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Magazine Issue

Aviation Week & Space Technology, September 7, 2020

VOL. 182 NO. 36 September 07, 2020

TECHNOLOGY

Exosonic supersonic passenger jet concept
article

U.S. Air Force Contract Launches New Supersonic Jet Startup

Sep 03, 2020
NASA X-59 project inspires attempt to capitalize on possible entry of low-boom supersonic jets within the next decade.
Wright Electric electrified aircraft
article

The Week In Technology, Sept. 1-6, 2020

Sep 01, 2020
ARPA-E funds electric aircraft; ERAU tests hybrid propulsion; Ambular air ambulance; Longer-range EHang; and SkyDrive flies manned eVTOL.

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

Boeing fuselage production facility
article

New 787 Problems Spotlight Boeing’s Quality Issues

Sep 03, 2020
Eight aircraft identified as needing immediate attention due to safety risks.
Wizz Air commercial jet
article

European Airlines Warn Of Barriers To Recovery

Sep 02, 2020
After moves toward recovery during the European summer season, airlines are facing up to a much tougher winter.
Singapore Airlines aircraft
article

Signs Of International Travel Restart Emerge In Asia-Pacific

Aug 31, 2020
Singapore and India are among those taking early steps to resume some international travel, although restrictions remain.

URBAN AIR MOBILITY

Vertical Aerospace's VA-1X eVTOL
article

Vertical Aerospace Targets 2024 Certification For Gull-Wing eVTOL

Aug 31, 2020
Vertical Aerospace’s new eVTOL concept faces an aggressive development timeline.

ROTORCRAFT

Hill Helicopters HX50
article

Ambitious Plans For British Light Rotorcraft Startup

Sep 02, 2020
Hill Helicopters wants to help relaunch the British rotorcraft industry with a fresh design.

DEFENSE

Israeli Air Force M-346 trainer
article

Reforging Of USAF Pilot Training Hits New Complications

Sep 04, 2020
A year-old proposal to reform the U.S. Air Force fighter pilot training pipeline is restructuring its acquisition approach again.
Kronstadt’s Grom UAS mockup
article

Russia Reveals Loyal Wingman Concept

Sep 04, 2020
The UAV concept Grom joins a growing number of Russian UAVs now in production or in development.
scramjet-powered hypersonic weapons demonstrator
article

The Week in Defense, Sept. 3-10, 2020

Sep 03, 2020
HAWC tests to resume; Opening MQ-9 possibilities; Phased-array antenna for satellites tested; Will Greece buy Rafale?

COLUMNS AND OPINION

Airbus A350 A400M H160 and Eurofighter in flight
article

Opinion: A Five-Part Strategy For Airbus

Sep 01, 2020
If Airbus prioritizes long-term outcomes, it will come out of the COVID-19 downturn stronger than ever.
Anduril’s Sentry Tower
article

What Do SpaceX, Palantir And Anduril Mean For Defense Industry?

Sep 04, 2020
From SpaceX’s recent successes to Palantir’s coming public stock offering, newcomers are making noise in A&D, but looks can be deceiving.
converging arrows
article

Opinion: A Primer For Acquisitions And Divestitures

Sep 03, 2020
Many companies miss the chance to reinvent for the future and leapfrog the status quo.