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Aviation Week & Space Technology, October 17, 2022

VOL. 184 NO. 40 October 17, 2022
C919 aircraft

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

Comac C919 aircraft
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Comac C919 Certified As Arrival of Revamped MC-21 Shifts To 2024

Oct 11, 2022
The Comac C919 will soon fly scheduled services, but the UAC MC-21 is being held back by fallout from the Russia-Ukraine war.
Pipistrel trainer aircraft
article

New Pilot Program Could ‘Rescue’ Regional Business, Mesa CEO Says

Oct 12, 2022
Mesa Air Group Chairman and CEO Jonathan Ornstein says a new pilot development program is about time-building, not formal training.
engine wheel
article

Safran Takes A Fresh Look At Electric Taxiing System

Oct 10, 2022
Safran thinks an electric taxiing system could save up to 4% of fuel burn on narrowbodies.

SPACE

carrier rocket Long March-5B blastoff
article

Many Launchers Emerge From China’s Crewed Lunar Program

Oct 12, 2022
Without schedule pressure to develop the Long March 9, China pursues resusable designs.

DEFENSE

Xian Y-20 fighter aircraft in flight
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China Teases New Bomber, But Timing Remains Unclear

Oct 13, 2022
As Airshow China 2022 draws near, speculation grows about what new aircraft may be on display.
PRSM Increment 1
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Ramjet-Rocket PRSM Variant Nears Competitive U.S. Army Award Decision

Oct 14, 2022
Industry officials expect a quick decision on next variant of the Precision Strike Missile program after submitting bids in September.
skyline of Doha
article

Joint Qatari-UK World Cup Defense Helps Clinch Eurofighter Deal

Oct 14, 2022
UK and Qatari Eurofighter crews will be helping secure the upcoming FIFA World Cup through a unique partnership.
abstract light beams
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The Week in Defense, Oct. 11-18, 2022

Oct 11, 2022
Services firms exposed to interest rate hikes; C-130 propeller woes; hypersonic test bed ordered; and Hungarian C-390s in production.

AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

flight control system
article

Europe’s Free Route Airspace Push Is Delayed By Russia-Ukraine War

Oct 13, 2022
Eurocontrol says FRA should now be rolled out by 2024, leading to improved efficiencies.

INTERVIEW

Parker Hannifin CEO Tom Williams and President Roger Sherrard
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Interview: Why Parker Hannifin Is Doubling Down On Aerospace

Oct 13, 2022
Fresh off their $7.3 billion acquisition of Meggitt, Parker Hannifin’s leaders talk about the company’s future in aerospace.

TECHNOLOGY

HyPoint hydrogen-fuel-cell system diagram
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The Week In Technology, Oct. 10-14, 2022

Oct 10, 2022
ZeroAvia’s fuel-cell bet; 5G for UAM; Swiss eVTOL partnership; DARPA’s wireless energy network; and Electra wants to demo AAM.

COLUMNS AND OPINION

Marisa Aguiar
article

Opinion: Leveraging Data Analytics to Improve Aviation Safety

Oct 10, 2022
Algorithms are being written to improve training and maintenance and better visualize risks.
aircraft technicians
article

Are Rising Prices In The Supplier Base A Hindrance Or Help?

Oct 14, 2022
For the first time in a generation, inflationary drivers are pushing up prices across the supplier base. What are the effects?
Stratos 716X aircraft
article

The Stratos 716X: A Do-It-Yourself Mach 0.7 Personal Jet

Oct 14, 2022
The “X” shaves $1 million off the price.