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Magazine Issue

Aviation Week & Space Technology, July 24, 2017

VOL. 179 NO. 29 July 24, 2017

Missile Defense

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North Korean ICBM Test Adds Urgency To U.S. Missile Defense Trials

Jul 20, 2017
North Korea’s acceleration of missile testing could see the U.S. expand its antiballistic missile system as the Missile Defense Agency also speeds development of tech to counter-maneuvering hypersonic glide weapons.
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Images Of North Korean Ballistic Missiles And U.S. ICBM Intercept Testing

Jul 20, 2017
A look at North Korea’s growing missile arsenal and the U.S. Ground-Based Midcourse Defense system's first successful intercept of an ICBM.

First Take

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First Take (July 24, 2017)

Jul 21, 2017
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Defense

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France And Germany Vow To Kickstart Defense Programs

Jul 19, 2017
Fighter, maritime patrol aircraft and artillery pieces are on France and Germany “must develop” list, as they seek to form a tighter relationship.
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Russian Armament Plan Boosts MiG-35 And Mi-38

Jul 21, 2017
MiG-35 and Mi-38 are in, Zhukovsky is out as Moscow air show MAKS 2017 highlights Russian military orders for new aircraft and news of a new location for the 2019 show.
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UAC Plans For Constrained Russian Defense Budgets

Jul 18, 2017
The Russian military intends to buy more Sukhoi Su-35 fighters and Tu-160M2 bombers while next-generation systems continue development.
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Seoul’s Latest Ballistic Missile Close To Deployment

Jul 19, 2017
The reentry vehicle of Hyunmu 2C notably features fins, implying it is maneuverable and terminally guided. In the latest test, it fell within about 5 m of the target.
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Toxic Air From T-45 Engine May Be Poisoning U.S. Navy Pilots

Jul 17, 2017
The Navy is looking more closely at the quality of the bleed air that comes off the T-45’s engine as a possible cause of hypoxia.
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The Week In Defense, July 20-27, 2017

Jul 20, 2017
Iran testing Kosar military trainer; Turkey looks to Russia, Europe for missile defense systems; Honeywell and IAI team to protect aircraft from jamming attacks; Boeing upgrades French AWACS; and Leonardo and Moog partner to make U.S. Army counter-UAS system.

Commercial Aviation

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Multiple Factors Behind Slow Pace Of U.S. Widebody Orders

Jul 17, 2017
U.S. legacy carriers are delaying orders for new widebody aircraft, mulling the Boeing NMA and other options.
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Airlines Say Quick EU/UK Aviation Agreement Needed Ahead Of Brexit

Jul 18, 2017
With completion of Brexit 20 months away, airlines and regulators scramble to resolve multiple legal entanglements created by the UK’s decision to exit the EU.
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Norwegian’s Plans For Global Expansion Face Challenges

Jul 19, 2017
The European low-cost carrier has hit a few snags in its effort to reinvent long-haul flying in the open skies era.
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China To Allow More Private Ownership In Big Three Airlines

Jul 21, 2017
An immediate reform will permit state shares to fall below 50% while keeping control. A later reform may merge two or all three of the largest Chinese airlines.

Airlines

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Low-Cost Carriers Seek To Expand Leasing Role

Jul 20, 2017
LCC-owned lessors are targeting third-party business as the next phase of their evolution.

Propulsion

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Reformed Firefly Plans Upgraded Alpha Rocket

Jul 20, 2017
After going out of business due to financial problems, reconstituted Firefly is developing a upgraded small-satellite launch vehicle.
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Unmanned Wingmen And Cruise Missiles Need Low-cost Engines

Jul 24, 2017
Calls are growing for powerplants to be developed specifically to meet the price and performance needs of lower-cost unmanned combat aircraft.

Technology

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German Researchers Developing Active High-Lift Systems

Jul 20, 2017
Using the concept of a quiet STOL airliner as the target, German researchers are advancing the state of the art in aircraft high-lift systems in an effort to improve flexibility and reduce noise.
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Airbus, Daher, Solvay Are Working On New Composites R&D

Jul 18, 2017
Thermoplastic composites may replace thermosets for aerospace uses and have some advantages over metal alloys as well.
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The Week In Technology, July 17-21, 2017

Jul 15, 2017
UK Orbital Access study; fly/swim drone at work; Europe fields maritime UAS; targeting UAS safety; other unmanned news.

Up Front

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Opinion: Why Sino-Russian Widebody Project Is Not Another Airbus

Jul 17, 2017
The story of Russia’s sole twin-aisle family, and the history of Russia’s previous aviation joint ventures, serve as a cautionary tale for this project.

Going Concerns

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Canadian Presence In U.S. Space Initiatives Swells

Jul 19, 2017
Vancouver’s MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates is making inroads in satellite-servicing markets once dominated by U.S. companies.

Airline Intel

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Opinion: Brexit, Protectionism Could Undermine Many Air Transport Gains

Jul 21, 2017
Post-Brexit, legacy airlines such as Air France-KLM, Lufthansa and the big three U.S. carriers may believe rolling back the clock would help them. It won’t.

Washington Outlook

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McCain Ailing But Still Leading On Defense

Jul 21, 2017
One of the leading voices on military matters, the Arizona senator is pushing for more defense funding and assistance for Ukraine.

Editorial

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Opinion: Brexit Spells Peril Ahead For UK Aerospace

Jul 21, 2017
UK leaders need to wake up—fast—and figure out how to keep their enviable aerospace sector from going the way of the British Empire.

Feedback

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Letters From Our Readers (July 24, 2017)

Jul 20, 2017
Readers supply background on early UAVs, compare/contrast 1950s vs. 1960s U-2 aircraft, debate F-35 merits and note how science fiction often becomes science fact.

Who's Where

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New Positions, Promotions, Honors And Elections (July 24, 2017)

Jul 21, 2017
The Aerospace Industries Association has hired David Silver as vice president of civil aviation. GE Aviation has hired John Mansfield as chief digital officer.

Aerospace Calendar

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Aerospace Calendar And Aviation Week Events (July 24, 2017)

Jul 21, 2017
Upcoming aviation and aerospace industry events and Aviation Week Network events