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Aviation Week & Space Technology, July 5, 2021

VOL. 183 NO. 26 July 05, 2021

DEFENSE

FPS-124 radar at North Warning System Site LAB-3
article

NORAD Plots New Course For North Warning System Replacement

Jun 29, 2021
A new way to process data from older radars might allow NORAD to operate the airborne early-warning system above the Arctic for years.
gallium nitride ground-based military radars
article

Fighter Radars Poised For Gallium Nitride Breakthrough

Jun 28, 2021
Gallium nitride has migrated across terrestrial radar applications for a decade but is ready to enter the challenging market for fighters.
Lockheed Martin F-35
article

Switzerland Chooses F-35s To Replace F/A-18s And F-5s

Jul 02, 2021
Switzerland looks to the U.S. to meet future air defense needs with F-35 and Patriot selections.
civil H160 on assembly line
article

H160M Program To Shape Airbus And French Forces’ Future In Helicopters

Jul 01, 2021
In hopes of a firm order from the French government soon, Airbus Helicopters starts work on the H160M.
Air Force F-35 aircraft
article

The Week In Defense, July 1-7, 2021

Jul 01, 2021
Committee halts practice of adding F-35s; GA-ASI Skyborg flies; Hensoldt to integrate German sigint aircraft; and Japan’s UH-2.

FAST FIVE

U.S. Space Force Brig. Gen. Stephen Purdy
article

Fast Five: Brig. Gen. Stephen Purdy

Jun 30, 2021
The commander of the 45th Space Delta on improving launch ranges in the future.

PROPULSION

GKN-led H2GEAR projec
article

Cryogenic Electric Propulsion Eyed For Zero-Emission Commercial Flight

Jul 01, 2021
Liquid hydrogen, cryogenic cooling and electric propulsion are coming together in European and UK research programs.

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

EGNOS precision approaches
article

Europe Mandates Use Of Satellite Augmentation For Aircraft Navigation

Jul 01, 2021
As the benefits of satellite navigation are answering pressing needs, a European mandate is to accelerate its adoption by carriers.
Spirit Airlines aircraft
article

LCCs Descend On Miami International Airport

Jun 29, 2021
LCCs are pouring into Miami International in response to cost structure changes and surging demand.
Jet Airways aircraft at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport
article

Court Ruling Paves Way For Jet Airways Return

Jun 30, 2021
While the key slots question must still be resolved, court approval has boosted the airline’s revival prospects.
Air Canada airliner
article

Canada Stands Firm On Cautious Approach To Reopening

Jun 28, 2021
Canada takes baby steps in lifting travel restrictions.
Colombian LCC Viva airliner
article

Colombian Airlines Jockey For Position

Jul 02, 2021
Incumbents and new entrants in Colombia’s aviation industry are primed to compete as trends improve.

TECHNOLOGY

General Motors Hydrotec fuel-cell power cube
article

The Week In Technology, June 28-July 2, 2021

Jun 28, 2021
Fuel cells for aircraft power; Blade UAM expands; Volocopter Paris flight; Vertiport partnerships; and Japan SAF flights.

COLUMNS AND OPINION

Boeing widebody aircraft
article

Why Is Boeing Urging A Rapprochement With China?

Jun 28, 2021
It is an inconvenient truth that China means a lot to Boeing—and to U.S. foreign trade, manufacturing and employment.