Graham Warwick

Trump 2.0’s agenda will test the international bonds and boundaries that have shaped the aerospace industry.

Next-generation combat aircraft programs, progress toward sustainable aviation, networked space and Boeing’s effort to rebuild are all things to look out for.

Alaska 737 MAX Door Failure Credit: National Transportation Safety Board

DEFENSE The first prototype of Turkish Aerospace Industries' Kaan combat aircraft made its initial flight on Feb. 21.

China Unveils J-35A Credit: China People's Liberation Army Air Force China's Shenyang J-35 stealth fighter made its public debut at the Zhuhai Airshow in November.

Venus Reimagines High-Speed Propulsion Credit: Venus Aerospace Venus Aerospace unveiled the initial 2,000 lb.-thrust VDR2 variant of its Venus Detonation Ramjet (VDR) in October.

United Aircraft R600—China's Tiltrotor Credit: United Aircraft Chinese startup United Aircraft rolled out the R6000 6-metric-ton uncrewed tiltrotor in October.

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Vega C Returns to Flight Credit: ESA Avio's Vega C small launch vehicle was launched from the Kourou spaceport on Dec. 6, carrying Europe's third Copernicus Sentinel-1 satellite.