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Magazine Issue

Aviation Week & Space Technology, May 1, 2023

VOL. 185 NO. 17 May 01, 2023
view of magpie aviation's aero tow aircraft tethered to a glider's nose probe
Credit: Magpie Aviation

PROPULSION

electric aircraft tow
article

Magpie Unveils Concept For Long-Range Sustainable Flight

Apr 24, 2023
Aero tow concept aims to provide zero-emission range extension for electric, hydrogen and modified conventional regional and single-aisle airliners.

CARGO

A321
article

Freighter Converters Bet On Continuing Strong Demand

Apr 24, 2023
While the short-term economic situation is uncertain, conversion specialists say long-term trends justify full orderbooks.
dronamics UAV
article

Dronamics Preparing To Launch Uncrewed Cargo Services In Europe

Apr 25, 2023
The Bulgarian startup is readying Black Swan remotely piloted cargo aircraft for flight tests.

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

republic airways embraer 175 in flight
article

Regional U.S. Airlines Tout Optimistic Outlook

Apr 26, 2023
Absent current industry constraints, regional carriers say the demand is there—in a market poised for evolution.

MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND OVERHAUL

MHIRJ technicians
article

Embraer And MHIRJ Are Emphasizing Aftermarket Expansions

Apr 27, 2023
Regional aircraft manufacturers see opportunities in broadening their aftermarket services portfolios beyond their product lines.

FUEL

Reid-Hillview Airport, San Jose
article

California Airport Is The Epicenter Of The Avgas Dispute

Apr 28, 2023
A California county’s prohibition of leaded avgas at Reid-Hillview Airport ignited a slow-moving nationwide transition to unleaded fuel.

SPACE

Ispace first mission to the Moon
article

Ispace Looks Toward Redo After Lunar Lander Crashes into Moon

Apr 28, 2023
Startup fails in attempt to be the first private company to land on the Moon.
Virgin Orbit test
article

Virgin Orbit Chief Sees Quick Auction Process

Apr 19, 2023
The leader of bankrupt space company Virgin Orbit says it is seeing active interest from a “diverse group” of potential buyers.

DEFENSE

Akaer/Saab engineering team
article

How Boeing Hiring Spree Hit One Brazilian Engineering Firm

Apr 24, 2023
Boeing’s global search for engineering talent has spawned a lawsuit in Brazil over alleged damage to national security.
Serbia’s J-22 Orao fleet Kosava 3 weapons
article

Serbia Advances Indigenous Guided Weapon Developments

Apr 27, 2023
The country is exploring new roles for its J-22 Orao combat aircraft and expanding its uncrewed aircraft system fleets.
Turkish Hurject advanced trainer
article

The Week in Defense, April 26-May 3, 2023

Apr 26, 2023
Turkish trainer flies; a look at two U.S. Space Force programs; Rocket Lab’s hypersonic test and Biden picks new Army chief.

TECHNOLOGY

500 Wh/kg condensed battery for electric vehicles
article

The Week In Technology, April 24-28, 2023

Apr 24, 2023
Condensed-matter battery; DLR’s sustainable designs; Bivalent hydrogen engine; and Subscale cargo UAV flies.

COLUMNS AND OPINION

Boeing BBJ
article

As BBJ Turns 25, It Faces Production And Emissions Challenges

Apr 27, 2023
First Boeing to sprout now-ubiquitous blended winglets
article

The Weekly Debrief: Former F-35 Program Manager Delivers Insider Account

Apr 24, 2023
Despite its global sales success, the F-35 entered service five years late and cost billions more than expected to develop and acquire.
Air control tower
article

Opinion: Advancing The Safety Of All Who Fly

Apr 25, 2023
Challenges to aviation safety need to be treated in the same way that the best academic medical institutions focus on diseases.