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Aviation Week & Space Technology, May 8, 2023

VOL. 185 NO. 18 May 08, 2023
Turkish Kaan fighter
Credit: Turkish Aerospace Industries

DEFENSE

prototype Kaan fighter
article

Turkey’s Fighter Moves Toward First Flight

May 05, 2023
The aircraft, named Kaan by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, is one of the centerpieces of an ongoing effort to make the country a major defense exporter.

In Pictures: Turkey Rolls Out 'Kaan' Fighter

May 01, 2023
On May 1, Turkish Aerospace introduced the “Kaan” fighter, the new name for its TF-X/MMU indigenous fighter aircraft.
AGM-183A ARRW
article

U.S. Hypersonic Testing Shows Mixed Results In Pivotal Year

May 02, 2023
Scramjet testing has scored several breakthroughs, but the path forward for the Pentagon’s portfolio of hypersonic glide vehicle projects is unclear.
ACES 5 ejection seat test
article

Fast-Tracked U.S. Air Force T-7A Slowed By Ejection Seat Issues

May 03, 2023
Digital engineering had promised to deliver the trainer within six years of contract award, but problems have conspired to stretch Boeing’s schedule to 8 years.
Chinook helicopter
article

What’s Next For The U.S. Army And Boeing’s Chinook

May 05, 2023
As the Army considers the CH-47F Block II production plan, Boeing expects more congressional additions and pitches more upgrades.
GE Aerospace XA100 engine
article

GE Asks Congress To Grant One-Year Reprieve for XA100 Program

May 05, 2023
A rare tour of GE’s test chamber for adaptive engines highlights the reality of the new technologies as the company tries to save the program from cancellation.
F/A-18 fighters
article

Australia’s Strategic Review Prioritizes Long-Range Capabilities

May 03, 2023
Strategy of denial also focuses on cyber, space and anti-access, aerial-denial weaponry.
Switchblade 300 UAV
article

Taiwan Looks To U.S. Contractors To Beef Up Defense Stockpiles

May 02, 2023
The first visit in four years by U.S. defense contractors to the island democracy will focus on joint production of drones and ammunition.

FIRST TAKE

T929 ATAK-2 heavy attack helicopter
article

First Take, May 8, 2023

May 05, 2023
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

Former FAA ATO Chief Operating Officer David Grizzle (left) and Acting Administrator BIlly Nolen (right)
article

Absence Of Permanent Leadership Is Hampering FAA

May 04, 2023
Amid several major policy and protocol changes, the agency is grappling with a high number of leaders in acting roles.
United Airlines aircraft taking off
article

Profits Elude Most U.S. Airlines Even As Revenues And Demand Grow

May 04, 2023
Carriers face numerous challenges to profitability but remain optimistic.

SUPPLY CHAIN

aircraft assembly
article

Supply Chain Recovery To Take All Year, At Least

May 01, 2023
Top executives see midterm relief from supply chain issues by 2024 but a lot of work in the near term.
Safran technicians assembling Airbus A320 landing gear
article

French Supply Chain Struggles To Keep Up With Production Needs

May 02, 2023
Tools created to save ailing suppliers, such as a dedicated investment fund, are becoming permanent.

SPACE

SpaceX Starship/Super Heavy launchpad
article

Engine Failures Doomed SpaceX Super Heavy Debut Flight

May 04, 2023
The pacing item to return to flight may be the automated destruct safety system.

SUSTAINABILITY

aircraft in flight
article

Alternative Fuels Deal Brings Clarity For Supply Ramp-Up Challenge

May 03, 2023
Aviation industry and environmental campaigners welcome ReFuelEU accord but stress the need for further progress.

ROTORCRAFT

Bristol Group helicopter
article

English Channel UAS Preserve Rotorcraft for Lifesaving Missions

May 01, 2023
Bristow’s S-100 Camcopters are being used to monitor small boats used for migrant trafficking in the English Channel.

TECHNOLOGY

Cuberg lithium-metal pouch cells
article

The Week In Technology, May 1-5, 2023

May 02, 2023
Lithium-metal battery; composite LH2 tanks; agricultural eVTOL; and MTU adds electric motors.

COLUMNS AND OPINION

Rheinmetall tanks
article

Opinion: How The Russia-Ukraine War Is Changing The Defense Industry

May 02, 2023
Competition from lower-tier suppliers and other countries is picking up.
Airbus aircraft in hangar
article

Why No Quick Fixes Are In Sight For Airbus

May 05, 2023
The current delivery crisis shows how Airbus struggles to modernize.

DEPARTMENTS

article

Letters From Our Readers, May 8, 2023

May 05, 2023
Readers write about the U.S. Army FLRAA contest and fuel cell propulsion. Plus: Behind the Scenes: Aviation Week Events and Informa win awards.
article

New Positions, Promotions, Honors And Elections, May 8, 2023

May 05, 2023
Recent appointments, promotions and honors in the aviation and aerospace industry.
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Aerospace Calendar And Aviation Week Events, May 8, 2023

May 05, 2023
A roundup of upcoming conferences, exhibitions and summits.