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Magazine Issue

Aviation Week & Space Technology, May 15, 2017

VOL. 179 NO. 19 May 15, 2017

737 Max Pilot Report

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Pilot Report: Flying the 737-8, Boeing’s New Narrowbody Breadwinner

May 12, 2017
Aviation Week’s pilot notes Boeing’s Leap-engined 737-8 has bigger displays and refinements such as fly-by-wire spoilers. Only a short training course is needed to upgrade from the 737NG.

Technology

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Sixth-Gen XA100 And XA101 Fighter-Engine Studies Ramp Up

May 09, 2017
The adaptive cycle engine as a new class of combat aircraft propulsive system in its own right is edging closer to reality.
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Wind Tunnels Have Future In Digital Age, Europeans Say

May 11, 2017
Computational fluid dynamics is the relatively new kid on the development block, but the old standby wind tunnels still play a key role in testing.
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The Week In Technology, May 8-15, 2017

May 08, 2017
Gryphon detects drones for FAA; Marines pick Finland’s Sensofusion; ScanEagle flies on fuel cell; Ligado/Harris team on BVLOS; other UAS news.

First Take

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First Take (May 15, 2017)

May 12, 2017
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Propulsion

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Boeing Puts 737 MAX Flight Testing On Hold Over Leap Issue

May 12, 2017
Boeing says it remains confident that delivery of the first 737-8 to Lion Air Group carrier Malindo Air will take place by month’s end.
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Major Aerospace Players Target Commercial UAS Services

May 12, 2017
Major aerospace manufacturers aim to provide commercial drone operating and data processing services to large customers beyond the military UAS market.

Space

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New Horizons Team Prepares For Another Flyby

May 11, 2017
Nuclear-powered probe on track to get closest look yet at Kuiper Belt Object.

Commercial Aviation

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North American LCC Fleet Changes Augur Aggressive Expansion

May 08, 2017
WestJet, JetBlue and Southwest make fleet decisions this year that could set them up for rapid expansion.
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Divergent Growth Paths For Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways

May 10, 2017
Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways remain on differing fleet and profit growth tracks in updates to midterm plans.
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Aireon Navigates Early Hurdles To Oceanic Free Flight

May 12, 2017
A series of diamond shapes over the ocean—areas where there is no air traffic—signals room for improvement in cruise efficiency for airlines.
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Comac C919 Makes First Flight

May 05, 2017
The situation in the Comac C919 cockpit, monitored by ground engineers, was remarkably cool and quiet, says a program source, indicating the crew met little or no difficulty in the flight.

Avionics

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HUD Acceptance Gains Ground With Chinese Carriers

May 09, 2017
The hyper political sensitivity over air safety in China helps to explain the CAAC’s willingness to take the worldwide lead in mandatory HUD installations for airlines.

Safety

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Dual-Pilot Input Implicated In Saab Accident

May 11, 2017
BAE Systems and Gulfstream design inceptors that ensure each pilot is immediately aware of any flight-control inputs by the other pilot or the autopilot.

Defense

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Trump’s Bluster Poses Risks—And Rewards—For Defense Industry

May 11, 2017
Contractors are learning to use the new president’s blowhard tendencies to their advantage.
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South Korea’s LIG Nex1 Land-Attack Missile Cleared For Service

May 08, 2017
The Tactical Ship-to-Land Missile will supplement the larger Hyunmu 3 cruise missile already deployed on destroyers. Unlike Hyunmu 3, it will be entirely under the control of the navy.
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Military Aircraft Score In U.S. Budget Deal

May 09, 2017
Congress boosted funding for new aircraft by 15%, but overall defense received a meager increase.
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U.S. Special Ops Looks To Replace Black Hawk Gunship

May 10, 2017
Special Operations Command looks to Future Vertical Lift to help win on the battlefield of 2030.
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The Week In Defense May 11-18, 2017

May 11, 2017
Turkey’s new family of missiles, Egypt asks for Archangel border patrol aircraft, Aerojet’s AR1 rocket engine on track to fly in 2019 and CAE to train UAV pilots in the UAE.

Face to Face

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CEO On T-X: DRS ‘Not Bidding A Lot Of Other $16 Billion Contracts’

May 11, 2017
Leonardo DRS’s Bill Lynn on the company’s prospects for trainer success, the U.S. defense budget and persistent questions about the sale of the company.

Going Concerns

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New Report On Space Industry Policy Requests Contains Warning

May 12, 2017
An analysis from space industry boosters in Washington seems aimed at the future, but really it is a warning about not repeating the past.

Airline Intel

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Opinion: Why Etihad Airways Needs A Reset

May 12, 2017
Etihad’s management is facing the consequences of a flawed business strategy that saw it throw good money after bad in an attempt to beat rival Emirates.

In Orbit

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Technology In Works To Find Extraterrestrial Life

May 10, 2017
Whether it is found in our Solar System or another one, discovery of another life form will mean we are not unique in the universe, and probably not even rare.

Washington Outlook

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Intel Chiefs Warn About North Korean Threat

May 12, 2017
Officials won't offer date North Korea could marry nuclear warhead with ICBM; administration may expand laptop ban; Trump takes aim at carrier launch system.

Viewpoint

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Opinion: Why Things Are Looking Up For Boeing Military Aircraft

May 10, 2017
Improved export and U.S. orders, the T-X competition and a bridge to future fighter aircraft programs have put the Boeing unit in a better position.

Feedback

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Letters From Our Readers (May 15, 2017)

May 12, 2017
Readers discuss Iomax Archangel for CAS support; recovery of disabled SIA Boeing 777; pending aircraft order glut; funding hypersonics R&D.

Who's Where

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New Positions, Promotions, Honors And Elections (May 15, 2017)

May 12, 2017
UPS has appointed Juan Perez chief information and engineering officer, to oversee alignment of the company's technology and engineering teams and smart logistics network.

Aerospace Calendar

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Aerospace Calendar And Aviation Week Events (May 15, 2017)

May 12, 2017
Upcoming aviation and aerospace industry events and Aviation Week Network events