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Aviation Week & Space Technology, February 21, 2022

VOL. 184 NO. 7 February 21, 2022

SUPPLY CHAIN

leaders from Boeing and VSMPO-Avisma at 2021 Dubai Airshow
article

Will Forgings And Castings Be the Weak Link in the Supply Chain?

Feb 15, 2022
Every production ramp-up has chokepoints, but determining where they will be is not so obvious.

FIRST TAKE

nine-seat LMS-901 Baikal light turboprop aircraft
article

First Take, Feb. 21, 2022

Feb 18, 2022
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

SINGAPORE AIRSHOW | COMMERCIAL AVIATION

777X making its Asian debut
article

Slow Singapore Airshow May Mark Start Of Promising Year

Feb 18, 2022
Executives at the show described 2022 as a “year of transition,” a turning point before the industry accelerates in 2023 and beyond.

SINGAPORE AIRSHOW | DEFENSE

Dassault Aviation Rafale fighter aircraft
article

Indonesia Pivots On Fighter Options, But Details Are Elusive

Feb 18, 2022
A major Rafale sale to Indonesia shakes up murky Southeast Asia fighter spending plans.
Blue Spear anti-ship cruise missile
article

IAI Prepares For Long-Delayed ‘Year Of The IPO’

Feb 17, 2022
The Israeli manufacturer is adapting to a future split-ownership structure.
Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021 showing Royal Australian Air Force EA-18G Growler, F/A-18F Super Hornet, F-35A and U.S. Air Force B-52
article

A Changing Dynamic For U.S. In The Pacific

Feb 18, 2022
The U.S. military is relying more on allies in the region as American companies aim to increase manufacturing in Pacific nations.

DEFENSE

rendering of Lockheed Martin’s proposed LMXT tanker
article

U.S. Air Force ‘Bridge Tanker’ Competition Heats Up

Feb 16, 2022
Lockheed outlines Its production plans, while Boeing keeps quiet, and a new underdog emerges.
Samad UAS
article

Without Conventional Airpower, Yemen’s Houthis Turn To UAS

Feb 15, 2022
U.N. report finds Yemeni rebels have increased the range and firepower of their UAS response to Saudi-led strikes.
Pilatus PC-12 Spectre
article

Irish Defense Capabilities Are On Course For Transformation

Feb 14, 2022
Combat aircraft could be in the cards for Ireland if it decides on defense capabilities comparable with similar-size European nations.
Lockheed Martin AIR6500 concept
article

The Week In Defense, Feb. 16-23, 2022

Feb 16, 2022
Australia hires U.S. firms for JADC2 program; UK, U.S. join forces on rotor requirements; Raptor heads to UAE; and Raytheon’s new execs.

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

Frontier and Spirit aircraft in flight
article

Analysts Are Mostly Bullish On Frontier-Spirit Merger Prospects

Feb 15, 2022
Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines are teaming up to create a mega-ULCC on a scale never seen in the U.S. domestic market

SAFETY

flight deck operator training
article

New FAA Guidance Seeks To Unify Pilot Competencies

Feb 14, 2022
Managing flightpath is emphasized as a key piloting concept that leverages various tools.

MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND OVERHAUL

American Boeing 787 in flight
article

Recovery Puts Pressure On Aftermarket Supply Chain

Feb 16, 2022
How the post-pandemic recovery of airline traffic is likely to strain MRO capacity.

SPACE

SpaceX’s first orbital Starship spacecraft
article

SpaceX May Speed KSC Buildup If Environmental Issues Arise In Texas

Feb 17, 2022
The FAA is spearheading an environmental review of SpaceX’s Boca Chica Beach spaceport in Texas.
crew for Polaris Dawn mission
article

SpaceX, Isaacman Sign Deal For Up To Three More Private Charters

Feb 17, 2022
The kickoff mission, slated for late 2022, includes first-ever civilian spacewalk.
Starlink satellite launch
article

SpaceX Loses 80% Of Newest Starlink Satellites

Feb 17, 2022
After a successful launch and deployment came a satellite-killing solar storm.

SUSTAINABILITY

Rolls-Royce electric aircraft
article

Batteries Have Potential For Aviation, If Needed Investment Is There

Feb 15, 2022
While batteries show promise for aviation propulsion, more targeted investments are needed to realize their potential.
Universal Hydrogen 1-megawatt powertrain
article

How Much Could Hydrogen Reduce Aviation Emissions?

Feb 18, 2022
Hydrogen-powered aviation is started with smaller regional aircraft, but how far can it go in decarbonizing commercial aviation?

TECHNOLOGY

Elbit’s Hermes StarLiner UAS in flight
article

The Week In Technology, Feb. 14-18, 2022

Feb 14, 2022
Israeli UAS certified; hybrid-electric Brazilian; Seastar’s “Mini Me”; Boeing’s big SAF buy; hydrogen aviation in South Korea

COLUMNS AND OPINION

Lift Aircraft Hexa multicopter
article

Hybridization Would Expand Potential Uses For Lift’s Personal EVTOL

Feb 15, 2022
Hybridizing the Hexa ultralight eVTOL could open up new markets for Lift Aircraft.
Embry-Riddle researcher and students with helicopter simulator
article

Opinion: Let’s Prove That Virtual Reality Enhances Pilot Training

Feb 16, 2022
It’s time to ramp up research to validate VR training technologies with insights from academic, industry and military experts.

DEPARTMENTS

Katie Martin's son JW glancing through AW&ST
article

Letters From Our Readers, Feb. 21, 2022

Feb 18, 2022
Readers write about Boeing 2021 orders, AW&ST as family reading, and single-pilot operations.
article

New Positions, Promotions, Honors And Elections, Feb. 21, 2022

Feb 18, 2022
Recent appointments, promotions and honors in the aviation and aerospace industry.
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Aerospace Calendar And Aviation Week Events, Feb. 21, 2022

Feb 18, 2022
A roundup of upcoming conferences, exhibitions and summits.