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Aviation Week & Space Technology, May 16, 2022

VOL. 184 NO. 19 May 16, 2022

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

Alaska Skywest aircraft
article

U.S. Regional Aircraft Utilization Declines During Pandemic Recovery

May 11, 2022
Renewed focus on narrowbody aircraft and the U.S. pilot shortage challenge RJ operations.
Airbus MSN11000
article

Airbus Pursues Rate Increases As Supplier Concerns Persist

May 12, 2022
Market demand for the A320neo family remains strong, but Airbus is delaying A321XLR entry-into-service due to certification issues.
JetBlye and Spirit aircraft
article

JetBlue Is Increasingly Vulnerable After Spirit Bid Fails

May 13, 2022
The New York-based carrier badly needs to find a new niche—could it be Airbus A220-300 point-to-point operations?
Air France aircraft in flight
article

Europe’s Airlines See Strong Summer Ahead

May 09, 2022
After reduced quarterly losses, European legacy carriers are looking forward to growing demand and profitability.

FIRST TAKE

aircraft on tarmac
article

First Take, May 16, 2022

May 13, 2022
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

FLYING THE FALCON 8X

Falcon 8X
article

Advanced Flight Controls Anchor Dassault Falcon 8X Safety, Efficiency

May 11, 2022
Aviation Week Network evaluation pilot James Albright puts Dassault’s flagship business jet through its paces.

SPACE

Boeing CST-100 Starliner attached to a United Launch Alliance Atlas V
article

Boeing Starliner Space Taxi Poised For Uncrewed Flight Test, Take 3

May 13, 2022
After 29 months, Boeing will again attempt to fly its commercial space taxi to the space station.
The Vega C
article

Vega C Will Kick Off Revamp Of Europe’s Space Launch Services

May 10, 2022
With its first launch in the offing, Vega C is to start a series of key and long-awaited evolutions in Arianespace’s offering.
Prometheus cubesats satellites
article

Demonstrators Smoothing Path Toward UK ISR Constellation

May 12, 2022
Initial efforts for Istari will be focused on the development of a synthetic aperture radar, but additional capabilities will be added.
Lockheed Martin-General Motors’ LMV
article

Lunar Rover Hopefuls Explore New Approaches

May 11, 2022
Lockheed Martin-General Motors lunar vehicle designed to transit moon autonomously for prepositioned rendezvous with incoming missions.
JAXA-Toyota Lunar Cruiser
article

JAXA And Toyota Progress Cruiser Plan

May 12, 2022
Mini-rover Moon landing planned for later this year to prove technology for pressurized JAXA-Toyota Lunar Cruiser.

DEFENSE

Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk production
article

What Is Next For Sikorsky’s UH-60 Black Hawk

May 09, 2022
Sikorsky looks for new international buyers, upgrades for U.S. Army helos.
Viasat satellite
article

The Week In Defense, May 12-19, 2022

May 12, 2022
Russia blamed for Viasat attack; MQ-9B adds short-takeoff capability; U.S., Japan to study loyal wingman; and Black Hawk sustainment.

WORKFORCE

Manufacturing worker with assembly line
article

French Aerospace Industry Tackles Hiring Conundrum

May 10, 2022
French industry launches new promotion effort to hire young production workers amidst concern low interest may hamper production ramp-up.

TECHNOLOGY

Stargazer

Flying On The Last TriStar

May 09, 2022
Aviation Week flew aboard Stargazer—the last flying Lockheed L-1011 TriStar—to experience procedures involved in air-launching a rocket.
ZeroAvia Dornier 228 testbed aircraft
article

The Week In Technology, May 9-13, 2022

May 10, 2022
ZeroAvia’s second testbed; Hydrogen for GA; Cyrogenic propulsion plan; and Hydroplane modifies Cherokee.

COLUMNS AND OPINION

technician
article

Opinion: Developing A Shared Investment Supply Chain Strategy

May 12, 2022
When OEMs launch a new airplane program, they will need supplier partners to help shoulder the burden of development.
A parting shot of Uranus backlit by the Sun, taken by the Voyager 2
article

Scientists Set Priorities For Next Decade Of Planetary Exploration

May 13, 2022
After Mars Sample Return, scientists want a flagship mission to Uranus.
mechanics working on aircraft
article

Australian Startup Selects Liquid Ammonia For Decarbonized Aviation

May 13, 2022
Australian startup believes ammonia fuel can allow existing engines and aircraft to be modified to carbon-free propulsion.
Ukrainian servicemen unload FIM-92 Stinger Manpads
article

Opinion: The End Of Air Assault?

May 10, 2022
The war in Ukraine shows that the battlefield has become a harsh environment for helicopters and sweeping airborne maneuvers.

DEPARTMENTS

United Express aircraft
article

Letters From Our Readers, May 16, 2022

May 13, 2022
Readers write about Jindivik target drone low-altitude trials, fuel hedging and methane as spacecraft fuel.
article

New Positions, Promotions, Honors And Elections, May 16, 2022

May 13, 2022
Recent appointments, promotions and honors in the aviation and aerospace industry.
article

Aerospace Calendar And Aviation Week Events, May 16, 2022

May 13, 2022
A roundup of upcoming conferences, exhibitions and summits.