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Magazine Issue

Aviation Week & Space Technology, April 8, 2019

VOL. 181 NO. 14 April 08, 2019

Space

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NASA Told To Shave Four Years Off Astronaut Moon Landing Plan

Apr 02, 2019
The space agency sticks with the SLS and considers options to keep the rocket debut in 2020.
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NASA Opens Bidding To Fly Small Payloads To The Moon

Apr 04, 2019
Steppingstones are in place to fast-track revived U.S. lunar exploration initiative, but some key items are missing.

First Take

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First Take (April 8, 2019)

Apr 05, 2019
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Fast Five

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Fast Five With USAF Space Programs Director Nina Armagno

Apr 01, 2019
The U.S. Air Force is renewing its focus on how to fight in space to compete with China and Russia.

Commercial Aviation

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Boeing 737 MAX Changes Target Common Accident Link

Apr 05, 2019
The time line for the fleet's return to service is not clear.
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MAX Saga Spotlights Flight-Deck Human Factors

Apr 05, 2019
Investigators are looking closely at how the ET302 crew reacted, and why they reactivated a system that they identified as central to their problem.
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Airlines Invest In Digital To Win Over Passengers

Apr 02, 2019
Airlines are investing in their digital offerings to stay relevant with customers.
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Advanced Aircraft Models Frame AirAsia X Ambitions

Apr 03, 2019
AirAsia X will leverage new aircraft programs for the next phase of its long-haul, low-cost model.

Urban Air Mobility

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UTC Brings Startup Approach To Electrification Of Regional Aircraft

Apr 05, 2019
UTC’s advanced projects organization and Collins Aerospace lead the charge to develop megawatt-class electric power and propulsion technology
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From Air Taxis To Commercial Aircraft, Airbus A3 Developing Autonomy

Apr 03, 2019
Airbus’ Silicon Valley outpost launches a project to develop an autonomy system that can scale across the manufacturer’s product line.
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UAM: Getting the Price Right

Apr 05, 2019
Studies suggest both the traffic and infrastructure are available to make urban air mobility attractive as a premium service.
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Collins Aerospace Grid Lab Will Test Electric Propulsion

Apr 04, 2019
The company plans a $50 million laboratory to help develop high-power electrical systems for aircraft.

U.S. ARMY AVIATION

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Existing Programs Take Hits As Army Focuses On Future Vertical Lift

Apr 04, 2019
U.S. Army seeks major funding for its Future Vertical Lift modernization program beginning in fiscal 2020, but targets existing programs as the bill-payers.

Manufacturing

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Recycling Of Carbon Fiber Remains Elusive

Apr 02, 2019
Composite materials, widely seen as greener than metal because they enable lighter aircraft designs, are falling behind expectations for recyclability.

Defense

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Scramjet Will Power France’s Next Nuclear Missile

Apr 04, 2019
Opening of a new supercomputer facility at MBDA leads to confirmation that France is developing a scramjet-powered nuclear cruise missile.
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Brazil, South Africa Discuss Co-Development Of Gripen E’s BVR Missile

Apr 05, 2019
Production of Gripen E for Brazil is starting, but selection of an air-to-air missile for the model is still pending.
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The Week in Defense, April 4-11, 2019

Apr 04, 2019
Turkey, U.S. still at odds over S-400; Lockheed to deliver AEHF-5 soon; Cubesat to process hyperspectral images; and sizing up the defense electronics market.

Military Space

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Growing Orbital Threats Fuel New Space Race

Apr 04, 2019
The U.S. is responding to increased Chinese and Russian space threats by building a space force and planning to spend $14 billion in fiscal 2020. Is it enough?

Rotocraft

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Future Air Ambulances Could Become Flying Hospitals

Apr 03, 2019
With helicopters playing a growing role in health care systems, Leonardo is envisioning technologies that could enable more treatments to take place inflight.

Business Aviation

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China Dashes Business Aviation Hopes Once Again

Apr 05, 2019
For the second time this decade, China is disappointing makers of business aircraft. Domestic use of the aircraft, meanwhile, has flattened.

Technology

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The Week In Technology, April 1-5, 2019

Apr 01, 2019
Digital link for aviation; Composite regional fuselage; Automotive tech for rotorcraft; Medical drone delivery; Unmanned aerial spraying.

Up Front

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Opinion: The 737 MAX Fallout’s Implications For Suppliers

Apr 02, 2019
While aerospace stakeholders hope for an optimistic outcome, they must also plan for the possibility of pessimistic scenarios.

Going Concerns

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Why U.S. And Boeing Should Negotiate To End WTO Spat

Apr 05, 2019
If the Trump administration can talk with the Taliban and North Korea, surely it can work with the EU and Airbus to end the aircraft subsidy dispute at the WTO.

Airline Intel

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Commentary: WOW Air’s Demise Is A Case Study In Flawed Fleet Decisions

Apr 03, 2019
The carrier’s collapse is the latest in a series of European airline failures. Mistakes by management are the key reason for its demise.

The Launchpad

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NASA Finds Odd Commercial Option To Reach Lunar Orbit

Apr 04, 2019
Flying the SpaceX Falcon Heavy with ULA upper stage is an option for lunar missions beyond 2022.

Viewpoint

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Opinion: Congress And The President Need To Unite On A Budget Plan

Apr 01, 2019
A look at what the administration gets right in its fiscal 2020 request and what still needs work.
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Opinion: It Is Time To Get Real On UAM

Apr 02, 2019
Analysts ponder how to harness the tremendous potential of autonomous mobility in congestion-clogged cities worldwide.

Feedback

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Letters From Our Readers (April 8, 2019)

Apr 04, 2019
Readers' focused on various aspects of the Boeing 737 MAX 8 situation, pre- and post-crash queries and conjectures.

Who's Where

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New Positions, Promotions, Honors And Elections (April 8, 2019)

Apr 05, 2019
Recent appointments, promotions and honors in the aviation and aerospace industry.

Aerospace Calendar

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Aerospace Calendar And Aviation Week Events (April 8, 2019)

Apr 05, 2019
Upcoming aviation and aerospace industry events and Aviation Week Network events