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Aviation Week & Space Technology, December 13, 2021

VOL. 183 NO. 49 December 13, 2021

AEROSPACE & DEFENSE 2022| COMMERCIAL AVIATION

Boeing 777-9 prototype
article

Airbus, Boeing See Strong Narrowbody Demand Despite Disruptions

Dec 08, 2021
The airframers face another year of focus on operational and quality issues, market uncertainties and product development challenges.
airport terminal
article

Can Airline Recovery Transcend Ongoing Pandemic Challenges?

Dec 06, 2021
The airline industry anticipated a strong rebound in 2022, but more border closures and restrictions will make that harder to achieve.
manufacturing raw materials
article

As Suppliers Face New ‘More For Less’ Reality, Who Will Survive?

Dec 09, 2021
In 2022, commercial aero suppliers will begin a new era facing more costs, pressure and work—and fewer lower tier providers in the end.
Wizz Air aircraft at takeoff
article

Low-Cost Carriers Play To Strengths Gained During Pandemic

Dec 07, 2021
LCCs recover faster than their legacy peers.

SUSTAINABILITY

Airbus ZEROe
article

Technology Project Bolsters Europe’s Hydrogen Ambition

Dec 10, 2021
Far-reaching progress in fuel efficiency and hydrogen transition should be accompanied by swift fleet replacement, says Clean Aviation executive.

AEROSPACE & DEFENSE 2022| DEFENSE

Austrian Eurofighter Typhoon
article

A Look at Military Aircraft Competitions in 2022 and Beyond

Dec 09, 2021
Over the next decade, countries around the globe will need 3,787 new aircraft, opportunities worth $135 billion to aerospace companies.
article

Defense Systems Data Center, 2022-26

Dec 09, 2021
Forecasts, snapshots and aircraft to watch.
B-21 bomber
article

U.S. Bomber Fleets On Chopping Block As B-21 Debuts

Dec 06, 2021
A likely B-21 debut in 2022 could spur a wave of B-2 and B-1 retirements.
demonstrators for the Bell V-280 (bottom) and Sikorsky- Boeing Defiant X
article

U.S. Military Rotorcraft Agenda Dominated By FLRAA Decision In 2022

Dec 08, 2021
A 13-year-old process finally concludes in 2022 with the contract award for the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft.
Space Development Agency Director Derek Tournear
article

U.S. Space Development Agency Prepares For Launch

Dec 07, 2021
The SDA’s Tranche 0 is slated to launch next September, one month before the agency officially joins the Space Force.
Gen. Anthony Cotton, commander, Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC)

Six Defense Sector People To Watch In 2022

Dec 07, 2021
A guide to leaders shaping military programs in 2022.
Baykar’s Bayraktar TB2 tactical UAV
article

Drone Technology Propels Turkey’s Defense Diplomacy and Exports

Dec 09, 2021
Turkey’s vision of becoming one of the world’s great arms exporters is being boosted by the country’s UAV technologies.

DEFENSE

Defense Secretary Austin
article

How Will The Next Pentagon Strategy Deal With China?

Dec 10, 2021
U.S. Defense Department strikes a balance between raising tensions with Beijing and its case for urgent modernization.

2021 PHOTO CONTEST

Iron Dome missiles launch to counter rockets

2021 Photo Contest Finalists: Scenes Of War

Dec 09, 2021
Photos submitted for the Aviation Week Photo Contest’s Defense category usually are from training missions or air shows. But the hostilities in…
Attack

2021 Photo Contest Finalists: Attack Aircraft And Bombers

Dec 10, 2021
Attack aircraft and bomber crews maintain their readiness through training in this broad range of aircraft. Some of these images are from training…

TECHNOLOGY

Atea eVTOL aircraft
article

The Week In Technology, Dec. 6-10, 2021

Dec 06, 2021
Redesigned eVTOL; Swarming cargo glider; UK hydrogen regional; Dornier goes electric; and Drones on Cape Cod.

COLUMNS AND OPINION

article

The Weekly Debrief: UAE Flips For Rafale, Canada Flops For Super Hornet

Dec 06, 2021
A pair of fighter contract decisions two days apart reveals the fickle nature of international arms deals.