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Aviation Week & Space Technology, December 26, 2022

VOL. 184 NO. 50 December 26, 2022
James Webb Space Telescope mid-infrared view of Pillars of Creation

AEROSPACE & DEFENSE 2023

Artemis I recovery
article

An Eventful 2022 Will Continue Into 2023

Dec 22, 2022
Why 2023 will be a pivotal year for aerospace & defense.
Leonardo AW609 tiltrotor

Aerospace Developments To Watch For In 2023

Dec 23, 2022
Why 2023 is likely to see pivotal developments across many aerospace sectors.
Eviation’s Alice

A Busy Year For Aerospace Firsts In 2022

Dec 21, 2022
Driven by new technologies, 2022 saw multiples aerospace and defense firsts.

AEROSPACE & DEFENSE 2023 | DEFENSE

global defense spending forecast map
article

How Worldwide Defense Spending Will Change In The Next Decade

Dec 23, 2022
Military budgets are growing, especially in the Asia-Pacific region.
X-62 flies with newly installed System for Autonomous Control of Simulation
article

Combat Aircraft Autonomy To Enter Acquisition Phase In 2023

Dec 23, 2022
A recently upgraded testbed at U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School will play a central role in preparing autonomous algorithms for operational development.
Kaman Kargo UAV
article

Autonomous Resupply Moves Into U.S. Military Mainstream

Dec 21, 2022
A decade after U.S. Marine Corps experiments in Afghanistan, the Defense Department is ramping up development of cargo-carrying UAS.
Lockheed Martin LRASM
article

Industry Looks To Surge Munitions Production Beyond Arming Ukraine

Dec 21, 2022
The massive demand for weapons for Ukraine has caused the Pentagon and industry to reevaluate supply chains and procurement planning.
Mariusz Blaszczak, Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister, Poland

People To Watch In The Defense Sector In 2023

Dec 19, 2022
From the war in Ukraine to testing new aircraft and battling for dollars, these leaders will make a difference to defense in 2023.
Autonomous Black Hawk helicopter

Uncrewed Aviation Highlights Of 2022

Dec 20, 2022
There was a distinct shift toward uncrewed aircraft able to perform combat missions in 2022 as technology enabling trusted autonomy continued to mature.

AEROSPACE & DEFENSE 2023 | DEFENSE PROFILES

U.S. Air Force Lockheed Martin F-35A
article

Pentagon Likely To Pursue New Programs And Field New Systems In 2023

Dec 20, 2022
The Biden administration’s first budget proposal after the release of its National Defense Strategy will focus on competition with China.

AEROSPACE & DEFENSE 2023 | DEFENSE SYSTEMS

Tempest Future Combat Air System flying with Japan's F-X fighter
article

Sixth-Generation Combat Aircraft Development Momentum Builds

Dec 20, 2022
As current fourth and fifth-generation fighters evolve and find new customers, attention is turning to next-generation efforts.
Turkish Aerospace Industries TF-X (left) and Avic XAC Y-20 top-down view drawings
article

Defense Systems Data Center, 2023-27

Dec 20, 2022
Forecasts, snapshots and military aircraft to watch.
Lockheed Martin F-35

Military Aviation Highlights Of 2022

Dec 21, 2022
From hypersonic strike missiles to sixth-generation combat aircraft, the next waves in military aviation technology moved closer in 2022.

AEROSPACE & DEFENSE 2023 | AEROSPACE SYSTEMS

NASA Space Launch System
article

Multiple Heavy-Lift Rockets Inch Toward Initial Launches In 2023

Dec 22, 2022
Boeing, SpaceX have contracts for lunar missions.
SES O3b mPOWER
article

Legacy Satcom Companies Evolve To Meet New LEO Competition

Dec 23, 2022
Established satellite companies introduce new technologies and strategies to compete with startups.
Aerospace Corp.’s Moonlighter
article

10 Space Technologies To Watch In 2023

Dec 21, 2022
Demonstrations are growing more diverse as the industry matures and new players seek to change the space industry.
NASA’s Orion deep-space crew capsule

Space Highlights Of 2022

Dec 23, 2022
From servicing demos and crew capsule tests to completing China’s first long-term space station, Earth orbit was a busy place in 2022.
CFM International engine
article

Engine-Makers Set For Better Times Ahead In 2023

Dec 22, 2022
Beyond current supply chain issues, engine makers ramp up research for future propulsion technology options.
XA100 adaptive cycle combat engine

Propulsion Highlights Of 2022

Dec 23, 2022
The year saw major commitments to developing an range of technology options for future decarbonized propulsion systems.

