Aviation Week & Space Technology

These projects focus on greater bandwidth—but not necessarily broadband—compared to the existing Iridium, GlobalStar and Orbcomm constellations.

Lockheed’s stealth fighter will continue to draw focus in 2018 and beyond as several nations look to modernize.

By the end of 2018 three Chinese airlines will serve about 50 Australian and New Zealand routes.

Multiple aircraft are pursuing the perceived market for affordable light-attack/surveillance platforms for use in counterinsurgency and low-threat operations.

Airbus will be undergoing major leadership changes, as media leaks trigger the announcement of Enders departure.

As Dassault announces it is designing a new jet, engine-maker Safran’s presence in business aviation has weakened.

The three major Gulf carriers will continue to suffer from capacity curtailment, an unusual situation for them. However, signs of a return to fiscal health are emerging.

Circulation-control UAV; X-57 battery success; Airbus autonomous landing sensor; Falcons train drones; daring Bugatti’s sad end.

Findings of a NASA team studying hypoxia in the Navy’s F/A-18s suggest the complex man-machine interface is to blame.

Much is made in the industry of delivering “integrated powerplants” rather than simply engines.

To grow and succeed in the digital age, companies need leaders who can free themselves from the tyranny of data.

Japan is probably more interested in standoff air-to-surface missiles for defense against an amphibious attack than the North Korean ballistic threat.

Vietnam is an exception in its region. It is spending to face external threats, especially by modernizing its navy

With an election coming up, the Brazilian armed forces likely will stay the course through 2018.

Aerion announces plans with Lockheed Martin for its supersonic business jet, surprising news from Dassault, and the exciting aerospace trends and changes we expect in 2018.

To the traditional focus on commercial growth and defense procurement, add private spaceflight, aerospace startups, advanced rotorcraft and supersonic transports as areas to watch closely in 2018.

A new generation of EW systems is on verge of entering service, bringing latest digital technologies to bear in the battle for electromagnetic spectrum.

The cross-border arrangement could give Delta added market power both north and south of the U.S.

Boeing did what it had to do to protect its workers, retirees, shareholders and its future, argues aerospace analyst Loren Thompson.

With big bills coming due and more new contracts in limbo, India’s defense ministry is looking for a cash infusion.

Textron’s aviation subsidiaries are developing seven aircraft simultaneously, which analysts rate from iffy to nearly guaranteed successes.

While Asia-Pacific demand continues to surge, intense competitive pressure is causing headaches for many carriers in the region.

Flight trials in Edmonton, Alberta, focus on safely integrating drones used for bird scaring and land surveying into routine airport operations.

Global weapon sales increase first time in seven years; Russia S-400 Turkey deal; Draken buys South African Cheetah fighters; Lockheed wins Paveway II contract.

With development of the MiG-35 almost complete, pilotless aircraft pose a new challenge for Russia’s MiG bureau.