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Aviation Week & Space Technology, November 7, 2022

VOL. 184 NO. 43 November 07, 2022
ashton carter gesturing during a speech
Credit: Alex Wong/Getty Images

COLUMNS AND OPINION

ash carter gesturing during speech
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An Appreciation: Former U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter

Oct 31, 2022
He stared down Lockheed on the F-35 negotiations, devised a politically-neutral tanker competition and ramped up Pentagon innovation.
air taxi concept
article

Lift Aircraft Plans Self-Piloted eVTOL Flights Over New York’s Rivers

Nov 04, 2022
Recreational flights in New York may pave the way for public acceptance of the new technology.
Now-retired Voyager project scientist Ed Stone
article

Voyager Project Scientist Retires After 50 Years

Nov 04, 2022
Last month Ed Stone retired as Voyager project scientist. The mission still needed a successor.
sustainable airport
article

Opinion: Could Propellers Help Solve The Sustainability Conundrum?

Oct 31, 2022
The past might yield fuel-savings and emission-reducing solutions for regional transport and larger aircraft.

FIRST TAKE

South Korean Marine Attack Helicopter concept
article

First Take, Nov. 7, 2022

Nov 04, 2022
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

T7 trainer
article

Analysis: Is Boeing A Value Trap, Never To Turn The Corner?

Nov 04, 2022
Does Boeing risk becoming a value trap, a promising public company suffering stormy days, yet never able to get through them?
Leap engines on Airbus A320neo
article

Safran Concerned About Major Increase In Energy Prices

Nov 03, 2022
Europe’s aerospace supply chain may have to deal with a competitive disadvantage vis-a-vis other regions if energy prices stay elevated.

SPACE

USSF-44 mission launch with Falcon Heavy side boosters touch down
article

Falcon Heavy Makes Its First National Security Space Launch

Nov 03, 2022
After a three-year hiatus, SpaceX’s heavy lifter is back in business.

MILITARY SPACE

Advanced Extremely High Frequency satellite constellation
article

Satellite Imagery Exposes China’s Space-Jammer Buildup

Nov 01, 2022
New research shows China’s growing capabilities to disrupt military satellite communications.
electric propulsion system
article

U.S. AFRL Explores Swappable Modular Propulsion For Small Satellites

Nov 01, 2022
The Air Force Research Laboratory is developing an interface standard it hopes will be adopted by commercial industry, too.
SpaceLogistics Mission Robotic Vehicle
article

U.S. Space Force Signs Contracts For On-Orbit Refueling Of Satellites

Oct 28, 2022
Anti-satellite threats force military satellites to use more fuel.

DEFENSE

Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport
article

USAF Accelerates Plans For Next-Generation Airlifter And Tanker

Nov 02, 2022
With an eye on contested logistics, service officials want more capable mobility aircraft sooner than originally planned.
German Air Force personnel guarding Airbus A400M airlifter
article

Baltic Tiger Exercise Boosts NATO Air Force and Navy Skills

Oct 31, 2022
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is prompting Europe’s armed forces to rapidly relearn skills that have faded since the end of the Cold War.

PROPULSION

Pratt & Whitney’ 747SP flying testbed
article

First Production-Standard PW1100G Advantage Rolls Toward Flight Tests

Nov 02, 2022
Building on lessons from the PW1100G, Pratt & Whitney’s expanded Advantage test and pre-production readiness program is targeting a smoother entry into service.

HYPERSONICS

Roc carrier aircraft with Talon TA-0
article

Stratolaunch Targets Talon Drop After Captive-Carry Flight

Nov 03, 2022
TA-0 flight data matched predictions, sets up initial drop test before high-speed flight with first reusable Talon in early 2023.

SUSTAINABILITY

Universal Hydrogen’s Dash 8-300 flight-test aircraft
article

Hydrogen-Fueled Dash 8 Nears Flight Testing

Nov 01, 2022
Upcoming flight trials by Universal Hydrogen mark a key milestone on the road to zero-carbon-emission air travel.

TECHNOLOGY

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The Week In Technology, Oct. 31-Nov. 4, 2022

Nov 01, 2022
A320becomes hydrogen laboratory; China’s large cargo UAV; Embraer’s autonomous bizjet vision; and XPeng’s drive/fly eVTOL.

DEPARTMENTS

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Letters From Our Readers, Nov. 7, 2022

Nov 04, 2022
Readers write about the AW&ST Aug. 8-28 cover, program management, the AT-802U, Eviation’s Alice and robotic systems to boost Hubble.
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New Positions, Promotions, Honors And Elections, Nov. 7, 2022

Nov 04, 2022
Recent appointments, promotions and honors in the aviation and aerospace industry.
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Aerospace Calendar And Aviation Week Events, Nov. 7, 2022

Nov 04, 2022
A roundup of upcoming conferences, exhibitions and summits.