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Aviation Week & Space Technology, August 22, 2022

VOL. 184 NO. 32 August 22, 2022
Vertical Aerospace VX4 Demonstrator
Credit: Vertical Aerospace

ADVANCED AIR MOBILITY

VX4 full-scale demonstrator
article

VX4 Demonstrator Leads UK Bid For Share Of eVTOL Market

Aug 15, 2022
Vertical Aerospace’s VX4 eVTOL is set to be the first new UK-certified civil aircraft in 30 years.
Singapore Marina Bay
article

Why Volocopter Is Launching An AAM Showcase In Singapore

Aug 09, 2022
If the company can navigate the island nation’s stringent regulatory environments, other cities in Asia may follow.

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

Boeing 787 production line
article

Boeing 787 Focus Shifts To Delivery and Production Pace

Aug 10, 2022
As deliveries restart, Boeing aims to wipe out its stored backlog and bring production back up to at least five per month.
American Eagle regional jet
article

Knock-On Effect Of Pilot Premiums Rips Through Regional Market

Aug 16, 2022
American Airlines says the premiums will be strictly temporary, but others are less sure.
British Airways aircraft in flight
article

Disruption Clouds Outlook For European Network Carriers

Aug 09, 2022
While a return to profits is good news for Europe’s airline groups, getting past short-term operational issues will be the big challenge.
Ryanair takeoff
article

Europe’s LCCs See Inflation, High Fuel Prices Hurting Demand

Aug 17, 2022
As operational difficulties gradually ease, the rise in fuel prices after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is the top issue for LCCs.
Cathay Pacific aircraft at airport
article

Asia-Pacific International Rebound Still Trails Other Regions

Aug 12, 2022
While international capacity is accelerating in the Asia-Pacific region, the recovery has been twice as strong in Europe and North America.

SUPPLY CHAIN

aircraft wheel
article

Aircraft And Engine Suppliers Are Replacing Russian Titanium

Aug 15, 2022
Switch to Western sources like Allegheny Technologies and Howmet are not creating major disruptions.

SPACE

rogue cubesat
article

The Aerospace Corp.’s Infrared-Camera Cubesat Spots Rocket Launches

Aug 08, 2022
Commercial technology is catching up with military hardware.
The Antares 330
article

Northrop Turns To SpaceX And Firefly For Help With Cygnus Missions

Aug 15, 2022
Russia's ban on exporting RD-181 engines to U.S. spurs change.

DEFENSE

GE XA100 aircraft engine
article

USAF Warns F-35 Reengine Decision Needed For Health Of Industrial Base

Aug 19, 2022
Service says its programs are the only current advanced fighter engine competition, but the future of the program is in doubt.
Dark Eagle missiles
article

Hypersonic Setbacks Alter U.S. Army’s Missile Delivery Plan

Aug 18, 2022
Lockheed Martin will deliver the first Dark Eagle missiles with live warheads even as engineers continue to finalize the design.
Leonardo Helicopters rotary-wing uncrewed air system demonstrator
article

Leonardo Set Sights On 2025 Rotary-Wing Demonstrator Flight

Aug 18, 2022
The UK Royal Navy wants UAS to take on many of the surface and subsurface surveillance duties currently performed by manned helicopters.
Protector aircraft
article

The UK Is Forming SkyGuardian Cooperative Initiative

Aug 08, 2022
UK officials are establishing the MQ-9B International Cooperative Program to foster closer collaboration between operators.
article

China Exerts Maximum Military Pressure Against Taiwan

Aug 11, 2022
China is flexing military muscle in the Taiwan Strait in response to a U.S. congressional visit, showcasing possible invasion scenarios.
AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile
article

The Week In Defense, Aug. 12-18, 2022

Aug 12, 2022
More missiles for Ukraine; USAF looks to speed Wedgetail buy; Canada’s Snowbirds grounded; Joby expands Agility Prime work.
Army officers
article

The Week In Defense, Aug. 19-25, 2022

Aug 18, 2022
Space Force takes over Army satcom; Osprey crash blamed on pilot error; Philippines eyes Chinook; and MH-139 to begin military testing.

BUSINESS AVIATION

Bombardier EcoJet concept
article

Bombardier’s EcoJet Reimagines The Business Jet To Reduce Emissions

Aug 12, 2022
Bombardier prepares to fly a larger-scale model of its blended wing-body concept for a future sustainable business aircraft.

FUEL

Gevo commercial SAF plant, Net-Zero 1
article

Tax Credit Aims To Boost SAF Production In U.S.

Aug 17, 2022
Signing of the Inflation Reduction Act by President Biden introduces key mechanisms to improve the sustainability of aviation.

TECHNOLOGY

The Cessna Citation VII
article

The Week In Technology, August 15-19, 2022

Aug 17, 2022
Hydrogen for GA; TriFan reverts to turbines; Fan-in-wing eVTOL; UAM Challenge line-up

COLUMNS AND OPINION

defense innovation
article

Opinion: Why Is Engaging Entrepreneurship In Defense So Hard?

Aug 16, 2022
Pentagaon needs to leverage commercial innovation and speed adoption of new technologies.
lightplane
article

E-Powered Alternatives To Highly Demanded Trainers Emerge

Aug 16, 2022
Will this avgas-burning fleet go electric?
aircraft in flight
article

Opinion: Why Simulation Is Key To Achieving Net-Zero Carbon Emissions

Aug 10, 2022
Aerospace and defense executives are ready for a digital reinvention—it’s time for governments to facilitate the change.