Aviation Week & Space Technology

This publication is in my opinion, the most comprehensive and up to date review of space technology, military and commercial aviation, and to a certain extent, general aviation I have ever read. I have been subscribing to this magazine for years, and would have no idea where to go to get the information they provide, should I ever stop subscribing. That, however, will never happen!

I never received this product so I can not review it. I ordered it through AMAZON.COM and they never sent the magazine. DO NOT ORDER MAGAZINES THROUGH AMAZON.COM. I called customer service and being re-routed several times I finally spoke to a customer service agent who said the magazine is on its way. That was two weeks ago and I still have not received any copies of the magazine. DO NOT ORDER THROUGH AMAZON.COM. Order all magazines directly through the publisher or any other way. AMAZON.COM was a terrible experience. If I ever recieve the magazine I am sure the first issue will show that I started receiving the magazine at the order date so I will have to fight with them to have my subscription end with the my first delivered magazine.

It is very difficult to rate this item when I haven't even received the first issue. My rating is from my past memories of the magazine.

'Aviation Week & Space Technology' is the touchstone for quality technical periodicals the world over. The breadth and depth of knowledge in the 'Aviation Week & Space Technology' editorial staff and reporters is unparalleled and results in the most up to date and expert articles on aerospace in the world.

Although written mostly for industry professionals, individual articles can be grasped readily by fairly well versed laymen. The scope of the publication is a bit daunting, though, with complete coverage of military and civilian aviation, to include pilot reports, weapons assessments, and governmental and budgetary issues of relevance, as well as space launches and satellites and the allied technologies intrinsic to those disciplines. The coverage of significant aerospace events, such as an airline accident, the loss of 'Columbia', or the events of September 11, 2001 is much better detailed than in the mainstream media, for a couple of reasons: first, 'Aviation Week & Space Technology' does not sensationalize the news, they only care about factual accountings of events; second, the reporting staff is much more technically knowledgeable than anyone in the mass media or on the television networks; and, third, the expectation of readers is so high that reporters are very cognizant that misreporting, incorrect statements, or over-simplification will result in a deluge of e-mail from annoyed technical professionals.

If you are interested in the world of aerospace, particularly if you are a professional in the field, get this magazine: it will put you far ahead of the pack in general industry knowledge. I highly recommend 'Aviation Week & Space Technology' for all your aerospace news.

I am a 49 year old male that started subscribing to Aviation Week and Space Technology in 1980. This magazine allows me to stay in step with current events as they pertain to commercial & military aviation as well as space technology. Easy reading while sitting in your night chair or laying in bed. Additionally, this magazine gives you a heads up on companies involved in these fields and will assist you in any investment decisions you may make concerning these companies. Keeps you ahead of the pack....which can make you money or save you money.
I recommend Aviation Week & Space Technology to anyone interested in air and/or space and the companies that make it happen.