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Aviation Week & Space Technology, February 20, 2023

VOL. 185 NO. 7 February 20, 2023
eVTOL
Credit: U.S. Air Force

DEFENSE

eVTOL
article

Agility Prime Aims To Demonstrate eVTOLs At USAF Exercises In 2023

Feb 15, 2023
Congress says no to U.S. Air Force buying electric aircraft, but the program continues.
French Air and Space Force Rafale aircraft
article

French Air And Space Force Sets New Priorities

Feb 13, 2023
Among the lessons the French Air and Space Force has learned from the war in Ukraine is the importance of suppressing enemy air defenses.
Australian Army helicopter
article

Australian Helicopters Come Full Circle

Feb 14, 2023
Australia ditches problematic European choppers for U.S. ones.
Boeing F/A-18

Aircraft To Watch For At Aero India 2023

Feb 13, 2023
Here is a look at some of the combat aircraft platforms that are likely to be on display at Aero India 2023 at Yelahanka Air Force Station from Feb. 13-17.
Surya Kiran aerobatic team

Gallery: On The Ground And In The Air At Aero India 2023

Feb 15, 2023
Aero India 2023 kicked off on Feb. 13 with a dynamic flight display attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Yelahanka Air Force Station north of Bengalaru.
attendees at Aero India 2023

Gallery: Aircraft, Munitions And UAS On Display At Aero India 2023

Feb 16, 2023
Companies from 98 nations around the world displayed their wares at Aero India. Here is a small sampling of some of the products at the show.
Raytheon Patriot missile system
article

The Week In Defense, Feb. 17-23, 2023

Feb 17, 2023
U.S. pushes for more Ukraine aid; U.S. tankers grounded; Polish MQ-9 flights to start; and replacing Russian platforms.

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

Airbus A321neo aircraft
article

Airbus A321neo Focus Raises Questions About A320neo Long-Term Future

Feb 14, 2023
Airbus has been selling more A321neos than A320neos since 2019. Now it is also producing more of its largest narrowbody—with significant strategic implications.
ES-30
article

How AAM Fits Into Alaska Airlines’ And United Airlines’ Plans

Feb 15, 2023
Several airlines have placed orders for electric and hybrid-electric aircraft, but how will they be integrated? Early clues are beginning to emerge.
daher technician
article

Daher Presses On With Diversification Strategy

Feb 14, 2023
Emphasizing resilience, Daher unveils a 2027 strategy to make the most of airframers’ planned production ramp-up.
KLM aircraft in flight
article

Airlines Look To Rail Partnerships For Sustainability Gains

Feb 17, 2023
Can European airline tie-ups with rail operators help cut emissions?

PROPULSION

Rolls test engine
article

Boeing-Rolls Short-Inlet Flight Tests Show Potential To Cut Big Fan Drag

Feb 15, 2023
Propulsive efficiency gains could diminish for bigger turbofans unless nacelle drag can be reduced. Flight tests show promise from a short inlet design.

MANUFACTURING

manufacturing carbon fiber-based composites
article

Bio-Sourced Materials Could Make Composites Greener

Feb 13, 2023
While fuel savings in flight are the preponderant environmental outcome of using composites, changes in manufacturing would be welcome.

TECHNOLOGY

thermoplastic parts demonstrator
article

The Week In Technology, Feb. 13-17, 2023

Feb 13, 2023
Thermoplastic fuselage; Tailless flight control; Robotic sheet-metal forming; Hydrogen aviation ecosystem.

COLUMNS AND OPINION

airbus in a hangar
article

Supply Chain Doubts About Boeing Remain Entrenched

Feb 16, 2023
An undeniable trend voiced in recent supplier surveys and conferences is that providers favor Airbus over Boeing—and maybe any other OEM.