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Aviation Week & Space Technology, August 10, 2020

VOL. 182 NO. 32 August 10, 2020

DEFENSE

XQ-58A drone
article

Skyborg Awards Set Stage For Revolution In Manned-Unmanned Teaming

Aug 05, 2020
How the Air Force Research Laboratory has put autonomous technology at the forefront of future air warfare since 2017.
Regional Glide-Phase Weapon System
article

Missile Defense Agency Reveals Hypersonic Defense Vision

Aug 07, 2020
A two-year evaluation has coalesced into plans to field a sea-based interceptor as quickly as possible.
Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft
article

Spanish Government Makes Defense Commitments To Keep Airbus Jobs

Aug 05, 2020
Spain could lead development of a jet trainer to train pilots for the FCAS as part of an effort to bolster Airbus’ in-country presence.
BAE factory of the future control room
article

Future Fighter Factory Technology Will Make Tempest Low-Cost

Aug 04, 2020
BAE Systems will build a full-scale fuselage section of the notional Tempest design in its factory of the future trials.
Rocket Lab Electron launch
article

The Week In Defense, Aug. 6-13, 2020

Aug 06, 2020
NRO’s new approach to satellites; Russia’s S-70 acceleration; defining “Attritable” in dollar terms; Collins’ training device.

PROPULSION

Virgin's delta-wing concept aircraft
article

Rolls-Royce Links With Boom, Virgin On Supersonic Ventures

Aug 06, 2020
Boom and Virgin Galactic agreements with Rolls-Royce mark a potential competitive ramp-up in the commercial supersonic market sector.

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

Airbus assembly line
article

European OEMs Are Adapting To New Normal

Aug 03, 2020
As Airbus is reconciling production rates and deliveries, its CEO sees the current situation as manageable for the supply chain.
Boeing 777-9 first flight
article

737 MAX, 777X Progress Offer Rays Of Light For Boeing

Aug 06, 2020
Both the 737 MAX and the 777X programs are key to helping Boeing emerge from a historic industry downturn.
Ruili Airines aircraft on runway
article

Chinese Cities Will Again Put Money Into Airlines

Aug 07, 2020
Private ownership in China has been in retreat, because governments are willing to pay for air services.
AirAsia X Airbus A330
article

Asia’s Long-Haul LCCs Face Up To Post-COVID-19 Landscape

Aug 05, 2020
Asia-Pacific has led the way on low-cost long-haul, but even the pioneers are facing post-coronavirus challenges.

SPACE

lunar landing design
article

Freed Of Motor Limit, South Korea Can Lift Launch Capability

Aug 06, 2020
KARI plans to send a 300-kg probe to the Moon on a KSLV-2 with solid-propellant boosters.

UNMANNED AVIATION

Wing’s hybrid Hummingbird drone
article

The Sun is Setting On The FAA’s Drone Partnership Initiative

Aug 04, 2020
The FAA does not plan to extend the UAS Integration Partnership Program after October.

TECHNOLOGY

Dufour tiltwing eVTOL demonstrator
article

The Week In Technology, Aug. 3-7, 2020

Aug 03, 2020
Swiss eVTOL demo; EASA advances AI; suborbital spaceplane; AeroTEC advances electric; EHang expands; and Sunglider flies higher.

ASK THE EDITORS

Electric Aircraft Group aircraft in flight
article

What Are The Advantages And Challenges Of Electric-Powered Airliners?

Jul 31, 2020
Ask the Editors: There’s a way to go before propulsion electrification, but the type certification of aircraft begins to lay the bricks.

COLUMNS AND OPINION

oneweb satellite
article

Opinion: The UK’s OneWeb Gamble

Aug 05, 2020
The odds of repurposing the satellites for GNSS are limited.
Boeing aircraft in factory
article

Opinion: Suppliers Are Key To Aviation’s COVID Recovery

Aug 04, 2020
Leaders who embrace digital transformation can help hard-hit companies rebound from the pandemic.