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Aviation Week & Space Technology, November 14, 2022

VOL. 184 NO. 44 November 14, 2022
shadow of fighter aircraft over field

DEFENSE

Ukrainian Su-27 Flanker
article

Western Combat Aircraft Could Deter Russian Attacks, Report Says

Nov 11, 2022
Ukraine will need Western combat aircraft to resecure its skies against Russia, an examination of the air war over Ukraine concludes.
KC-46 refueling aircraft on tarmac
article

New KC-46 Schedule Means Overhauls Required Even As Tankers Deploy

Nov 11, 2022
U.S. Air Force and Boeing have a mounting challenge: How to fix the KC-46 at the same time it is needed for operations.
NH90 rotorcraft
article

Early Retirement Proposed For Swedish NH90s

Nov 07, 2022
Sweden’s plans for a rationalization of its helicopter fleet calls for phasing out the NH90 after a troubled career.
Indonesian Air Force Lockheed Martin C-130J aircraft
article

Indonesian Military Aircraft Procurements Pick Up Steam

Nov 10, 2022
After buying Rafale fighters, A400Ms and C-130s, the defense minister eyes the purchase of F-15ID fighters and refurbished F-16s.
Pterodactyl III uncrewed combat aircraft
article

The Week In Defense, Nov. 8-15, 2022

Nov 08, 2022
China’s Pterodactyl; Spirit’s secret production shop to open; U.S. GBSD under pressure; and Pacific military exercises pick up.

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

Airbus fuselage assembly as Hamburg hangar
article

Airbus Prioritizes Production Ramp-Up Over Fast Change

Nov 10, 2022
Airbus opts for an open architecture production system to allow for incremental changes, but integration is delayed at new subsidiaries.
Frontier aircraft in flight
article

Why Indigo Partners' Bill Franke Ended Pursuit of Spirit Airlines

Nov 11, 2022
Franke has built a profitable empire in the airline industry. One of the reasons: he knows when to stop.
Delta pilots striking
article

Pilot Contract Talks Hit Snags At U.S. Legacy Carriers

Nov 09, 2022
Shifting marketplace dynamics and a shortage of pilots have rendered proposed contracts obsolete in a matter of months.
TAP Air Portugal aircraft
article

European Airlines Brace For Consolidation

Nov 08, 2022
The long-awaited wave of European airline consolidation could finally be arriving.

SPACE

Isar Aerospace microlauncher
article

Small Launcher Sector Inches Closer To Reality In Europe

Nov 09, 2022
HyImpulse, Isar Aerospace, Latitude, Maia Space, Orbex, PLD Space, RFA and Skyrora are forming a new ecosystem in space launchers.

PROPULSION

Airbus A380 demonstrators
article

Airbus Spools Up For Dual A380 Demonstrators

Nov 07, 2022
Design is beginning on large-scale airframe modification programs that will convert two A380s into flying technology testbeds.

TECHNOLOGY

Tier 1 Engineering’s e-R44 electrified helicopter
article

The Week In Technology, Nov. 7-11, 2022

Nov 07, 2022
Electric R44 milestone; Hamburg sustainability drive; Autonomous flight progress; eVTOLs for medical delivery; European detect-and-avoid.

COLUMNS AND OPINION

Terran Orbital small satellite assembly
article

Are New-Space Company Overhauls Seasonal Or Terminal?

Nov 11, 2022
A slew of new-space companies are unveiling strategic changes or acknowledging setbacks. Is it the end or the beginning?
Honeywell TFE731 engine
article

Veteran Business Jet Engine May Power Yet Another Fleet

Nov 10, 2022
How the TFE731 helped launch the business jet era—quietly.
article

Opinion: How To Partner With The Pentagon

Nov 11, 2022
Startups need small business funds, reprogrammed government dollars and skillful lobbying. Nothing can go wrong.