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Magazine Issue

Aviation Week & Space Technology, April 17, 2023

VOL. 185 NO. 15 April 17, 2023
satellites orbiting Earth
Credit: Aalyria

TECHNOLOGY

satellite constellation in space
article

Aalyria Aims To Enable ‘Network Of Networks’ In Space

Apr 12, 2023
The startup obtained Google’s Project Loon technology to coordinate satellite communications.
nanoisland colorant
article

The Week In Technology, April 10-14, 2023

Apr 10, 2023
Ultralight paint; silent propulsion; anti-icing drone props; and aircraft electrification startup.

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

KLM aircraft landing
article

Schiphol Airport Plans Highlight Uncertainty for Airlines

Apr 12, 2023
A court ruling against government plans to limit flights is good news for KLM and others, but the future is far from certain.
Boeing 737-7 aircraft in flight
article

Boeing 737-7 Approval Remains Bogged Down Amid New Requirements

Apr 13, 2023
New pilot-performance validation methods will debut as part of the 737-7’s certification. But first, they have to be developed.
aircraft lined up on a runway
article

FAA Seeks New York-Area Airline Service Cuts Due To ATC Staff Shortage

Apr 10, 2023
This summer, U.S. airlines will reduce services to the region’s airports to help avoid massive delays.
Cathay Pacific's Airbus A350-900
article

Cathay Pacific Targets Short-Term Recovery And Long-term Growth

Apr 14, 2023
The airline is meeting its capacity rebound goals as it plans new aircraft orders.

PROPULSION

X-57
article

NASA Nears All-Electric Experimental X-57 Preflight Milestone

Apr 11, 2023
The delayed program is set to provide a wealth of data to industry and regulators as NASA gears up for its long-anticipated first flight.
LCA60T’s propulsion and flight control system
article

Flying Whale Selects Honeywell-Pratt For Airship Power

Apr 14, 2023
New-generation airships have become the unexpected initial launch platforms for hybrid-electric propulsion systems.
ATR 72 and hydrogen module
article

Universal Hydrogen Bets On Toulouse

Apr 11, 2023
The company’s unorthodox methods can be seen in its preparations for ATR 72 flight tests.

MILITARY SPACE

aircraft controller
article

Space Force Urges Prioritizing Ground Control Systems Ahead Of Launch

Apr 10, 2023
The worst-performing space acquisition programs are all software-intensive command and control.

DEFENSE

Sukhoi Su-35S multirole fighter with missiles
article

Russia Is Close To Launching New High-Speed Air-Launched Missile

Apr 13, 2023
Russian Defense Minister Shoigu calls for missile production to double.
Naval aircraft releasing Long-Range Anti-Ship Missiles
article

The Week In Defense, April 14-21, 2023

Apr 14, 2023
Benefits of bulk buys; VC-25 replacement delayed; Embraer’s European pitch; and Boeing to fly new prototype on WGS-11 satellite.

COLUMNS AND OPINION

Silicon Valley Bank
article

How Current Bank Stress Will And Will Not Affect Aerospace Industry

Apr 12, 2023
Financing for aerospace and defense is looking the best since 2019, despite bank headlines.