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Aviation Week & Space Technology, December 19, 2022

VOL. 184 NO. 49 December 19, 2022
NASA spacecraft
Credit: NASA

AEROSPACE & DEFENSE 2023 | DEFENSE

U.S. Air Force fighter aircraft
article

Surveying A Decade Of Military Aviation Competitions

Dec 12, 2022
Aviation Week has assembled this guide to some of the most important contests that are unfolding between 2023 and 2032.
German sky at Armed Forces base
article

Europe Adapts To A New Cold War Era

Dec 14, 2022
With an estimated $1 trillion being invested in European defense by the turn of the decade, the post-Cold War peace dividend has passed.
Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft
article

Middle Eastern Relations Adapting To Global Competition

Dec 15, 2022
While regional concerns in Yemen and Syria have somewhat stabilized, the Middle East tries to adapt to a new global strategic situation
GE Aerospace’s XA100 prototype engine
article

U.S. Air Force To Reveal F-35 Propulsion Plan Soon

Dec 16, 2022
A new propulsion technology decades in the making faces a fateful decision point for the Air Force in the new year.

AEROSPACE & DEFENSE 2023 | SPACE

Frank Calvelli, Assistant Secretary for Space Acquisition and Integration, U.S. Air Force

Watch These Space Sector Leaders In 2023

Dec 16, 2022
Even established players keep disrupting themselves to remain relevant in this dynamic market. See who’s leading the charge.

AEROSPACE & DEFENSE 2023 | AEROSPACE SYSTEMS

Leonardo’s AW609 tiltrotor
article

High-Speed Rotorcraft Could Take Off In 2023

Dec 16, 2022
With the AW609 closing in on the 20th anniversary of its first flight, could 2023 finally bring high-speed rotorcraft to the commercial market?

AEROSPACE & DEFENSE 2023 | BUSINESS AVIATION

aircraft landing
article

Business Aviation Aircraft Prices Continue To Rise

Dec 12, 2022
Intense demand has created a seller’s market, and data show prices for used business aviation aircraft are still going up.
technician installing 5G antenna
article

Bizav Connectivity Options Set To Grow In 2023

Dec 13, 2022
Advances in inflight connectivity continue to benefit Bizav and other aircraft operators.
Dassault Falcon 6X
article

Optimistic 2023 Business Aviation Forecasts Show Market Confidence

Dec 14, 2022
Business aviation’s outlook in 2023 looks solid, based on healthy orderbooks and pricing.
Beatrice Batty, director of fuel operations, Signature Flight Support

Key Business Aviation Executives To Watch In 2023

Dec 15, 2022
Profiles of those making an impact on business aviation in various ways.

AEROSPACE & DEFENSE 2023 | COMMERCIAL AVIATION

Universal Hydrogen ATR 72
article

Addressing the Practicalities Of Aviation’s Long-Term Sustainability

Dec 12, 2022
Airbus, Air France, CFM, Rolls-Royce, Universal Hydrogen and other major players are executing long-term radical sustainability plans.
Airbus A321XLR at takeoff
article

Stabilizing Production Key For Commercial Aircraft Manufacturers

Dec 14, 2022
In recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, many new factors emerge that are making civil aircraft production a major challenge.
airport
article

IATA Predicts A Return To Industry Profitability In 2023

Dec 14, 2022
Airlines are optimistic again after their worst three years, with some concern about economic fundamentals and the geopolitical situation.
A321 XLR manufacturing
article

A&D’s 2023 Agenda: Fight Inflation, Boost Workforce, Make Deliveries

Dec 19, 2022
How the A&D industry will try to handle supply chain issues in a challenging 2023 environment.
Korean Air AirbusA321neo aircraft
article

Outlook For Asian Airlines Positive, Despite Some Headwinds

Dec 16, 2022
The recovery outlook for 2023 is promising, although key challenges remain.

AEROSPACE & DEFENSE 2023 | MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND OVERHAUL

Lufthansa Technik technician
article

MRO Providers Struggle To Keep Up With Post-Pandemic Demand

Dec 16, 2022
Three years ago, there wasn’t enough work to keep shops busy. Times—and trends—have changed.
article

2023 MRO Market Outlook By Region

Dec 15, 2022
The global aviation aftermarket is expanding, but some regional differences are worth noting.
William Ampofo, senior vice president, Boeing Global Services

Key MRO Executives To Watch In 2023

Dec 13, 2022
Here are potential MRO headliners in 2023.
article

What’s In And What’s Out For 2023 In MRO

Dec 19, 2022
A look at what’s trending—and what has lost popularity—in the aviation aftermarket.
aircraft in hangar

MRO Trends To Look For In 2023

Dec 12, 2022
Looking at what lies in store for the commercial aftermarket in 2023.

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

Embraer’s proposed new turboprop
article

Embraer Delays Launch Of New Turboprop

Dec 16, 2022
Embraer wanted to start development of a large conventional turboprop in early 2023, but is delayed in finding the needed engine.
Boom’s Symphony engine
article

Boom Forms Engine Team For Vertically Integrated Supersonic Propulsion

Dec 16, 2022
The team is tasked with developing and supporting a purpose-designed propulsion system for the company’s Mach 1.7 Overture transport.
Ryanair airliner
article

Brussels Closes In On Environmental Targets For Aviation

Dec 13, 2022
After agreement on emissions trading for aviation, sustainable aviation fuels remain in focus.

FAST FIVE

Blade Air Mobility CEO Rob Wiesenthal
article

Fast Five: Blade Air Mobility CEO On Shift To Electric Vertical Lift

Dec 16, 2022
Blade Air Mobility is wrangling to become the “Netflix of EVA” by adding electric vertical aircraft to its existing helicopter business.

DEFENSE

The Tu-141
article

How A Soviet-Era Reconnaissance UAS Became A Cruise Missile

Dec 15, 2022
Ukraine appears to have fashioned the Tu-141 into a weapon that is attacking targets deep in Russian territory.
Airbus Zephyr
article

Despite Losses, Airbus Plans Commercial Zephyr HAPS Services

Dec 16, 2022
Airbus is planning to begin offering commercial services with its high-flying solar-powered Zephyr uncrewed aircraft by the end of 2024.

UNCREWED AVIATION

Airbus Zephyr
article

Despite Losses, Airbus Plans Commercial Zephyr HAPS Services

Dec 16, 2022
Airbus is planning to begin offering commercial services with its high-flying solar-powered Zephyr uncrewed aircraft by the end of 2024.

COLUMNS AND OPINION

Boeing aircraft
article

Opinion: The National Security Implications of Boeing’s Woes

Dec 13, 2022
Three areas of concern regarding the possible impact on U.S. defense of Boeing’s difficulties.
panel at the Reagan National Defense Forum
article

Opinion: The Sound Of U.S. National Defense

Dec 16, 2022
At the end of a year filled with profound challenges to the U.S. defense posture, the music of its national defense is surprisingly upbeat.