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Magazine Issue

Aviation Week & Space Technology, October 26, 2020

VOL. 182 NO. 43 October 26, 2020

PROPULSION

SAGE 2 open-rotor tests
article

Safran And GE Avio Aero Propose New Open-Rotor Engine Demo

Oct 23, 2020
Plans for major technology demonstrators to shape next generation of single-aisle airliner firming up in Europe and U.S.
TTBW objective airliner concept
article

NASA Prepares For Next Generation Of Single-Aisles

Oct 23, 2020
Transonic Truss Braced Wing, electrified propulsion small-core turbofans and high-rate composites top NASA’s priorities

FIRST TAKE

Crowded airport
article

First Take, Oct. 26, 2020

Oct 23, 2020
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

SPACE

Asteroid Bennu
article

NASA Asteroid Sampler Nails Touch-And-Go Maneuver

Oct 23, 2020
Samples from asteroid could reveal more about building blocks for life.
Ronald Reagan State of the Union Address

A Timeline Of The International Space Station

Oct 21, 2020
Here is a look at some of the key milestones in station’s development and use.
Candarm2 robotic arm
article

Open For Business: Commercial Facilities On The ISS

Oct 19, 2020
Here is a look at some of the commercially developed and operated hardware on the International Space Station.

DEFENSE

artist rendering of U.S. Army Precision Strike Missile
article

U.S. Army Flexes New Land-based, Anti-Ship Capabilities

Oct 20, 2020
Faced with a rapidly growing Chinese Navy, the U.S. Army is seeking to adapt a land-based targeting system for a maritime strike role.
front fuselage based on the public Tempest design
article

Tempest Technology Seeking Path To Approval

Oct 19, 2020
Leonardo tests advanced integrated radar and electronic warfare system planned for UK Tempest Future Combat Aircraft System.
AFJT concept illustration
article

Airbus Spain Pursues Jet Trainer Concept

Oct 21, 2020
Future trainer could tutor pilots for European Future Combat Air System.
Boeing AGM-84H Standoff Land Attack Missile
article

The Week in Defense, Oct. 23-30, 2020

Oct 23, 2020
Taiwan cleared for missile sales; Bell starts attack helo parts production; Telesat, Lockheed team on SDA; more money for military intel.

BUSINESS

Cobham Aviation Services Embraer 190
article

Private Equity Pushes Into Aerospace And Defense

Oct 20, 2020
While public investors avoid A&D as effects of COVID-19 ripple across industry, private equity is rushing in.

AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

control room center
article

Europe Presses Ahead With Modernizing Air Traffic Management

Oct 19, 2020
Data link and ADS-B will be instrumental for improved European air traffic management, but key countries are late in implementation.

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

Spring Airlines Airbus A320
article

Spring Expands Fleet As Passenger Numbers Grow

Oct 22, 2020
The low-cost carrier is developing new markets at home. The industry returned to domestic activity levels months ago.

U.S. ELECTION PREVIEW

Profiles of Donald Trump and Joe Biden
article

U.S. Presidential Candidates Will Face Stagnant Defense Budget

Oct 22, 2020
A detailed look at defense investments under a Trump or Biden administration.
Amy McGrath, Kim Mangone, Mitch McConnell, Kevin McCarthy
article

U.S. Congressional Races To Watch

Oct 22, 2020
Democrats Amy McGrath and Kim Mangone are challenging two of the most powerful Republicans in Congress, Senate Majority Leader Sen. Mitch McConnell …

LAUREATES 2020

art
article

Aviation Week Unveils 2020 Grand Laureate Winners

Oct 21, 2020
Aviation Week editors honored more than two dozen 2020 Laureate Awards winners from around the globe in a virtual event.

MARKETPLACE

Sierra Turbines created by 3-D printing
article

Startups Embrace Additive Manufacturing For Speed To Market

Oct 22, 2020
From Boom to Joby, aviation startups are turning to 3D printing to reduce time and cost required to field new products.

TECHNOLOGY

Kawasaki’s K-RACER-IV
article

The Week In Technology, Oct. 19-23, 2020

Oct 19, 2020
Kawasaki’s compound; Rolls’ eVTOL rig; ADAC OKs multicopters; Aerion’s eSTOL linkup; Eve for UAM; and Compact rotary power.

COLUMNS AND OPINION

earth concept art
article

Opinion: ‘Efficiencies’ Alone Cannot Solve U.S. Defense Budget Crunch

Oct 23, 2020
Under a flat budget, the Pentagon should increase competition, invest in soft power, reinvent conops and tap digital technologies.
article

Berlin Brandenburg Airport Nightmare Ends After A Nine-Year Delay

Oct 21, 2020
The whole project has been deeply embarrassing for German engineering and infrastructure planning.

DEPARTMENTS

NASA Administrators Panel screenshot
article

Letters From Our Readers, Oct. 26, 2020

Oct 23, 2020
Readers write about Aviation Week webinars, hydrogen-powered aircraft, and Rolls-Royce’s future.
article

New Positions, Promotions, Honors And Elections, Oct. 26, 2020

Oct 23, 2020
Recent appointments, promotions and honors in the aviation and aerospace industry.
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Aerospace Calendar And Aviation Week Events, Oct. 26, 2020

Oct 23, 2020
A roundup of upcoming conferences, exhibitions and summits.