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Magazine Issue

Aviation Week & Space Technology, March 7, 2022

VOL. 184 NO. 9 March 07, 2022

ROTORCRAFT

Leonardo’s AW109 Trekker light helicopter
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Rotorcraft Industry Eyes Road To Recovery

Feb 28, 2022
An order uptick is giving the rotorcraft industry confidence that it is emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Safran testing of Makila engine with 100% SAF
article

Industry Studies How To Make Rotorcraft More Sustainable

Mar 01, 2022
Helicopter operations are a small fraction of global annual aviation fuel usage, but the industry wants to join aviation’s green efforts.
Bell 525 super-medium helicopter
article

Bell’s Market Prospects Brighten As 525 Icing Tests Loom

Mar 04, 2022
As the long-running certification of the 525 enters a new phase, steady sales sustain a bridge to a busier year ahead for Bell.
Airbus H160 helicopter over Gulf of Mexico
article

Airbus Closes In On Crucial U.S. Approvals For H160

Mar 02, 2022
Lack of FAA approval has held back the H160’s entry into service.
Turkish Aerospace Industries T625 P1 flight-test aircraft
article

Turkey’s Indigenous Helicopters Advance Toward Market Entry

Mar 03, 2022
Turkish Aerospace eyes “aggressive price policy” for international sales of indigenous Gokbey twin-engine medium rotorcraft.

FIRST TAKE

Airbus A400M airlifter
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First Take, March 7, 2022

Mar 04, 2022
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

WAR IN UKRAINE | DEFENSE

A Ukrainian Air Force An-26
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Fierce Ukrainian Resistance Foils Early Russian Rout

Mar 04, 2022
Russia's week-old war has been harder and costlier than Moscow expected, presaging a prolonged, brutal conflict in Ukraine.
Kremlin strikes on Ukraine
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Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Shakes Europe’s Defense Posture

Mar 03, 2022
Russia’s actions appear to have healed NATO and EU rifts and roused German aims of becoming a pillar of European defense.
Eurofighter
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NATO Aircraft Assemble on Alliance’s Eastern Edge

Mar 04, 2022
Fighters, tankers, intelligence and surveillance, and uncrewed aircraft are on high alert at 30 locations.

WAR IN UKRAINE | COMMERCIAL AVIATION

S7 Boeing 737-8Joe Walker
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Commercial Aviation OEMs Expect Limited Impact From Ukraine Crisis

Mar 03, 2022
Sanctions may have a fast and sweeping effect on Russian air transport, which cannot rely on local production or services.
Finnair aircraft
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Airlines Count The Cost Of Russia’s Invasion Of Ukraine

Mar 04, 2022
Restrictions, rerouting and the rising cost of fuel will impact airlines aiming for a recovery from the COVID-19 crisis.

WAR IN UKRAINE | SPACE

article

Ukraine’s Space Industry Faces Uncertain Future

Mar 03, 2022
Yuzhmash survives Russia’s opening strikes, but the Ukrainian company’s business may be disrupted for the long term.
NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei
article

ISS Partnership Faces What May Be Its Greatest Challenge

Mar 03, 2022
The 15-nation partnership faces its strongest challenge amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

American Airlines 787 aircraft
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Boeing 787 Faces Scrutiny Beyond Delivery Restart

Mar 01, 2022
The FAA will inspect each 787 aircraft before clearing it for delivery, mirroring its process on the 737 MAX.

SPACE

composite image of star HD84406
article

Webb Telescope Primary Mirror Coming Into Alignment

Feb 28, 2022
Techniques developed to repair Hubble have been repurposed to shape Webb telescope’s primary mirror.
Northrop Grumman SpaceLogistics Mission Extension Pod and Mission Robotic Vehicle
article

Satellite-Servicing Mission Lands Customer and Launch Agreement

Mar 01, 2022
Northrop’s Mission Robotic Vehicle to install life-extension pod on Australian Optus satellite.

DEFENSE

long-range cruise missile launched from EC-130SJ
article

USAF Special Operations Command Adapts CounterInsurgency Fleet

Mar 01, 2022
Using C-130s as floatplanes and cruise missile launchers is part of AFSOC’s latest pivot to Asia.
Hongdu Aviation L-15 Falcon fighter aircraft
article

Emirati Plans For Chinese Jet Trainer Could Further Muddy U.S. Ties

Mar 02, 2022
After a decade of deliberation, Abu Dhabi has opted to buy a Chinese platform for its future jet trainer.

TECHNOLOGY

Hinetics high-power-density electric motors
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The Week In Technology, Feb. 28-March 4, 2022

Feb 28, 2022
ARPA-E funds electric; DLR opens Winglab; River rescue drone; Northrop’s Digital Shadow; Heavylift cargo UAV; Astroscale restarts demo.

ASK THE EDITORS

Neste truck, Helsinki Airport
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Ask the Editors: When Will You Blow The Whistle On SAF?

Mar 04, 2022
Production of SAF from many sources other than cooking oil is coming online.

COLUMNS AND OPINION

boeing nma concept image
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Opinion: Why The Next Year Will Be Crucial For Boeing

Feb 28, 2022
If Boeing does not begin a new airliner this year, its ability to launch one will be increasingly constrained.
executive portraits
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Who’s Where Among Aerospace And Defense Leaders?

Mar 01, 2022
In the first two months of 2022, the industry has reverberated with sudden departures or surprising leadership changes.
Aeroflot aircraft
article

Commentary: What The Ukraine Invasion Means For Commercial Aviation

Mar 03, 2022
Airlines, lessors and manufacturers will all feel the pinch of sanctions against Russia.
Russian President Vladimir Putin
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Opinion: Ukraine’s Nuclear Threat Today Is Nonexistent

Mar 04, 2022
Putin’s false pretext for war will stain Russia’s reputation for decades.
national flags
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Editorial: What Can Be Learned From The War In Ukraine

Mar 04, 2022
Russia’s invasion has reawakened Western democracies and shown the limits of brute force.

DEPARTMENTS

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Letters From Our Readers, March 7, 2022

Mar 04, 2022
Readers write about hydrogen propulsion and single-piloted commercial transport.
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New Positions, Promotions, Honors And Elections, March 7, 2022

Mar 04, 2022
Recent appointments, promotions and honors in the aviation and aerospace industry.
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Aerospace Calendar And Aviation Week Events, March 7, 2022

Mar 04, 2022
A roundup of upcoming conferences, exhibitions and summits.