Aviation Week

Aviation Week & Space Technology (commonly Aviation Week) is a US trade magazine covering the aerospace and defence industries. Published continuously since 1916, it is regarded as one of the most authoritative trade publications in its sector. Its staff have historically included former military pilots, aerospace engineers, and defence-journalism specialists.

UAP-Related Reporting

Aviation Week has produced a significant body of UAP-related reporting, particularly through senior editor William 'Bill' Scott and others. Scott's reports from the late 1980s and early 1990s documented sightings of multiple secret aircraft — later linked to classified programmes like the TR-3A Black Manta — over the southwestern US desert. These reports helped normalise aviation-industry discussion of anomalous aircraft and secret programmes.

Industry Significance

As the industry's leading trade publication, Aviation Week's coverage confers credibility on topics it addresses. Its reporting on UAP has often bridged the gap between strict aerospace engineering discussion and the broader UAP research community, making it a key reference for analysts seeking industry-validated information on anomalous aerial phenomena.