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Magazine Issue

Aviation Week & Space Technology, Jan. 8, 2024

Credit: Riyadh Air

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

Riyadh airport
article

Saudi Arabia’s Aviation Vision Puts Sector Under Intense Pressure

Jan 02, 2024
The sleeping aviation giant finally is waking up. It could be the next big thing for aerospace.
French Bee aircraft in flight
article

France’s Smaller Airlines Seek Partnerships To Grow

Jan 04, 2024
Connectivity for far-flung overseas French destinations is a major focus for the country’s smaller airlines.

SAFETY

Austin close call graphic
article

Austin Close Call Spotlights Myriad Air Traffic Hazards

Jan 04, 2024
Investigators detail systemic weaknesses and questionable assumptions as likely contributors to a near-collision between a FedEx Boeing 767 and a Southwest 737.

SPACE

Falcon 9 liftoff
article

Orbital Launch Activity Hits New Record in 2023

Jan 05, 2024
A record 223 orbital-class rockets lifted off last year, a 20% hike over 2022.
Virgin Galactic spaceplane
article

Amid Cost Cuts, Virgin Galactic Details Spaceplane Improvements

Jan 04, 2024
Performance benefits of Unity upgrades that were proved last year will feed into Delta spaceship design as belt-tightening forces cuts in near-term flight rate.

DEFENSE

MiG-UTS
article

Russia Chooses A New Basic Jet Trainer

Jan 04, 2024
The MiG-UTS will be designed for affordability—in production and operations.
Airbus H145M rotorcraft
article

Germany Places Faith In Battlefield Light Attack Rotorcraft

Jan 05, 2024
The country’s order for armed H145Ms is the largest order yet for Airbus’ militarized light twin.

AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

air traffic control officer
article

European Civil And Military Airspace Users Boost Cooperation

Jan 03, 2024
New concepts are in the works, such as military areas that move with the activity along a defined trajectory.

TECHNOLOGY

Sirius business jet
article

The Week In Technology, Jan. 1-5, 2024

Jan 03, 2024
Hydrogen-electric VTOL bizjet; AeroHT flies tiltwing eVTOL; hydrogen-testbed Bonanza; carbon-neutral single-aisle.

COLUMNS AND OPINION

aircraft assembly
article

Opinion: The Rise Of The COO In Aerospace And Defense

Jan 05, 2024
More companies are likely to need a strong focus on operations to execute challenging business initiatives.
Cirrus SF-50
article

With 500th Delivery, The Cirrus SF-50 Is The Most Popular Private Jet

Jan 05, 2024
With a capital infusion from a stock offering, what are Cirrus’ next moves?