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Magazine Issue

Aviation Week & Space Technology, October 25, 2021

VOL. 183 NO. 42 October 25, 2021

SUSTAINABILITY

ecoDemonstrator
article

Boeing ecoDemonstrator Assumes Growing Role

Oct 19, 2021
Despite unprecedented fiscal pressures, Boeing says continuing ecoDemonstrator support is investing in the future as sustainability takes center stage.
ecoDemonstrator
article

Alaska Airlines Sets Out Sustainment Road Map

Oct 19, 2021
Alaska Airlines calls for more support on sustainable fuels as it looks for efficiency gains through ecoDemonstrator involvement.
Magni650 electric propulsion unit
article

MagniX Charges Ahead With Electric Aviation Power Plan

Oct 20, 2021
MagniX sees FAA special conditions approval for electric engines for retrofit and new-build as gateway to rapid market growth.
Alice prototype aircraft in final assembly
article

Eviation On Track For All-Electric Alice Completion

Oct 20, 2021
Despite pandemic-related supply chain disruption, the redesigned Eviation Alice is in final assembly ahead of first flight by year-end.

FIRST TAKE

South Korean aircraft
article

First Take, Oct. 25, 2021

Oct 21, 2021
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

DEFENSE

Sikorsky/Boeing SB-1 Defiant demonstrator
article

Future Vertical Lift Entries Take Different Approaches With Prototypes

Oct 21, 2021
After years of flying, one potential Black Hawk replacement will stay in the air as the other is broken down to inspect wear and tear.
soldier carrying artillery shell
article

Ramjet-Powered Artillery Moves Beyond Experimental Status

Oct 18, 2021
A decade-long investment by Nammo in solid-fuel ramjets has proven the feasibility of the technology for artillery applications.
KF-21 fighter
article

The Week In Defense, Oct. 22-28, 2021

Oct 22, 2021
South Korea’s stealth plans; U.S. steps toward the E-7; Assembling Safran engines in Texas; and Army signs deal for SAR data integration.

BUSINESS AVIATION

cabin mockup HondaJet 2600 concept
article

Business Aviation Community Gathers Again For Signature Trade Show

Oct 21, 2021
After NBAA-BACE was canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic, the business aviation community reconvened in Las Vegas.

SPACE

Blue Origin’s New Shepard passengers
article

International Space Station Takes On New Role As Movie Set

Oct 20, 2021
Science fiction becomes science fact as iconic Star Trek actor flies in space.
William Shatner aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard capsule
article

An Emotional Shatner Sees Life, Death In Blue Earth And Black Space

Oct 20, 2021
Actor returns from spaceflight deeply touched by experience.
United Launch Alliance Atlas V launch
article

NASA Probe Heads For Close Look At Asteroids Trapped In Jovian Orbit

Oct 20, 2021
The mission, which is costing NASA $981 million, including the launch, is the first to the Trojan asteroids.
NTS-3 satellite concept image
article

NTS-3: Reinventing Satellite Navigation

Oct 18, 2021
U.S. Air Force experiments with satellite to augment GPS.

PROPULSION

aircraft wreckage from fan blade failure incident
article

Boeing's Request To FAA Details 777, 737 Nacelle Changes

Oct 20, 2021
Modifications target issues that came to light in five different occurrences. Planned phase-in of upgrades needs FAA approval.

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

aircraft in MRO hangar
article

Airbus Covets Central Role In Services

Oct 19, 2021
As sharing and analyzing data is proving increasingly effective, Airbus intends to build on the momentum and grow in services.
Air India aircraft on tarmac
article

Turnaround Hurdles Loom For Air India’s New Owner

Oct 20, 2021
Tata Group has won the right to buy Air India, but it faces many challenges to move it toward profitability.

MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND OVERHAUL

United Airlines aircraft on tarmac
article

Old Narrowbodies Hang On As U.S. Domestic Demand Spikes

Oct 22, 2021
Long-term retirement totals expected to stay the same, but revised timing could create supply chain issues.

TECHNOLOGY

Diamond Aircraft eDA40 battery-powered aircraft
article

The Week In Technology, Oct. 18-22, 2021

Oct 19, 2021
Diamond e-trainer; Cyclorotor lifts off; VoloDrone in a truck; Fuel-cell test site; and Airflow power options.

COLUMNS AND OPINION

Capitol Building
article

Opinion: Five Uncertainties Facing The Defense Market

Oct 19, 2021
Congressional behavior, midterm elections, new technologies and rising startup companies are likely to drive change in the 2020s.

DEPARTMENTS

De Havilland Canada aircraft
article

Letters From Our Readers, Oct. 25, 2021

Oct 22, 2021
Readers write about the turboprop age, satellite constellations, electric propulsion, UAP, U.S. military diversity and F-35 reengining.
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New Positions, Promotions, Honors And Elections, Oct. 25, 2021

Oct 22, 2021
Recent appointments, promotions and honors in the aviation and aerospace industry.
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Aerospace Calendar And Aviation Week Events, Oct. 25, 2021

Oct 22, 2021
A roundup of upcoming conferences, exhibitions and summits.