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Magazine Issue

Aviation Week & Space Technology, April 3, 2017

VOL. 179 NO. 13 April 03, 2017

Aircraft Interiors

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Huge Potential But Practical Challenges For Inflight Virtual Reality

Mar 27, 2017
VR could transform airline passengers' experiences, taking them to a new inflight world.
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Smartphones Drive Demand For Inflight Connectivity

Mar 28, 2017
Seatback inflight entertainment is critical to the cabin experience, but content streaming to personal devices is on the rise.
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New Seat Designs Target Long-Haul Low-Cost Market

Mar 31, 2017
A new look at seat design for both short-haul and long-haul low-cost-carrier operations holds out hope for faster boarding and more comfortable flights.

First Take

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First Take (April 3, 2017)

Mar 31, 2017
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Safety

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Bishkek 747 Crash Highlights Riskiest Phase Of Flight

Mar 30, 2017
The failure of the freighter crew to perform a go-around after a flawed instrument approach in Kyrgyzstan in January was not all that uncommon, based on the forensics of approach and landing accidents.

Commercial Aviation

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EC Takes Tough Stance As Airlines Try To Contain Brexit Damage

Mar 28, 2017
The UK’s aviation industry had hoped for special priority in EC-UK negotiations around Brexit, but that’s not happening.
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American, Lufthansa Strengthen Ties With Chinese Airlines

Mar 31, 2017
The promise of China’s expanding market has international carriers, including American, Delta and Lufthansa, forging codeshares with key Chinese airlines.
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Chinese Authorities Lift Airport Plan Total To 370

Mar 30, 2017
A Chinese airport construction plan is weighted to the south and west of the country. Three airport clusters are planned.

Aerospace in Canada

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Montreal Aerospace Cluster’s Drive To Industry 4.0

Mar 31, 2017
By helping smaller companies embrace digitization and automation, Quebec’s Aero Montreal aerospace cluster hopes to boost international competitiveness.

Resilient Space

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Robotic Satellite Refuel-Repair-Upgrades Will Boost Space Resilience

Mar 30, 2017
Space is the only domain where platforms cannot be routinely serviced, repaired and upgraded to keep them operating and up to date with technology advances. Two planned demos, one by NASA and one by DARPA, could change that.
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Startup Could Revolutionize Data Collection From Space

Mar 30, 2017
Using mass-production, York Space Systems plans to lower the barrier of entry to space.

Defense

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Center Fuselage Rebuild Could Be F-15C/D Achilles’ Heel

Mar 31, 2017
The F-15C may still have an undefeated aerial combat record, but the 38-year-old aircraft could be slated for retirement if the U.S. Air Force decides not to fund a major structural life-extension program.
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U.S. Air Force Looks Inward To Improve Pilot Retention

Mar 31, 2017
The service is re-examining training processes and exploring new programs to retain pilots.
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How Tiltrotor Tech Is Changing How U.S. Marine Corps Fights

Mar 28, 2017
The transformative V-22 is driving requirements for the Marine Corps’ next-generation rotorcraft fleet.
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Does F-35 Have Edge in Belgium’s Fighter Competition?

Mar 28, 2017
Capability and cost will be important factors in the tiny nation’s decision to replace 54 F-16s with 34 new fighters.
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Aerojet Rocketdyne Seeks Competitive Production Of Next-Gen Missile

Mar 28, 2017
Aerojet Rocketdyne says there is enough manufacturing work in the ground-bases strategic deterrent missile project for two rocket motor suppliers.
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The Week In Defense, March 30-April 6, 2017

Mar 30, 2017
Japan’s next strategy review to look at ability to strike North Korea; UK and France team up on long-range missile program; Finland pursues F-18 replacement, and the U.S. Navy’s plan to buy more Boeing P-8s.

Technology

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DARPA’s Gremlin UAVs Could Enable Next Step In Air Warfare

Mar 28, 2017
Dynetics and General Atomics move to the next phase of a DARPA program to validate air launch and recovery of multiple small unmanned aircraft called Gremlins.
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Technology Demos Live On Beyond End of Europe’s Clean Sky 1

Mar 30, 2017
Industry picks up the tab to complete key technology demonstrations begun under Europe’s Clean Sky 1 research program after delays pushed them beyond the end of the public-private partnership begun in 2008.
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The Week In Technology, March 27-31, 2017

Mar 27, 2017
Supersonic startup scores funds; Light shines on solar fuels; No end yet for Endless Runway; Bending control for stratospheric UAV . . . and more UAS news

Up Front

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Opinion: Boeing’s Twin-Aisle Midsize Jet Faces Big Challenges

Mar 28, 2017
The drumbeat for a new Boeing midsize jetliner is growing louder. But beyond the idea of a new aircraft, things get complicated. The 797’s twin-aisle configuration is the big issue.

Going Concerns

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Defense Industry Faces Its Own Partnership For Success

Mar 29, 2017
Meet the new boss, same as the old boss. Signs point to a coming price and supply chain squeeze for the defense industry.

In Orbit

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Cassini Nears The End Of A 13-Year Saturn Exploration

Mar 28, 2017
The probe’s mission will finish with a spectacular plunge into Saturn’s clouds, after a wistful look back at our “pale blue dot.”

Washington Outlook

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Why USAF's F-15 Retirement Effort May Work

Mar 31, 2017
How the F-15 proposal differs from failed attempts to retire aircraft; another request for regulations; a burning disagreement, and F-35 JPO chief retiring.

Feedback

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Letters From Our Readers (April 3, 2017)

Mar 31, 2017
Readers react to F-35 articles, including Pentagon balking about repaired parts, its lack of moving-target capability and Trump's approach to drumming up sales. Also, reactions to a proposal for privatizing ATC.

Who's Where

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New Positions, Promotions, Honors And Elections (April 3, 2017)

Mar 31, 2017
S​trephine Ormand has been promoted to Air France-KLM USA vice president and general manager. New executives at Air Berlin, Safran Landing Systems, Mecaer Aviation Group Inc., Global Jet Capital, Kellstrom Defense Aerospace Inc., Contrail Aviation Support, Travelport and The General Aviation Manufacturers Association.

Aerospace Calendar

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Aerospace Calendar And Aviation Week Events (April 3, 2017)

Mar 31, 2017
Upcoming aviation and aerospace industry events and Aviation Week Network events