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Aviation Week & Space Technology, April 26, 2021

VOL. 183 NO. 16 April 26, 2021

SPACE

NASA Expands Ingenuity Flight-Test Envelope On Mars

Apr 30, 2021

Up to five test runs of the rotorcraft are planned by May 4.

Ingenious Ingenuity Paves Way For Follow-On Mars Rotorcraft

Apr 23, 2021

The short flight-test effort aims to prove rotorcraft and other aircraft types could play a key role in future planetary exploration.

Six Decades Of Mars Exploration

Apr 23, 2021

A glimpse of historic Mars missions since 1965 documented in the AW&ST digital archives.

Europe’s Launcher Reusability Drive Weakens Ariane 6 Program

Apr 21, 2021

While Ariane 6 is overcoming the last technical hurdles, reusability demonstration programs are making progress.

FAST FIVE

Ellen Stofan, undersecretary for science and research, Smithsonian Institution

Fast Five With Smithsonian’s Ellen Stofan On Ingenuity’s Flight

Apr 23, 2021

“This is the first powered flight on another planet. Let that blow your mind for a minute.”

DEFENSE

How Germany’s Military Fleet Is Evolving

Apr 23, 2021

From replacing the Tornado fighter to buying new unmanned aircraft systems, a look at potential deliveries.

European MALE UAV Contract Is Within Reach

Apr 22, 2021

European industry is finally within reach of beginning development on a MALE UAS to compete with offerings from U.S. and Israel.

The Week In Defense, April 22-29, 2021

Apr 22, 2021

General warns of Chinese space prototype; U.S. Army wants FVL upgrades; Singapore’s new operational tanker; and T-7 aft fuselage arrives.

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

Boeing Delivering, Selling Stored 737 MAXs

Apr 21, 2021

The company expects little disruption from new electrical system problem.

Breeze, Avelo Launch Into Rebounding U.S. Domestic Air Travel Demand

Apr 22, 2021

Two new airlines will start flying in the coming months in the U.S. While the timing is similar, their business models are different.

Chinese Airlines Resume Growth After Peak Season Setback

Apr 20, 2021

China’s domestic capacity has surged back after a COVID-19 spike put the brakes on the country’s busiest travel period.

BUSINESS

Spirit AeroSystems Grows Lean, Digital To Prepare For Airline Recovery

Apr 19, 2021

Long-sought changes have the potential to turn Spirit’s 20th-century-style factories into marvels of digitally driven lean manufacturing.

TECHNOLOGY

EHang two-seat intracity EH216 eVTOL aircraft

The Week In Technology, April 19-23, 2021

Apr 20, 2021

EHang’s longer-range eVTOL; Aska flying car; Pipistrel cargo UAV for China; Xwing autonomy demo; and ANA flies Wingcopter.

ASK THE EDITORS

Will Airlines Require Pilots To Be Vaccinated For COVID-19?

Apr 16, 2021

Ask the Editors: Flight crews favor vaccination, but requirements depend on airline policies and local laws, which are changing quickly.

COLUMNS AND OPINION

Grounded By The Pandemic, Air Shows Are Launching Again

Apr 22, 2021

After hundreds of North American air shows were canceled last year due to the pandemic, the performers are launching for glory again.

Opinion: Three Reforms Essential To Continuing U.S. Space Leadership

Apr 19, 2021

The nation needs to declassify technology, rely on private industry and compete for routine space missions.

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