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Aviation Week & Space Technology, January 11, 2021

VOL. 183 NO. 1 January 11, 2021

URBAN AIR MOBILITY

Front-Runners And Dark Horses: Who Is Leading The UAM Race?

Jan 07, 2021

A half-dozen startups are making the pace in the race to unlock UAM, with at least as many close behind. Who will be the winners?

FIRST TAKE

First Take, Jan. 11, 2021

Jan 08, 2021

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

CARGO

Air Cargo’s Biggest Challenge: Delivering COVID-19 Vaccines

Dec 21, 2020

All eyes are on the air cargo sector as the logistical challenge of shipping COVID-19 vaccines around the world ramps up.

Regional Aircraft OEMs See New Opportunities In Freighter Markets

Jan 06, 2021

As ATR delivers its first ATR72 freighter to FedEx, Embraer considers an E190 conversion program.

BREXIT

Brexit Deal Gives Crisis-Hit Airlines And OEMs Visibility

Jan 08, 2021

Airlines and aerospace manufacturers may still face added complications, but a last-minute Brexit deal is good news.

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

U.S. ULCCs Work To Capitalize On Falling Lease Rates

Jan 08, 2021

U.S. low-cost carriers have touted nonstop networks and strong leisure bases as buoys in the pandemic, but other advantages are emerging.

PROPULSION

Rolls To Pause UltraFan Investment After Demonstrator Effort

Jan 08, 2021

Cost cuts and market uncertainty force Rolls-Royce to put brakes on UltraFan follow-up development plans.

DEFENSE

Aviation At Sea: The Future Of The Carrier

Jan 05, 2021

The U.S.’s 30-year shipbuilding plan will weigh the merits of massive aircraft carriers.

The World’s Most Powerful Ships

Jan 04, 2020

A look at the ultimate symbols of power projection—the aircraft carriers operated by a handful of nations around the globe.

Lockheed Martin U-2S high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft

AI Co-pilot Demo On U-2 Points To Future Applications

Jan 07, 2021

Landmark flight on one of Air Force’s oldest designs paves way for use of artificial intelligence in military aircraft and spacecraft.

U.S. May Face At Least $20 Billion In Defense Reductions

Jan 08, 2021

Two new U.S. national security laws are shaping how the Pentagon does business in 2021.

Japan Picks Lockheed For F-X Team

Jan 08, 2021

Lockheed will provide MHI with system integration support, defense ministry says.

concept for a Short Take-Off Utility Transport

Embraer Defense Analyzes New UAS, Military Transport Projects

Jan 08, 2021

Embraer is seeking to expand a portfolio of platforms with a family of UAS and a hybrid-electric-powered military transport.

The Week In Defense, Jan. 7-14, 2021

Jan 07, 2021

Stratcom may revamp nuclear airborne command post; Lockheed’s next OPIR tranche; GlobalEyes for UAE; and Romanian mission for MQ-9s.

SUSTAINABILITY

Sustainable Alternatives For Aircraft Handling Tackle Adoption Hurdles

Jan 07, 2021

From electric and autonomous tow vehicles to a rail system, alternative approaches to aircraft ground handling come into focus.

SAFETY

Crew Successfully Handled Altitude, Passengers After Engine Breakup

Dec 31, 2020

Flight crew showed that creativity can help manage a serious event, while cabin crew took care of raising the passengers’ spirits.

BUSINESS AVIATION

Dassault Bets On Falcon 6X Bizjet To Regain Market Share

Dec 22, 2020

After the Falcon 5X debacle, the new program is hinging on both cabin volume and cockpit technology to end slow sales.

BUSINESS

Lockheed Buying Aerojet Rocketdyne To Integrate Space And Rocket Work

Dec 29, 2020

If successful, the deal bolsters Lockheed against large primes while providing the best outcome for AJR after overhaul in recent years.

SPACE

Congress Adds New Challenges To NASA’s Artemis Plan

Jan 06, 2021

Lawmakers trimmed $1.9 billion from the space agency budget in fiscal 2021.

North Sea Could Provide German Path To Smallsat Launch

Jan 07, 2021

Germany joins race for European vertical smallsat launch competing with Norway, Sweden, Portugal and the UK.

COLUMNS AND OPINION

Opinion: How White Men Can Help Make Aerospace More Inclusive

Jan 06, 2021

As more women and minorities rise through the ranks in aerospace engineering, they will bring their own cultures with them.

Why A&D Is Next Frontier For SPACs

Dec 11, 2020

Chances are you have never heard of an SPAC. But you or someone you know might be working for one in 2021—and you could be an investor.

Lufthansa Faces Huge Problems In Planned Transformation

Jan 07, 2021

Management insists permanent structural change is needed whereas unions try to return to pre-crisis labor conditions as soon as possible.

Opinion: Why The Airbus-Boeing Duopoly Is On The Edge

Jan 07, 2021

The COVID-19 crisis has dented Airbus’ and Boeing’s growth trajectories and boosted China’s quest to become an aerospace powerhouse.

Opinion: What’s On Aerospace And Defense Industry’s Mind For 2021?

Jan 04, 2021

COVID-19 may force companies to change their supply chains, workforces and digital resilience.

Opinion: Why Canceling The 2021 Paris Air Show Was A Good Move

Jan 05, 2021

If an industry premised on uniting humanity cannot gather, then what hope is there? The answer is: Plenty, just a little less for salespeople.

Opinion: How The Purpose Of Air Shows Is Misinterpreted

Jan 04, 2021

Air shows are primarily about the enormous and intricate industry that creates ever-improving platforms and systems.

ASK THE EDITORS

How Will Russia And China Respond To U.S. Space Force?

Dec 15, 2020

Ask the Editors: China and Russia are not likely to follow in U.S. footsteps and establish separate space force branches within their militaries.

DEPARTMENTS

Letters From Our Readers, Jan. 11, 2021

Jan 08, 2021

Readers write about the Moon base race, Boeing 737 MAX sensors, remote piloting, HyFly flight tests and remembering David M. North.

New Positions, Promotions, Honors And Elections, Jan. 11, 2021

Jan 08, 2021

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

Aerospace Calendar And Aviation Week Events, Jan. 11, 2021

Jan 08, 2021

A roundup of upcoming conferences, exhibitions and summits.

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URBAN AIR MOBILITY

FIRST TAKE

CARGO

BREXIT

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

PROPULSION

DEFENSE

SUSTAINABILITY

SAFETY

BUSINESS AVIATION

BUSINESS

SPACE

COLUMNS AND OPINION

ASK THE EDITORS

DEPARTMENTS