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Magazine Issue

Aviation Week & Space Technology, May 2, 2022

VOL. 184 NO. 17 May 02, 2022

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

boeing 777x production line
article

Certification, Contract Challenges Drive Boeing First-Quarter Losses

Apr 29, 2022
The OEM says longer certification timelines are a new fact of life as development woes and fixed-price contracts force first-quarter losses.
United Airlines aircraft
article

U.S. Airlines Brace For Prolonged Pilot Shortage

Apr 27, 2022
Carriers predict a return to profitability in the second quarter, but pilot staffing challenges loom large.

FIRST TAKE

boeing T-7 rollout
article

First Take, May 2, 2022

Apr 29, 2022
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

DEFENSE

ballistic missiles launch
article

Asia-Pacific Region Looks Inward For Missile Technology

Apr 25, 2022
More Asian states are building their own missiles to keep up with new threats.
concept of F-22 with new upgrades
article

New Leadership Reimagines U.S. Air Force Fighter Fleet Structure

Apr 29, 2022
F-35 and F-15EX programs face near-term cuts as U.S. Air Force makes new push for Next-Generation Air Dominance.
Royal Australian Air Force E-7 Wedgetail
article

U.S. Air Force Will Buy Boeing’s Wedgetail

Apr 28, 2022
737-based E-7A, originally designed for Australia, to serve airborne warning and control mission.
Hsiung Feng II missile
article

The Week in Defense, April 28-May 5, 2022

Apr 28, 2022
Taiwan’s new hypersonic R&D office; North Korean nuke pledge; Capella Space raises cash for analysis; and Lockheed’s radar upgrades.

WAR IN UKRAINE | COMMERCIAL AVIATION

Aeroflot Airbus A350
article

Russian Leased Aircraft Seizures Top 220

Apr 29, 2022
Russian operators’ reregistration push triggered by new Russian law permitting operators to take ownership of leased assets.

FUEL

BPBioJet employee with truck
article

EU Law To Greenlight Select Sustainable Aviation Fuel Feedstocks

Apr 25, 2022
The airline industry has high expectations for SAF but green lobbyists warn using some of the fuels may create more problems.

SPACE

Axiom-1 mission
article

Axiom Gives NASA Preview Of Increasingly Complicated ISS Ops

Apr 29, 2022
Private astronaut mission’s bonus days on ISS shift next crew launch.

PROPULSION

Ampaire Eco caravan
article

Ampaire Ground-Tests Hybrid-Electric Caravan

Apr 25, 2022
Once again an independent company, Ampaire has begun ground-testing a Cessna Grand Caravan modified to hybrid-electric propulsion. 

ROTORCRAFT

Defiant X helicopter
article

Sikorsky Eyes Growth Markets, Old And New

Apr 26, 2022
Ahead of its centennial, legendary rotorcraft company Sikorsky Aircraft is seeing several opportunities for growth, the company CEO says.

ADVANCED AIR MOBILITY

the Air One facility in Coventry
article

eVTOL Vertiport Template Gaining International Traction

Apr 28, 2022
The city of Coventry is playing its part in bringing eVTOL vertiports to the world.
Honeywell simulator
article

Honeywell Starts Testing eVTOL Automation Concept

Apr 27, 2022
Aerospace components manufacturer aims to slash training needed to fly eVTOL aircraft.

TECHNOLOGY

model of Cessna Citation VII with folding-tip, long-span wing
article

The Week in Technology, April 25-29, 2022

Apr 25, 2022
Airbus advances X-plane; BAE joins GE on hybrid; Seaglider takes to water; Cross-country on hydrogen; and manufacturing LH2 tanks.

COLUMNS AND OPINION

Booing 777-9 in flight
article

Daily Memo: Widebody Woes—It Is Worse Than You Thought

Apr 22, 2022
By the first quarter of this year, twin-aisle deliveries and backlogs by value had declined to just 30% of the market.
Rocket Lab assembly
article

Why There Will Be A Microburst Of Space Mergers And Acquisitions

Apr 25, 2022
The space sector has unique propellants when it comes to M&A, which is likely to create a “melt-up.”
Boeing 777X
article

Commentary: Boeing Faces More Difficult Choices In 737 MAX Fallout

Apr 29, 2022
Issues with delays to the first 777X deliveries show the depth and breadth of Boeing’s challenges.
University of Michigan aerospace engineering class
article

Opinion: Five Megatrends Higher Education Must Address

Apr 26, 2022
The curriculum for engineering must expand to include flexible interdisciplinary coursework and hands-on laboratory experience.

DEPARTMENTS

UK Royal Navy aircraft carrier deck
article

Letters From Our Readers, May 2, 2022

Apr 29, 2022
Readers write about airborne early warning aircraft, Defense Department cuts to F-35 orders and UK Royal Navy uncrewed platforms.
article

New Positions, Promotions, Honors And Elections, May 2, 2022

Apr 28, 2022
Recent appointments, promotions and honors in the aviation and aerospace industry.
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Aerospace Calendar And Aviation Week Events, May 2, 2022

Apr 29, 2022
A roundup of upcoming conferences, exhibitions and summits.