In the April 2026 issue of AEROSPACE: Falcon 10X roll-out, airlines under pressure, space tourism and delivering hope – along with Iran war analysis. Plus all the usual news, events and Society updates. Transmission – Your letters, emails and social media feedback. Pushing the envelope – Rob Coppinger looks at NASA’s latest laminar flow wing testing involving an F-15 Eagle. From Hollywood to aerospace – How the big screen influences military pilot interfaces. Airlines under pressure – Dominic Ward reports from the RAeS Civil Aviation Summit on how the air transport sector is coping with geopolitical upheaval. Beyond the Scrapyard – With 12,000 airliners set to be retired over the next decade, time is running out for end-of-life solutions. Ten out of ten – Bilqis Bahan reports on Dassault’s new flagship large cabin bizjet – the Falcon 10X. Delivering hope – Robin Evans follows the journey of a Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) Cessna Caravan from factory to jungle. What price green skies? – How much will an airline ticket cost in 2050? Tourist or astronaut? As more private citizens venture beyond Earth’s atmosphere, do the rules on ‘private astronauts’ need rethinking? Afterburner Message from our President Message from our Chief Executive Officer Library Additions Obituary Book review Diary Elections New Member Spotlight The Last Word – Keith Hayward considers European cooperation in future combat aircraft programmes. About AEROSPACE AEROSPACE is the flagship monthly publication of the Royal Aeronautical Society and is free to all members as part of their membership. AEROSPACE is features-led, agenda-setting, global in outlook, dynamic and forward looking. Each issue contains news and analysis as well as Society news and events, book reviews and news of members. Letters and feedback are positively encouraged. Enjoyed reading these but not a member? Click here to find out about joining the RAeS. Can’t wait for the printed copy to arrive? Click here to view the latest edition online, or email subscriptions@aerosociety.com for assistance setting up your online account. For non-member subscriptions please contact publications@aerosociety.com.
