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Magazine Issue

Aviation Week & Space Technology, September 26, 2022

VOL. 184 NO. 37 September 26, 2022

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

Emirates and United airliners
article

Former Foes United Airlines And Emirates Start New Partnership

Sep 20, 2022
United, like American and Delta, once fought a lobbying fight against Gulf carriers. Now it is joining forces with Emirates.
United airliner
article

Aircraft Lessors Recognize Headwinds But Remain Bullish

Sep 23, 2022
Despite many concerns about a continued air travel recovery, lessors and aircraft financiers back making major deals.
Heart’s ES-30
article

Swedish Startup Heart Scales Up Electric Regional Airliner To 30 Seats

Sep 20, 2022
ES-30 will fly short routes on batteries, with hybrid system for reserve requirements and extended range.
Eviation Alice GlobalX
article

GlobalX Alice Deal Boosts Eviation Prospects

Sep 15, 2022
Miami-based Global Crossing Airlines Group (GlobalX) has signed a letter-of-intent (LOI) for 50 all-electric Eviation Alice aircraft as part of plans to introduce sustainable services for growing markets in Florida, the Bahamas and around the Caribbean.
Qantas aircraft
article

Fleet And Takeover Moves Shake Up Australian Regional Market

Sep 22, 2022
Qantas and Rex eye fleet changes and seek to complete regional carrier acquisitions.

FIRST TAKE

Kittyhawk AAM vehicle
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First Take, Sept. 26, 2022

Sep 23, 2022
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

FAST FIVE

Republic Airways President & CEO Bryan Bedford
article

Fast Five: Republic CEO On FAA Denial Of Pilot Training Exemption

Sep 21, 2022
Bryan Bedford, Republic Airways CEO, chats with Aviation Week about the FAA and his hunt for more pilots.

SPACE

Avio’s Vega C
article

Europe’s Path To A More Independent Space Program

Sep 22, 2022
After the loss of Soyuz, Amazon helps buttress Arianespace’s manifest.

DEFENSE

Boeing MQ-25
article

U.S. Navy Wants Its Carrier Air Wing 60% Uncrewed

Sep 19, 2022
Navy leaders are setting requirements for Collaborative Combat Aircraft to increase the radius of ships, following the MQ-25’s lead.
aerial view of fighter aircraft
article

New U.S. Navy Weapons Plan Favors Speed Over Range

Sep 19, 2022
The need for speed is emerging as more important than the need for range for air-to-air and air-to-surface missiles.
KC-46 tanker
article

USAF Clears KC-46 To Deploy Long Before Official Operational Decision

Sep 23, 2022
Air Mobility Command decides it can longer wait and “play chicken” with Boeing.
Fury UAS
article

AI-Piloted Concepts Emerge As U.S. Air Force Ponders Options

Sep 23, 2022
U.S. defense industry embraces flexibility and diversity in aircraft design for a future fleet of proposed Collaborative Combat Aircraft.
MQ-4C
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MQ-4C Moves Closer To Permanent Indo-Pacific Presence

Sep 20, 2022
Unveiling the first MQ-4C Triton highlights a decade-old vision of continuous maritime patrol from high altitude over the Indo-Pacific.
Airbus A330
article

Exercise Pitch Black 2022: A Showcase For MRTT Tanking

Sep 21, 2022
France, Germany and other nations used the Airbus A330 to demonstrate long-distance deployment in the Asia-Pacific region.
aircraft in flight
article

Ministers Eye Less Stringent German Defense Export Rules

Sep 20, 2022
A new security strategy prompted by the conflict in Ukraine could redefine the role of the military in Germany and how it views defense exports.

SUPPLY CHAIN

GKN Aerospace’s new wiring facility in Pune, India
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Aerospace And Defense Industry Confronts Wave Of New Owners

Sep 21, 2022
Growing mergers and acquisitions bring new owners to old assets, and often a very different ownership and operating style.

TECHNOLOGY

ASX’s Sigma Six aircraft
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The Week in Technology, Sept. 19-23, 2022

Sep 19, 2022
Detroit show debut for eVTOL; Compact rotary hybrid engine; Fuselage-integrated hydrogen tank; and Air Force targets autonomy innovation.

COLUMNS AND OPINION

Lufthansa aircraft
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Commentary: Lufthansa’s Turbulent Route Back To Competitiveness

Sep 19, 2022
German state fund WSF has sold its last stakes in Lufthansa. Now the real work to reposition the airline can begin.
F-35 in flight
article

Opinion: Why AETP Is The Best Solution For The F-35

Sep 21, 2022
The Adaptive Engine Transition Program is a competitive way to make sure the F-35 remains a competitive aircraft.
F135 engine
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Opinion: Why The Pentagon Should Modernize The Existing F135 Engine

Sep 21, 2022
The Enhanced Engine Program upgrade for the F-35 would save billions of dollars.

DEPARTMENTS

U.S. Air Force aircraft
article

Letters From Our Readers, Sept. 26, 2022

Sep 23, 2022
Readers write about classified defense projects, solo cruising, SLS sealant and China's aviation industry.
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New Positions, Promotions, Honors And Elections, Sept. 26, 2022

Sep 23, 2022
Recent appointments, promotions and honors in the aviation and aerospace industry.
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Aerospace Calendar And Aviation Week Events, Sept. 26, 2022

Sep 23, 2022
A roundup of upcoming conferences, exhibitions and summits.