AEROSPACE & DEFENSE 2023 | BUSINESS AVIATION

article

Experts Bullish On Business Aviation Despite Potential Market Slowdown

Dec 22, 2022
Will flight shaming and supply chain challenges hamper the bullish business aviation market?
Velis Electro electric trainer

Business and General Aviation Highlights of 2022

Dec 23, 2022
Solid orderbooks from pandemic-related new users made it a year of big gains, as well as a shift toward improving bizav sustainability.

AEROSPACE & DEFENSE 2023 | COMMERCIAL AVIATION

AirAsia aircraft
article

Low-Cost Carriers See Strong Demand Despite Headwinds

Dec 20, 2022
Budget carriers hope to benefit as economic constraints push consumers to seek lower fares.
Boeing freighter
article

A Mixed Year Ahead For Cargo Sector After Pandemic Boom

Dec 21, 2022
Cargo operators will have economic headwinds to overcome in 2023, but long-term growth should continue.
Raul Medina Caballero, Director General, Eurocontrol

Commercial Aviation People To Watch In 2023

Dec 22, 2022
Notable executives hold positions at Eurocontrol, major OEMs, suppliers and airlines.
Boeing 777-8F side view drawing
article

Commercial Aviation Data Center, 2023-27

Dec 23, 2022
Forecasts, snapshots and commercial aircraft programs to watch.
Boom Mach 1.7 Overture

Commercial Aviation Highlights Of 2022

Dec 22, 2022
For the commercial aircraft industry, 2022 was a year of incomplete recovery from the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic.

AEROSPACE & DEFENSE 2023 | MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND OVERHAUL

Boeing 737-800
article

Comparing MRO Demand Across Segments

Dec 21, 2022
Compare commercial, military, business aviation and helicopter MRO markets for 2023, based on Aviation Week Network data.

AEROSPACE & DEFENSE 2023 | LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Embraer aircraft
article

From the Editor: Can Aviation Overcome Its State of Paralysis?

Dec 22, 2022
Companies are tripping over each other to proclaim their dedication to sustainability, but the sad truth is a next-generation airliner remains far off.

DEFENSE

screenshots from the new KC-46 remote vision system camera
article

How Boeing Will Fix The KC-46’s Biggest Issues

Dec 23, 2022
In redesigning the tanker’s Remote Vision System, Boeing aimed to replicate the feeling of looking out a window.

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

Emirates Airbus A380
article

Wing-Spar Crack Repairs Delay A380 Return To Service

Dec 19, 2022
Airbus is facing fatigue crack issues on older A380s. These are more widespread than initially thought and may lead to a tighter inspection regime.
Boeing 737-10 aircraft
article

United’s Widebody Order Could Accelerate Market Return

Dec 19, 2022
Buying 100 Boeing 787s means United trusts the OEM’S ability to deliver. Other airlines may take notice and revise their plans.

BUSINESS

NASA’s Space Launch System with RS-25 engines
article

What Do Aerojet And Maxar Acquisitions Mean For Space?

Dec 23, 2022
Every deal is a mix of market forecast and unique conditions, especially price, and the buyouts of Aerojet and Maxar are no different.

SPACE

article

NASA Looks Toward Crewed Artemis II Mission

Dec 22, 2022
With Orion back on Earth, NASA officials are examining the results and preparing to name astronauts in 2023.

SECOND TAKE

article

2022: Year In Review

Dec 22, 2022
Major events in aerospace and defense during 2022.