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Aviation Week & Space Technology, July 12, 2021

VOL. 183 NO. 27 July 12, 2021

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

Boeing aircraft in flight
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FAA Concerns Mean Longer 777-9 Certification Timeline

Jul 07, 2021
Some problems are similar to the 787 and 737 MAX issues highlighted by regulators.
United 737 MAX
article

United Airlines Upgauging Strategy Throws 50-Seat Market Into Question

Jul 06, 2021
United’s decision to swap out its smallest regional jets for larger aircraft could jeopardize small community service.
European carriers
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Long-Haul Recovery Still Eluding European Airlines

Jul 08, 2021
Short-haul demand picking up, but Europe’s network carriers need progress on a long-haul turnaround.

FIRST TAKE

Eviation Aircraft's Alice aircraft
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First Take, July 12, 2021

Jul 09, 2021
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

DEFENSE

European endo-atmospheric interceptor concept
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European Fund Backs Regional Defense Ambitions

Jul 06, 2021
EDF will provide financial backing for R&D into technologies for future European combat aircraft, helicopters and missile capabilities.
Colombian Air Force Kfir C10
article

Sri Lanka Order Breathes Life Into Dormant Kfir Upgrade Program

Jul 07, 2021
As defense budgets globally tighten, IAI is positioning the Kfir NG as an affordable alternative to new fourth-generation jets.
Royal Netherlands Air Force F-16
article

Europe Considers Red Air Needs As Fighter Fleets Shrink

Jul 09, 2021
European Defense Agency has been conducting market research into the Europe’s adversary air needs.
An EA-18G inside an anechoic chamber
article

Production Approval Moves U.S. Standoff Jamming Beyond ALQ-99

Jul 09, 2021
The U.S. Navy plans to modernize the most critical standoff jamming system in the military’s inventory for the first time since 1971.
Trident D5
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The Week In Defense, July 9-16, 2021

Jul 09, 2021
Admiral reveals new Trident details; MEO satellite test coming in 2022; the Netherlands’ Reaper and NGI approach questioned.

FAST FIVE

Sikorsky President Paul Lemmo with S-97
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Fast Five With Sikorsky President Paul Lemmo

Jul 08, 2021
Paul Lemmo, a seasoned veteran at Lockheed Martin, chats with Aviation Week about rotorcraft and Future Vertical Lift competitions.

SPACE

Virgin Orbit’s Cosmic Girl
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LauncherOne Enters Commercial Service As Competition Grows

Jul 09, 2021
With the successful deployment of seven small satellites into low Earth orbit, Virgin Orbit has begun commercial launch service operations as…
Russian Soyuz rocket
article

OneWeb Rolling Out Broadband Service In UK, Canada, Alaska

Jul 09, 2021
Company is partnering to supply internet-via-satellite services to customers.

TECHNOLOGY

redesigned Alice aircraft
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The Week In Technology, July 5-9, 2021

Jul 05, 2021
Electric Alice reshaped; Collins’ 500-kW motor; ZeroAvia advances hydrogen; Volocopter’s EASA first; and HyFlexFuel expands SAF sources.

COLUMNS AND OPINION

CFM RISE engine
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Reading Between The Lines of GE/Safran’s RISE Project

Jul 09, 2021
Their Revolutionary Innovation for Sustainable Engines could challenge Boeing’s new narrowbody aircraft plans.
Lufthansa SAF cargo aircraft in flight
article

Synthetic Fuels Promise Carbon Neutrality But Face Scaling Challenges

Jul 08, 2021
Germany takes the lead in pushing Europe to embrace e-fuels produced from electric, hydrogen and CO2.
James E. Webb
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NASA Ponders James Webb’s Tenure As Namesake Telescope Nears Launch

Jul 08, 2021
NASA is mulling a request to rename the James Webb Space Telescope.
crash site of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752
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Opinion: How To Keep Civil Flights Safe In Conflict Zones

Jul 05, 2021
Too many lives have been lost because of failures to communicate about and in danger zones.
pair of U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles in flight
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Opinion: Inside The Battle Of Khasham In Syria

Jul 05, 2021
An exclusive excerpt from a forthcoming book explains what really happened between American and Russian air forces in the 2018 battle.

DEPARTMENTS

Aerion Supersonic jet
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Letters From Our Readers, July 12, 2021

Jul 09, 2021
Readers write about supersonic airliners, Martian dust, USAF tankers and the Lunar Roving Vehicle.
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New Positions, Promotions, Honors And Elections, July 12, 2021

Jul 09, 2021
Recent appointments, promotions and honors in the aviation and aerospace industry.
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Aerospace Calendar And Aviation Week Events, July 12, 2021

Jul 09, 2021
A roundup of upcoming conferences, exhibitions and summits.