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Aviation Week & Space Technology, April 25, 2022

VOL. 184 NO. 16 April 25, 2022

PROPULSION

Rolls-Royce composite fan case
article

Rolls-Royce Begins UltraFan Demonstrator Assembly

Apr 18, 2022
Rolls-Royce is pinning its turbofan’s future on UltraFan technologies, a vision to be tested this year with its first demonstrator.
steam-injection engine technology
article

Pratt Outlines Hydrogen Steam-Injection Engine Concept

Apr 19, 2022
Pratt & Whitney steam-injection concept makes a virtue of hydrogen fuel challenges for future single-aisle engine designs.
RDE with vehicle concept
article

Pratt And U.S. Air Force Accelerate Rotating Detonation Engine Plan

Apr 21, 2022
Air Force speeds studies with Pratt on potential pressure gain combustion benefits for low-cost, high-performance supersonic propulsion.
Safran technicians assembling propulsion units
article

Safran Hones Electric Propulsion Strategy

Apr 22, 2022
In a cooperative effort with would-be manufacturers of electric aircraft, the French turbine engine specialist diversifies.

WAR IN UKRAINE | DEFENSE

Tactial drone team using R18 octocopter drone
article

Ukraine War Showcases Tactical Airpower of Quadcopters

Apr 22, 2022
Donated drones used for the first time at scale in a high-intensity conflict.
a Ka-52 loaded with S-8 unguided rockets
article

Russian Helicopters Take A Beating In Ukraine

Apr 20, 2022
Despite advanced self-defense systems, Russian helicopters are suffering losses.

WAR IN UKRAINE | COMMERCIAL AVIATION

aircraft in flight
article

Russia Sanctions May Reshape Airline Traveler Flows

Apr 21, 2022
With U.S., EU and UK destinations unavailable for Russian travelers, new traffic trends could evolve.

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

Volaris aircraft in flight
article

Mexican Airlines Prepare For A Robust Recovery

Apr 20, 2022
Mexican airlines remain bullish on the rebound in air travel demand.

SPACE

future GPS IIIF space vehicle model
article

Upgrade Road Map For GPS Builds On New Capabilities

Apr 19, 2022
U.S. Space Force to select ride-share payloads for final GPS III vehicles as prelude to plans with Lockheed Martin for multirole mission.

DEFENSE

Rotating detonation engine
article

Rotating Detonation Engine Powers Secret Tactical Missile Program

Apr 21, 2022
After spending decades in the laboratory, a new propulsion technology enters testing on weapon system.
ABL Space Systems aerospike engine design
article

AFRL Responsive Space X-Vehicle Flight Tests On Track For 2023

Apr 20, 2022
Long-held U.S. Defense Department vision for rapid space launch capability could edge closer to reality with Air Force Research Laboratory demonstration.
U.S. Air Force E-4B Nightwatch
article

House Panel Reviews Plan For New Nuclear Communications Fleet

Apr 22, 2022
A House panel is scrutinizing the U.S. Air Force’s plan to replace its E-4B Nightwatch fleet, with concerns about the process playing out slowly and the ability of the existing Boeing 747-based aircraft to meet the mission.
Northrop Grumman wingman aircraft
article

The Week In Defense, April 20-27, 2022

Apr 21, 2022
Selling a bomber family; Serbia to consider Eurofighters; Brazil seeks MRTT tankers; and senators ask for Ukraine coordinator.

TECHNOLOGY

CCY-01 cargo eVTOL concept
article

The Week In Technology, April 18-22

Apr 18, 2022
Cyclorotor cargo UAV; SAF from cement; Natural composites; AAM for offshore wind; Airbus hydrogen hookups.

COLUMNS AND OPINION

aircraft technician
article

Shortage Of Veteran Aircraft Maintainers Is Growing And Concerning

Apr 22, 2022
Why are we still teaching dope and fabric repair in a gigabyte world?
connect airlines Q400
article

Opinion: Is It Time For A Turboprop Resurgence?

Apr 18, 2022
The U.S. domestic airline market carried 926 million passengers, of which roughly 165 million—almost 20%—took flights shorter than 450 mi. (the “regional market”) in 2019.