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Magazine Issue

Aviation Week & Space Technology, August 2, 2021

VOL. 183 NO. 30 August 02, 2021

DEFENSE

modified MQ-9
article

General Atomics Explains Vision For Skyborg Combat Role

Jul 29, 2021
Aircraft propulsion concepts, radio-frequency sensors, mesh networks and autonomous control systems are driving a reimagining of roles.
Boeing P-8
article

Franco-German Maritime Patroller Project Facing Guillotine

Jul 28, 2021
Dassault is proposing the Falcon 10X maritime patroller as the Atlantique replacement, after Germany opts for the P-8.
Pratt & Whitney F135 engine
article

The Week in Defense, July 29-Aug. 6, 2021

Jul 29, 2021
How to ease engine shortage?; NDIA creates think tank; missile defense laser development; and Lockheed takes $225 million charge.

SPACE

Space ISAC Watch Center
article

How To Tackle The Space Sector’s Cyber Challenge

Jul 26, 2021
A nonprofit organization is uniting industry and academia to protect on-orbit assets.

SUSTAINABILITY

aircraft taking off
article

Aviation Braces For Climate Change’s Effect On Operations

Jul 29, 2021
Aviation has been accustomed to being described as a culprit for climate change, but it should also see itself as a likely casualty.
aircraft being refeuled with SAF
article

Airports See Role In Encouraging Increase In Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Jul 26, 2021
Europe is making the introduction of sustainable aviation fuels at airports a big part of its strategy to fight climate change.

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

IndiGo Airbus A320neo
article

Asian LCCs Could Have Edge In Post-Pandemic Market

Jul 30, 2021
Low-cost model will likely be better suited to new landscape than full-service carriers, at least for the short term.
parked Singapore Airlines aircraft
article

Asia-Pacific Governments Chart Course To International Reopening

Jul 27, 2021
Australia, Singapore and Thailand describe road maps for easing border restrictions.
American Airlines jetliner
article

Robust Demand Propels U.S. Airlines Closer To Profitability

Jul 28, 2021
As profitability becomes more of a reality, U.S. airlines are working to restore networks and create high levels of fleet optionality.

TECHNOLOGY

Cessna Grand Caravan EX aircraft
article

The Week in Technology, July 26-30, 2021

Jul 26, 2021
Electrifying caravans; Hybrid Dash 8 demo; Unmanned SAR; Fractional VoltAero owners; Evaluating electric aircraft; Battery-powered R44.

COLUMNS AND OPINION

XPeng two-seat Voyager X2 eVTOL
article

What Role Will Automotive Industry Play In Advanced Air Mobility?

Jul 27, 2021
Automakers are eyeing the market, directly by developing eVTOL vehicles or indirectly by providing investment, expertise and suppliers.
Comac’s C919
article

Opinion: Can Comac’s C919 Ever Reach Full-Rate Production?

Jul 30, 2021
The program still faces many run-of-the-mill manufacturing challenges as well as foreign trade hurdles.