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Aviation Week & Space Technology, October 11, 2021

VOL. 183 NO. 40 October 11, 2021

Business Aviation

Gulfstream G800
article

Gulfstream Unveils Two New Aircraft

Oct 07, 2021
Gulfstream Aerospace debuts the G400 and G800, in stealthy development for years. Here’s how they fit into the OEM’s portfolio.
touch-based flight deck
article

Honeywell’s Anthem: Flight Deck With A Future

Oct 05, 2021
Honeywell introduces its fifth generation of integrated flight deck with advanced air mobility as the launch market.

First Take

Lockheed Martin has delivered a 60-kW-­class high-energy laser weapon prototype
article

First Take, Oct. 11 2021

Oct 08, 2021
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Commercial Aviation

Boeing 777-9 assembly facility
article

Boeing Works To Smooth 777X Production Transition

Oct 04, 2021
As flight tests continue, Boeing is focused on ensuring a problem-free production ramp-up for the 777-9 from 2023 onward.
American flight crew
article

American Pilot Improvement Program Focuses On What Goes Right

Oct 04, 2021
Focusing on routine tasks and deviations from them yields different views of safety risk.
JetBlue aircraft on tarmac
article

IATA Commits To Net-Zero Emissions By 2050

Oct 08, 2021
The airline industry is now aiming for a net-zero emissions target, to be reached by 2050.

Defense

F135 engine
article

F135 Depot Rebounds, But F-35 Engine Shortage Worsens

Oct 08, 2021
Pratt & Whitney expects a multiyear recovery from a growing engine availability crisis that has grounded dozens of F-35As.
Air Force C-5M airlifter
article

Afghan Airlift To Shape Air Force Doctrine, Future Operations

Oct 07, 2021
What can Kabul teach the military about evacuation missions?
K-560 Severodvinsk nuclear submarine
article

The Week In Defense, Oct. 7-14, 2021

Oct 06, 2021
Russia’s Zircon missile; Japan tests F-35B on carrier; U.S. Air Force looks for next-gen protections; and F-35A drops B61 test bomb.

Technology

eVTOL air taxi
article

Honda Launches R&D Programs Geared Toward eVTOL, Smallsat Launchers

Oct 04, 2021
Japanese carmaker plans to fly prototype hybrid-electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing air taxi in 2023.
NASA’s Electric Powertrain Flight Demonstration
article

The Week in Technology, Oct. 4-8, 2021

Oct 04, 2021
NASA electric demos; Otter satellite servicer; Zero-emissions airports; Robotic maintainer; Textron’s eVTOL?

Space

Prime Minister Boris Johnson
article

UK Needs Private Sector To Unleash Space Growth

Oct 05, 2021
The UK wants to grow its space sector, but a lack of government funding means it will need to rely on the private sector.

20 Twenties

article

2021’s 20 Twenties: Budding Innovators In A&D

Oct 05, 2021
Aviation Week Network recognizes 20 exceptional students who are on course to change the face of the aerospace and defense industry.

Columns and Opinion

James Webb Space Telescope on launchpad
article

Flagship Observatory Headed To Launch Site

Oct 08, 2021
Transportation to the launch site, like everything with Webb, is complicated.
students in classroom
article

Would You Recommend An A&D Career To Your Daughter?

Oct 05, 2021
The face of A&D long has been seen as “pale, stale and male.” To save the future, that might finally have to change.
aviation fuel tanker
article

2021 Looks Like Key Year For Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Oct 08, 2021
Europe will start requiring SAF in 2025, gradually ramping up the required percentage. U.S. considers SAF tax credits.
Lilium electric aircraft
article

Aviation Needs Could Provide Advanced Batteries With A Path To Market

Oct 08, 2021
Automotive batteries will only take aviation so far.

Departments

tanker
article

Letters From Our Readers, Oct. 11, 2021

Oct 08, 2021
Readers write about defense for tankers, Chinese ICBM silos and responsibility, accountability and authority of FAA-appointed designated certification authorities.
article

New Positions, Promotions, Honors And Elections, Oct. 11, 2021

Oct 08, 2021
Recent appointments, promotions and honors in the aviation and aerospace industry.
article

Aerospace Calendar And Aviation Week Events, Oct. 11, 2021

Oct 08, 2021
A roundup of upcoming conferences, exhibitions and summits.