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Magazine Issue

Aviation Week & Space Technology, February 6, 2017

VOL. 179 NO. 5 February 06, 2017

C Series Pilot Report

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Pilot Report: Bombardier’s C Series Sets New Standard

Feb 03, 2017
Our chief aircraft evaluation pilot says he has yet to fly a jetliner with more docile yet responsive handling qualities.
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C Series Elements From the Inside Out

Feb 03, 2017
Bombardier’s CS300 is significantly lighter than its competitors, thanks to advanced materials. We outline some here.

First Take

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First Take (Feb. 6, 2017)

Feb 03, 2017
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Space

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SpaceX Faces ‘Cliff’ Of Work To Human-rate Falcon 9

Feb 02, 2017
Boeing will use the tried-and-true Atlas V to launch its commercial crew vehicle, but SpaceX has some hurdles getting its Falcon 9 human-rated.

Defense

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Northrop, Raytheon Withdrawal Narrows T-X Playing Field

Feb 03, 2017
Northrop, Raytheon bow out of $16 billion trainer competition, leaving a distinct opening for Boeing and Lockheed.
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Key NATO Ally Fears Lockheed Unprepared For F-35 Arrival

Jan 31, 2017
Top Norwegian defense officials say Lockheed needs to step up sustainment work.
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Kongsberg Aims To Outfit Norway’s New P-8s With Joint Strike Missile

Feb 01, 2017
The top Norwegian defense company believes its Joint Strike Missile would enhance Norway’s maritime patrol capability.
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UK To Benefit From Turkish Indigenous Fighter Alliance

Feb 03, 2017
BAE secures foreign development partner role on Turkish TF-X fighter project.
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Royal Navy Confident On Wildcat Helicopter's Future

Feb 01, 2017
The British Navy is enthusiastic about Wildcat performance, even before the rotorcraft receives some finishing touches
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The Week In Defense, Feb. 2-8, 2017

Feb 02, 2017
India’s defense budget increases by 6%; IAI system provides electronic protection for avionics; a new drone database; Boeing’s latest tanker contract.

Manufacturing

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Make-In-India Policy Implementation Slowed By Discord

Jan 30, 2017
An effort to break up HAL’s lock on the aerospace business hits a bureaucratic slowdown.
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India Remains Russia’s Largest Defense Client

Feb 02, 2017
Sukhoi and MiG benefit from Indian orders. But competition from U.S. and other Western nations is growing.
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India Begins Competition For Naval Fighter

Jan 31, 2017
The aircraft would replace HAL’s Tejas on the navy’s 44,400-ton aircraft carrier, the INS Vikramaditya.
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IAI Targets $1 Billion In Annual Sales To India

Feb 01, 2017
The Israeli company is optimistic about its growth plan, despite increased global competition.

Technology

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Nine-Passenger Hybrid Turboprop May Be On The Way

Feb 02, 2017
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and industry are crafting a nine-passenger business aircraft that will merge the best attributes of electric and fossil fuels.
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Computational Fluid Dynamics Proving Key To Supersonic Hopefuls

Jan 31, 2017
Wind-tunnel tests verify CFD predictions and clear Boom Technology to build subscale prototype.
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The Week In Technology, Jan. 30-Feb. 3, 2017

Jan 30, 2017
Testing large tiltrotors; DLR’s big freight drone; Sikorsky advances autonomy; nacelles for next-gen turbofans; and other news.

Business

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A New Mexican-American War Will Affect Aerospace

Feb 02, 2017
The U.S. aerospace industry is wondering about its future down south ever since President Trump’s dustup with Mexico’s president in late January.
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More Western Aerospace Providers Landing In Morocco

Jan 31, 2017
Mexico and Asia may get more attention, but Morocco is quietly becoming the next big hub in global aerospace manufacturing.
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Boeing Sees Blue Skies Ahead For Now

Feb 02, 2017
Boeing leaders offered a full-throated forecast, with rising commercial aircraft deliveries, defense revenue and cash for investors. So far, everyone agrees.

Commercial Aviation

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Airbus A321neo Delays Disrupt Hawaiian Airlines Planning

Feb 01, 2017
Hawaiian Airlines has big plans for its A321neos, but it must wait longer to receive them.

Up Front

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Opinion: New Rules For Defense Under Trump?

Feb 02, 2017
Defense contractors may well find that under the Trump administration some of what worked to create value over the past decade will not work as well.

Going Concerns

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The Promise And Peril Of Trekking To Trump Tower

Feb 02, 2017
If Washington manages to cut taxes and regulations and that leads to a better economy, better prices for taxpayers and more U.S. jobs, then Trump and A&D CEOs should be lauded. If not. . . well.

Airline Intel

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Economic Environment, Geopolitics Burden Gulf Carriers

Feb 03, 2017
The “big three” Gulf carriers, which were growing so fast a short time ago, are facing a reversal due to weakening oil economies and adverse political trends.

In Orbit

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CU Boulder Highlights Colorado As Spaceflight Center

Feb 01, 2017
Achievements in space can pump up local economies, and Colorado’s space synergy is a prime example.

Washington Outlook

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Trump’s Hiring Freeze Includes Pentagon Negotiators

Feb 03, 2017
In this week’s Washington Outlook, hiring freeze complicates Pentagon weapons procurement, IATA response to Muslim immigration ban, defense budget tracker, testing Trump’s mettle, and the makeup of the NSC.

Viewpoint

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Opinion: Why Are Airlines Slow To Enter The Digital Age?

Jan 30, 2017
The promise of the Internet of Things is large and the data is available, but airlines are not adopting fast enough.
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Opinion: Can Regulations Keep Up With Aerospace's Digital Revolution?

Feb 03, 2017
As the Internet of Things evolves, the potential for disruption in the aviation and aerospace value chains also increases.

Editorial

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Editorial: London’s Wishful Thinking On Brexit’s Impact On Industry

Feb 03, 2017
Tariff-free trade and the free movement of skilled workers are critical to aerospace—and both are at risk.
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Editorial: Why Aerospace Is Worried About Trump And Free Trade

Feb 03, 2017
It is easy to identify victims of free trade agreements, but much harder to show there have been more winners.

Feedback

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Letters From Our Readers (Feb. 6, 2017)

Feb 03, 2017
Readers weigh-in on acquisition process; debate waning of aircraft orders; decry logic behind Arms Race viewpoint; offer praise for resurgence in technology articles

Who's Where

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New Positions, Promotions, Honors And Elections (Feb. 6, 2017)

Feb 03, 2017
BAE Systems Inc. has promoted Terry Crimmins to president of electronic systems, from vice president/deputy general manager. Tom Arseneault moves to chief operating officer, succeeding Doug Belair, who has retired. Scott Howat has been hired as senior vice president-finance, succeeding Guy Montminy, who moves to senior vice president/deputy general manager-electronic systems.

Aerospace Calendar

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Aerospace Calendar And Aviation Week Events (Feb. 6, 2017)

Feb 03, 2017
Upcoming aviation and aerospace industry events and Aviation Week Network events.