Aviation Week & Space Technology

But the final frontier remains the playground of only the most adventurous investors—and for good reasons.

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

The Aviation Week Intelligence Network has compiled information about nearly 100 competitions for aircraft that are underway worldwide.

Turkey is increasing defense spending in 2019, but economic woes could weaken growth and capabilities

Whether it is the Future Air Combat System (FCAS), Next-Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) or simply Future Fighter, development of the next generation of combat aircraft is gaining momentum around the world, aiming for fielding in the 2030s and beyond.

Operators are keeping a close eye on the effect trade tensions, Brexit and high fuel prices will have on a sector still enjoying strong growth.

References to the Avic Xian H-20 suggest its unveiling is close. The second aircraft carrier is at sea, nearing commissioning.

Infrastructure shortfalls, economic turmoil will burden Latin American airlines in 2019.

A combination of factors has changed the picture for the big three Gulf carriers fundamentally.

Workforce-development challenges lurk as MRO industry continues to grow.

Late 2018 fuel-price decline could be a boon for airlines in North America into 2019, if higher fares stick.

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

Fuel costs are just one of the factors making life difficult for European airlines

Scandinavian nations step up cooperation and modernization in the face of a belligerent Russia.

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.

Despite financial squeeze, Moscow aims to counter U.S. air defense systems.

In Germany, new combat aircraft, helicopters and air defense systems will all benefit from budget hikes.

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

Digital change is happening fast in the civil aviation aftermarket—for those that adapt, payoffs are happening.

Mixed feelings about defense spending growth by President Donald Trump and criticism by Democratic Party leaders spell uncertainty for defense spending.

U.S moves to relax restrictions on sales of armed UAS while China keeps the pressure up in the export market.

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.

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

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

Airbus will almost double its commercial aircraft production workforce in Mobile, Alabama, as it ramps up A220 final assembly there.