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Magazine Issue

Aviation Week & Space Technology, May 25, 2020

VOL. 182 NO. 21 May 25, 2020

DEFENSE

helicopter
article

Fleet Strategy For Elite Aviation Unit Hangs On U.S. Army Decisions

May 19, 2020
The 160th Special Operations Regiment is eager to shed hand-me-down fleets, but will Army decisions let them?
unmanned light sport aircraft
article

SOCOM Reveals Deployment Of Slovenian-Made UAS

May 21, 2020
Special Forces looking for low-cost options to support ground troops in remote areas.
satellite constellation
article

DARPA Reduces Risk Ahead Of Blackjack LEO Constellation Demo

May 21, 2020
Four launches will reduce risk for key technologies behind DARPA’s Blackjack autonomous LEO constellation demonstration.
next-gen fighter concept
article

Autonomous Technology Prompts Ethics Considerations For German FCAS

May 19, 2020
Germany is leading on taking an ethical and responsible approach to the technologies in FCAS. When will its partners follow?

COVID-19 CRISIS

parked aircraft
article

OEMs Increase Efforts To Boost Confidence In Air Travel

May 19, 2020
Reaffirming current protocols and developing new ones are both in the cards.
jet
article

How The COVID-19 Crisis Could Change Europe’s Airport Landscape

May 20, 2020
When traffic starts to grow again, Europe’s system of hubs and secondary airports may evolve.
aircraft in flight over mountains
article

Domestic Route Rankings Highlight Recovering Asia-Pacific Markets

May 18, 2020
Asian markets dominate global rankings as some rebound from the COVID-19 crisis faster than those in the U.S. and Europe.
interior of passenger aircraft
article

COVID-19 Is A Crucible For IFC/IFE Businesses

May 22, 2020
The IFC/IFE sector is reeling along with all aviation. Analysts and executives see sunnier days eventually, but also darkening clouds.

URBAN AIR MOBILITY

evtol
article

Walmart Executive Backs eVTOL Startup Archer

May 21, 2020
The latest internet entrepreneurs to put money into UAM hope to set their company apart with a safe, quiet low-cost vehicle.

AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

aerial view of airport
article

Istanbul Airport Project Induces Multiplex Route Network

May 21, 2020
Local controllers and Eurocontrol experts build complex air traffic architecture as the project advances.

SPACE

moon exploration
article

NASA Lays Out Policy Blueprint For International Moon Exploration

May 20, 2020
U.S. proposal extends and expands guidelines for cooperation on lunar missions and beyond.
satellite in orbit
article

Challenge Of FCC’s Ligado Ruling Planned

May 18, 2020
U.S. Senate hearing fails to resolve why the FCC approved access to spectrum near GPS frequencies, with conditions.
rocket test
article

All Signs Point To First Firefly Alpha Test Launch In September

May 18, 2020
High-tempo test schedule puts Firefly on track for September debut with Alpha launch vehicle.

UNMANNED AVIATION

ultra uav
article

Medical Drone Flights Demonstrate Confidence In BVLOS Operations

May 19, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic accelerates demonstration of BVLOS drone flights as the UK pushes for wider use of the technology.

TECHNOLOGY

electric-vertical-takeoff-and-landing aircraft concept
article

The Week In Technology, May 18-22, 2020

May 18, 2020
UK future flight vision; sandbox for UAVs; making LEO safer; augmented-reality landings; connected by balloon.

COLUMNS AND OPINION

aviation cybersecurity
article

Opinion: Aviation’s Cybersecurity Imperative

May 22, 2020
Increased connectivity creates new vulnerabilities—from avionics to inflight-entertainment networks and airline back-end operations.
chart
article

As Manufacturing Reshapes After COVID-19, Size Will Matter

May 20, 2020
Among major trends COVID-19 is expected to spur in A&D manufacturing is the big will gobble up others or take back more work.
old air force one
article

Virginia Aerial Application Outfit Restores First Air Force One

May 21, 2020
“Ike” Eisenhower’s Connie is the only privately-owned former Air Force One saved from the scrap heap
aircraft takeoff
article

Opinion: Defense Is Unscathed By COVID-19? Think Again.

May 22, 2020
The defense sector is faring well in the COVID-19 crisis, but gargantuan new levels of government debt signal trouble ahead.