Aviation Week & Space Technology

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Aviation Week & Space Technology

A roundup of upcoming conferences, exhibitions and summits.
Aviation Week & Space Technology

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aerospace

By Joe Anselmo, Michael Bruno, Matthew Fulco, Kevin Michaels
As U.S. companies rethink their presence amid heightened political tensions, some in Europe are doubling down on the market.
Check 6

By Brian Everstine
The service’s broader commercial space strategy remains under consideration within the Pentagon.
Space

By Irene Klotz
The ambitious mission to explore seven asteroids is targeted to launch in March 2028.
Space

By Thierry Dubois, Joe Anselmo, Molly McMillin
The NBAA hosted a career fair at NBAA-BACE, as the shortage of workforce professionals is projected to reach historic levels.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
South Korea is pursuing a new supersonic turbofan engine to power a fifth-generation fighter for the 2030s.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
A transmission upgrade underway for the KUH-1 Surion may help pave the way to a high-speed helicopter in the 2030s.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Ben Goldstein
The United Arab Emirates is partnering with startups to position itself as a center for advanced air mobility development.
Dubai Airshow

By Irene Klotz
Scientists suspect a metal asteroid the mission will explore may be the remnant of early planet.
Space

By Steve Trimble, Chen Chuanren
South Korea’s 4.5-generation fighter program is looking for external support after keeping the KF-21 flight test on track.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois, Bill Carey, Guy Norris, Lee Ann Shay
The industry is on the fast track to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 but faces considerable hurdles, executives said at the NBAA-BACE show.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
The defense giant has transferred all intellectual property for its hybrid airships to spinoff AT² Aerospace.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jens Flottau
The exit of Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker comes on the heels of a dispute with Airbus, as industry sources say Al Baker is not leaving voluntarily.
Dubai Airshow

By Jens Flottau
The escalating Israel-Hamas conflict, even if it remains locally contained, makes it much harder for other airlines in the region to pursue their goals.
Airlines & Lessors

By Sean Broderick
In the aftermarket space, too many things are taking too long, airlines and repair shops assert.
Supply Chain

By Ben Goldstein, Graham Warwick
Limited performance and questions of safety could restrict the vehicle to the Chinese market.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Tony Osborne
Aging fleets and regional instability are making Gulf Cooperation Council member countries prime marketing opportunities for airlifter OEMs.
Dubai Airshow

By Irene Klotz
The company is developing a large spacecraft to transport, host, refuel and provide data and other services for multiple payloads.
Commercial Space

By Tony Osborne
Combat aircraft procurement among the Gulf Cooperation Council states is in constant flux, given the geopolitics and threats faced in the region.
Dubai Airshow

By Graham Warwick
From leaf blower to quiet drone; Stratospheric 5G; Amazon’s new delivery drone; SAF burns cleaner.
Emerging Technologies

By Richard Aboulafia
New aircraft concepts offer hope for airlines struggling with high fuel prices—and for Boeing in its quest to remain commercially relevant.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
The Republic of Singapore Air Force is testing an upgrade to the Airbus MRTT boom flight control software on the F-15SG.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Christine Boynton
JetBlue must face the U.S. Justice Department over its proposed acquisition of Spirit Airlines as it seeks to create a low-fare challenger to the Big Four.
Airlines & Lessors