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Aviation Week & Space Technology, Nov. 20, 2023

VOL. 185 NO. 45 November 20, 2023
Cover of Nov. 20 Digital Edition of AW&ST
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GPS AT 50

Navigation Technology Satellite 1
article

Opinion: The Critical Failure That Led To GPS

Nov 15, 2023
The “father of GPS” on how the system came to be and the hurdles it needs to overcome to remain at the cutting edge.
GPS satellite
article

Five Decades Of Global Navigation Satellite System Development

Nov 16, 2023
Over 50 years, GPS has evolved and inspired the development of similar systems by other nations.
Eutelsat 117 West B satellite
article

How The FAA’s Wide Area Augmentation System Is Evolving With GPS

Nov 17, 2023
WAAS is undergoing a major upgrade and preparing to incorporate the Pentagon’s new L5 civil signal for aviation safety services.
Navigation Technology Satellite-3
article

AFRL's NTS-3 Satellite Will Test Technologies To Boost GPS Reliability

Nov 17, 2023
The spacecraft is the Pentagon’s first experimental navigation satellite in nearly 50 years.
GPS IIF-1 satellite
article

The $1.7 Trillion Effect: How GPS Makes Dollars and Sense

Nov 16, 2023
How much has GPS boosted U.S. businesses? The answer is astronomical.

DUBAIR AIRSHOW REPORT | COMMERCIAL AVIATION

A380
podcast

Podcast: Dubai Airshow—Boom Times Are Back

Nov 15, 2023
Emirates leads a long list of commercial aircraft orders announced at Dubai Airshow, but the fortunes of Airbus and Boeing differed.

DUBAIR AIRSHOW REPORT | DEFENSE

F-15QA
podcast

Podcast: Defense Highlights At Dubai Airshow

Nov 14, 2023
Impressive fly-by-wire F-15 flying, unique displays from around the world and the absence of Israel are all discussed by Aviation Week defense editors at Dubai Airshow. 

INTERVIEW

Stan Deal, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes
article

Boeing’s Stan Deal On Hitting The Mark On Performance And Schedule

Nov 13, 2023
The Boeing Commercial Airplanes CEO talks with Aviation Week about key issues facing the company.

SAFETY

pilots in cockpit
article

ICAO Study: Airline Pilot Automation-Dependence Is Growing

Nov 13, 2023
A two-year look at accidents and operator policies finds gaps in how well pilots are taught to blend flight deck automation and manual flying skills.

SPACE

Horsehead Nebula

Gallery: Euclid Telescope’s Early Images Hint At Discoveries To Come

Nov 15, 2023
Launched only four months ago, the European Space Agency’s powerful telescope already has captured some impressive images.
article

SpaceX Launches 113 Payloads On Ninth Dedicated Rideshare

Nov 14, 2023
Quantum Space plans to launch its Scout-1 demonstration spacecraft on the SpaceX Transporter mission as soon as March 2024.

DEFENSE

Nasams
article

How Raytheon Rapidly Surged Air Defenses to Ukraine

Nov 16, 2023
Raytheon and Kongsberg had to “beg, borrow and steal” to get Nasams to Ukrainian forces in a matter of weeks.

FAST FIVE

article

Leader Spotlight: Frank Calvelli On Improving Space Acquisition

Nov 08, 2023
Frank Calvelli, the assistant secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration, spoke at Aviation Week’s A&D Programs conference on Nov. 7.

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

Malaysia Airlines aircraft taking off
article

Recovery Of China’s Travel Demand Proves Elusive For Asian Airlines

Nov 16, 2023
The slow rebound in travel from mainland China has prompted some carriers to focus elsewhere.

TECHNOLOGY

Zephyr HAPS aircraft
article

HAPS Operator Seeking Locations for Stratospheric Zephyr Flights

Nov 15, 2023
Airbus’ HAPS spin-off Aalto is planning a global network of bases for stratospheric flights.
Robinson R66 in flight
article

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

Nov 13, 2023
Automating autorotation; hydrogen-electric eVTOL; Rotor’s autonomous Robinson; and Airbus eyes high-temperature fuel cells.

COLUMNS AND OPINION

airframe assembly
article

Opinion: Could The A220 Catalyze Airbus Profitability?

Nov 14, 2023
Launch of the stretched A220 earlier than 2026 would free production slots for the higher-margin A321 and A321XLR variants—but a few hurdles stand in the way.
Owner-pilots at convention
article

How A Tragic Lake Erie Crash Energized Owner-Pilot Safety Efforts

Nov 16, 2023
A shocking accident fatal to six has prompted collective action by owner-pilots to prevent a recurrence.