challenge.
Defense and Space

By Tony Osborne
Scandinavian nations step up cooperation and modernization in the face of a belligerent Russia.
Defense and Space

By Tony Osborne
Turkey is increasing defense spending in 2019, but economic woes could weaken growth and capabilities
Defense and Space

Ellen Stofan
From physical facilities to reimagined exhibits, the Smithsonian’s Air & Space Museum prepares for an overhaul.
Space

By Graham Warwick
In competition with Russia and China, the U.S. is pushing its own hypersonic strike weapons research forward at a more rapid pace.

By Steve Trimble
Three years in, Trudeau government’s long-term strategy calls for a significant increase in defense spending through 2027, but has not cured annual budget woes.
Defense and Space

By Steve Trimble
Mixed feelings about defense spending growth by President Donald Trump and criticism by Democratic Party leaders spell uncertainty for defense spending.
Defense and Space

By Graham Warwick
U.S moves to relax restrictions on sales of armed UAS while China keeps the pressure up in the export market.
Defense and Space

By Michael Bruno, Joe Anselmo
Airbus will almost double its commercial aircraft production workforce in Mobile, Alabama, as it ramps up A220 final assembly there.
Air Transport

By Bradley Perrett
While China Southern’s departure from SkyTeam is big news, the CAAC is driving for higher service standards.
Air Transport

By Lee Hudson, Tony Osborne
Boeing and the U.S. Air Force have not reached an agreement on KC-46 first delivery and how best to rectify deficiencies.
Aircraft & Propulsion