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Aviation Week & Space Technology, February 15, 2021

VOL. 183 NO. 6 February 15, 2021

DEFENSE

Lockheed Martin’s Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile
article

Airpower Demands Drive Air-Launched Cruise Missile Evolution

Feb 09, 2021
With advanced air defense threats proliferating, the demand for advanced standoff air-launched cruise missiles is increasing.
U.S. Air Force Boeing B-52 cruise missile weapons bay
article

Cruise Missiles Rise To Top Of U.S. Weapons Agenda

Feb 09, 2021
A diverse mix of hypersonic and subsonic cruise missiles is now in development.
MBDA Storm Shadow/Scalp air-launched cruise missile
article

Diverging UK, French Views Challenge European Cruise Missile Plans

Feb 10, 2021
Initial studies on a UK/French Future Cruise/Anti-Ship Weapon have been completed, and an assessment phase is due to follow.
AIDC F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo indigenous fighter
article

Developing Nations Are Accelerating Cruise Missile Evolution

Feb 11, 2021
Although pockmarked with failures, cruise missile development is accelerating across the world.
U.S. Air Force KC-46A inflight refueling
article

Next-Generation Tanker Set To Enter Key Analysis Phase

Feb 08, 2021
Advanced Air Refueling program seeks a sharp break from decades-old approach to inflight refueling.
helicopter concept
article

India’s HAL Eager To Involve Private Sector On New Medium Rotorcraft

Feb 09, 2021
Hindustan Aeronautics has already matured the design for the IMRH and is now awaiting program go-ahead from the government.
National Guard honor Chief Warrant Officer Daniel Prial funeral
article

The Week In Defense, Feb. 11-18, 2021

Feb 11, 2021
Review of UH-60 crashes sought; Northrop to participate in AAR studies; Boeing wins Harpoon contract; and DARPA’s LongShot.

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

parked aircraft
article

Aircraft Leasing Gains More Power, But Only At A Price

Feb 10, 2021
The big lessors are in much better financial shape than their customers, and their market share and influence will only rise as they provide customers financial help.
parked aircraft
article

EASA’s 737 MAX Work Underscores Growing Regulatory Divide

Feb 12, 2021
Agency’s focus is primarily on pilot human-factors issues.
Hainan Airlines aircraft
article

Bankruptcy Deals Another Blow To HNA’s Dwindling Empire

Feb 11, 2021
Restructuring could bring more ownership changes in HNA Group’s stable of airlines, airports and lessors.
COVID-19 passenger screening at airport
article

Travel Clampdowns Dampen Airlines’ Hopes

Feb 08, 2021
Tightening restrictions are getting in the way of airlines’ expectations of a summer recovery.

AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

air traffic control tower
article

Crisis May Help Europe’s Traffic Control Tackle Structural Issues

Feb 09, 2021
Confronted with a dramatic drop in traffic, European ANSPs see a chance to modernize and rethink air traffic management.

SPACE

UK Pathfinder vertical launch concept
article

Californian Rocket To Lead UK Satellite Launch Efforts

Feb 12, 2021
Lockheed Martin envisages 2022 debut launch for UK Pathfinder satellite mission, but so does the competition.

TECHNOLOGY

GKN Aerospace Skybus electric passenger aircraft
article

The Week In Technology, Feb. 8-12, 2021

Feb 08, 2021
GKN’s electric Skybus; Europe looks to medical UAM; NASA’s water rocket; German e-fuels; and Slovenian unmanned team.

ASK THE EDITORS

Lockheed Martin F-117
article

Will U.S. Army Missile Buys Mean Fewer U.S. Air Force Bombers?

Feb 05, 2021
Ask the Editors: Warfare has changed over the decades, so what worked in previous conflicts may no longer be the way to go.

COLUMNS AND OPINION

airborne Joby S4 eVTOL aircraft
article

Can UAM, Advanced Air Mobility Escape From The Hype Phase?

Feb 10, 2021
Disruptive paradigms are not a new threat to commercial aviation, even this century, yet here we are. Is this time different?
SpaceX Transporter-1 launch
article

Opinion: Will SpaceX Spur Another Wave Of Smallsat Innovation?

Feb 10, 2021
Its ride-share program challenges current economics and boosts the need for in-space propulsion.