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Aviation Week & Space Technology, Feb. 12, 2024

VOL. 186 NO. 6 February 12, 2024
Aviation Week & Space Technology, Feb. 12, 2024
Credit: Archer Aviation

ADVANCED AIR MOBILITY

Joby Aviation aircraft
article

Gap Widening Between eVTOL Market Leaders And Followers

Feb 09, 2024
Aviation Week ranks the 15 leading companies in the nascent eVTOL market.
uncrewed Midnight
article

Opinion: Industry Expert Mark Moore Ranks eVTOL Leaders

Feb 09, 2024
Uber Elevate co-founder says some companies are better positioned for success than others.

FIRST TAKE

BAE Systems new configuration for its attritable Autonomous Collaborative Platform
article

First Take, Feb. 12, 2024

Feb 09, 2024
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

Boeing’s 737 assembly process
article

FAA’s Boeing Crackdown Offers Preview Of Broader Changes

Feb 09, 2024
New, more hands-on production surveillance is likely to emerge from Boeing’s supply chain and quality missteps.
Door plug with missing bolts
article

NTSB Eyes Production Problems In Alaska Door-Plug Probe

Feb 08, 2024
Investigators are still working to piece together what happened to the Boeing 737-9 in the weeks leading up to its delivery to Alaska.
aircraft on runway
article

Headwinds For U.S. Airlines Carry Over Into 2024

Feb 07, 2024
As many challenges begin the year, carriers anticipate high labor and maintenance costs, delivery delays and air traffic control shortages in the rest of 2024.

SINGAPORE AIRSHOW PREVIEW | DEFENSE

map of Asia-Pacific
article

Data Snapshot: Asia-Pacific Military Spending Forecast

Feb 08, 2024
Aviation Week projects that regional defense investment will to climb to $270 billion by 2032 from $197 billion in 2023.
Boeing E-7
article

Growing E-7A Demand Prompts Production Increase

Feb 07, 2024
With USAF and NATO orders on the books, Boeing and Northrop Grumman seek additional customers.

SINGAPORE AIRSHOW PREVIEW | TECHNOLOGY

article

ST Engineering Breathes New Life Into Wing-In-Ground Effect Craft

Feb 07, 2024
The company hopes to unleash untapped benefits of the aircraft for commercial and military use.

SPACE

Nova-C lunar lander
article

Intuitive Machines Heads For The Moon

Feb 08, 2024
The Houston-based company is poised to become the fourth private entity to attempt a lunar landing.
Ingenuity

In Pictures: Three Years Of Ingenuity

Feb 07, 2024
What began as a 30-day demonstration of powered flight in Mars has ended after nearly three years.

DEFENSE

Russian air-to-air missiles
article

Model Reveals New Russian Air-To-Air Missile For The Sukhoi Su-57

Feb 07, 2024
A gift model offers a sneak peek at Russia’s latest air-to-air weapon.
Patriot missile systems in desert
article

Houthi Ballistic Missile Swarms Challenged Saudi Air Defenses

Feb 08, 2024
Saudi defense against a Houthi ballistic missile saturation attack has become legendary among military personnel.
collaborative combat aircraft
article

In Private Wargame, Low-Cost CCAs Prove Most Popular

Feb 08, 2024
As debate over design and cost continues, a group of military and industry experts eschewed most advanced Collaborative Combat Aircraft.

SUSTAINABILITY

airliner contrails
article

The Challenge Of Turning E-Fuel Projects Into Reality

Feb 06, 2024
A Transport & Environment study highlights uncertainties surrounding ambitious e-fuel plans in Europe.

FAST FIVE

doug parker in conversation
article

Fast Five With Breaking Down Barriers’ Doug Parker

Feb 05, 2024
After retiring from American Airlines, Parker is breaking down barriers to recruit and diversify the pilot pool.

TECHNOLOGY

small recuperative turboprop
article

The Week In Technology, Feb. 5-9, 2024

Feb 05, 2024
Turboprop runs on hydrogen; USAF completes electric flights; SAF from ethanol; Hydrogen light aircraft flies.

COLUMNS AND OPINION

missile launcher
article

Opinion: Can Europe Pay For Its Defense Needs?

Feb 05, 2024
Manufacturers of radars, missiles and system integrators should see a near-decade of exceptional volume and demand.
SpaceX’s Starship
article

Why The U.S. Space Industry Is The Envy Of The World

Feb 06, 2024
China cannot match America’s rate of space innovation.
Boeing 737 aircraft
article

Opinion: Applying Lessons From Setbacks To The Boeing 737 MAX Crisis

Feb 09, 2024
Boeing’s leadership team must continue to ask the hard questions and look further to honestly assess company culture that could contribute to future problems.

DEPARTMENTS

aircraft carrier
article

Letters From Our Readers, Feb. 12, 2024

Feb 09, 2024
Readers write about U.S. Navy E-2 Hawkeyes, maintaining airline pilots’ flying skills, and what should be done to solve problems at Boeing.
article

New Positions, Promotions, Honors And Elections, Feb. 12, 2024

Feb 09, 2024
Recent appointments, promotions and honors in the aviation and aerospace industry.
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Aviation Week Events, Feb. 12, 2024

Feb 09, 2024
A roundup of upcoming conferences and exhibitions.