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Aviation Week & Space Technology, Oct. 16, 2023

VOL. 185 NO. 40 October 16, 2023
B-21 Raider
Credit: Northrop Grumman

DEFENSE

head-on view of B-21
article

The B-21 Raider: Designed For Low Risk

Oct 11, 2023
New details reveal the heritage embedded in the new U.S. bomber design.
illustration of the b-21 from the front three-quarter view
article

Interactive Graphic: Design Features Likely on The B-21 Raider

Oct 11, 2023
A microcutaway of what we think we know about features on the U.S. Air Force’s next stealth bomber.
Israeli F-15A Baz fighter
article

Israel-Hamas War Widens Munitions Strain

Oct 13, 2023
With Ukrainian and U.S. munitions stockpiles in urgent need of replenishment, a new conflict in Israel could further stretch global supply chains for weapons.
Service person operating Switchblade
article

U.S. Combatant Commands Look To Replicator For New Acquisition Path

Oct 10, 2023
Task Force 99 offers new model for procuring cheap drones en masse beyond the control of the military services, but can it scale up enough?
F-35
podcast

Podcast: Inside The Tradeoffs That Created The F-35

Oct 11, 2023
Tom Burbage, the former EVP of the F-35 program during its first decade of development, discusses what it took to get the fighter program off and running.

FIRST TAKE

Athena-S prototyping effort
article

First Take, Oct. 16, 2023

Oct 13, 2023
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

CHINA OUTLOOK

Airbus 350-900 for China Southern Airlines on final assembly line in Toulouse
article

Aerospace And Defense Companies Grapple With U.S.-China Tensions

Oct 10, 2023
Deeply intertwined supply chains mean that breaking up is not just hard to do—in some cases, it is impossible.
Chinese factory workers
article

How To Say Goodbye In Chinese: Western Industry Eyes The Exit

Oct 12, 2023
All good things come to an end, including the Western aerospace and defense sector’s high hopes for China. Exclusive survey results show a pivot.

INTERVIEW

Markus Bucher, CEO Pilatus Aircraft
article

Pilatus CEO Unveils Product Upgrade and Discusses Production Issues

Oct 10, 2023
Markus Bucher talks to Aviation Week about the Swiss company’s plan to increase the payload of the PC-24 business jet and shares thoughts on SAF use.
Ron Draper
article

Textron CEO Discusses Market Trends, Show Security And Bizav’s Future

Oct 11, 2023
With a $6.8 billion backlog, the company is still pushing through supply chain issues.

SPACE

Northrop Grumman autonomous docking system
article

Northrop Axes Plans For Orbital Outpost, Joins Starlab Project

Oct 12, 2023
The company plans to develop a fully autonomous docking system for the Cygnus.

PROPULSION

aricraft engine assembly
article

ITP Unveils Ambitious Expansion Goals, Both Civil And Military

Oct 13, 2023
Commercial, military and advanced sustainability propulsion technology programs underpin ITP Aero growth plans following Rolls-Royce spin-off.
Universal Hydrogen aircraft
article

UH2 Hydrogen-Electric Dash 8 Flight Tests Progress To Phase 2

Oct 12, 2023
New flight-test phase will expand flight envelope with bigger turbo-compressor and later include liquid hydrogen fuel storage modules.

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

aircraft on runway
article

Large Lessors Expect Fleets To Double In Coming Years

Oct 09, 2023
As airlines scramble for capacity, lessors enjoy much higher rates and predict the good times are here to stay.
United aircraft
article

United Airlines Firms Up Its Orderbook For The Next Decade

Oct 12, 2023
United’s robust widebody orderbook supports its international ambitions.
SAS and Air France-KLM aircraft
article

Air France-KLM’s SAS Stake Gives European Consolidation A Boost

Oct 10, 2023
The Franco-Dutch airline has also said it is interested in TAP Air Portugal as Europe’s airline industry consolidates.
Go First aircraft
article

Decision On Lessor Rights Will Benefit Indian Airline Sector

Oct 13, 2023
A new ruling by an Indian ministry is expected to give lessors more confidence in placing aircraft in this market.

ROTORCRAFT

MD500
article

MD Helicopters Rebuilding Production And Support Capacity

Oct 09, 2023
MD Helicopters is rebuilding its order backlogs and support capabilities while eyeing modernization of its veteran MD500 platform.

TECHNOLOGY

328Alpha hydrogen fuel-cell propulsion demonstrator
article

The Week In Technology, Oct. 9-13, 2023

Oct 09, 2023
Germany’s fuel-cell D328; drive for 1,000 Wh/kg batteries; CycloRotor eVTOL; and scaling up green hydrogen.

COLUMNS AND OPINION

artillery
article

Opinion: What The War Between Israel and Hamas Could Mean For Defense

Oct 13, 2023
A look at several scenarios that could unfold in the Middle East.
aircraft in flight
article

How Can We Be Sure An Aerospace Technology Is Ready For Prime Time?

Oct 12, 2023
Use of the technology readiness level model for production is being reexamined.
ULA makes a delivery for Amazon
article

Atlas V Launch Sets Stage For Amazon’s Consumer Space Debut

Oct 11, 2023
Amazon becomes a satellite operator.

DEPARTMENTS

new Boeing airplane concept
article

Letters From Our Readers, Oct. 16, 2023

Oct 13, 2023
Readers write about the Check 6 podcast, Boeing 787 fuselage barrel problems, airline emission offsets and late Aviation Week editor David Bond.
article

New Positions, Promotions, Honors and Elections, Oct. 16, 2023

Oct 13, 2023
Recent appointments, promotions and honors in the aviation and aerospace industry.
article

Aerospace Calendar And Aviation Week Events, Oct. 16, 2023

Oct 13, 2023
A roundup of upcoming conferences, exhibitions and summits.