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Magazine Issue

Aviation Week & Space Technology, March 11, 2024

VOL. 186 NO. 10 March 11, 2024
Aviation Week Cover, March 11, 2024
Credit: Soldier Felipe Coelho / Brazilian Air Force

DEFENSE

C-390
article

C-390 Sales Raise Stakes For C-130J Dominance

Mar 06, 2024
Saudi Arabia and India will test the new appeal of the Embraer tanker-transport in a tactical airlift market long monopolized by Lockheed Martin.
Air Force C-17
article

USAF Looks To Modernize Fleet And Prepare For Next-Gen Airlift

Mar 07, 2024
Reengining the C-17 and adding low-cost connectivity upgrades emerge as top priorities for Air Mobility Command.
Blackbird
podcast

Check 6 Revisits: Birth Of The Blackbird, YF-12 Reveal And What May Be Next

Mar 05, 2024
On the 60th anniversary of an LBJ press conference, Aviation Week editors revisit the moment Lockheed’s YF-12 was revealed for the very first time.

FIRST TAKE

XQ-67A
article

First Take, March 11, 2024

Mar 08, 2024
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

MANUFACTURING

Boeing fuselage being transported by rail
article

Why A Boeing Acquisition Of Spirit Aero Is Not So Obvious

Mar 08, 2024
Can a second marriage born of a shotgun wedding be successful? Boeing and Spirit talk merger.

PROPULSION

Pratt PW1000G engine
article

Parts And Shop Capacity Drive PW1000G Grounding Durations

Mar 07, 2024
Unplanned PW1000G inspections strain Pratt & Whitney’s parts supply chain.

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

aircraft on runway
article

What's Ahead For JetBlue And Spirit After Merger Termination

Mar 07, 2024
With their merger agreement ended, JetBlue and Spirit will pursue growth and profits as independent airlines.
Air France aircraft
article

European Legacy Carriers Look West For Margin Boost

Mar 05, 2024
North Atlantic strength boosts IAG’s margin while Air France-KLM sees potential in SAS acquisition.

ROTORCRAFT

commercial Chinook helicopter
article

Global Demand Puts Aircranes, Commercial Chinooks Back Into Production

Mar 05, 2024
Columbia Helicopters and Erickson are producing new-build S-64s and Model 234 Commercial Chinooks for the first time in decades.
Wisk air taxi mockup
article

HAI Rebrand Reflects Boom In Vertical-Takeoff-And-Landing Sector

Mar 05, 2024
After 35 years, Heli-Expo is transforming into a new, broader event to be called Verticon.
Bell 525 Helicopter
article

Norwegian Order Opens Offshore Market For Bell’s 525

Mar 06, 2024
The first Bell 525 order was one of several placed by the offshore helicopter industry at this year’s Heli-Expo.
Robinson Turbine R66 Helicopter
article

Robinson’s Development Road Map Includes Larger Helicopters

Mar 04, 2024
The rotorcraft-maker’s new president, David Smith, is already making an impact on the company.

ADVANCED AIR MOBILITY

UrbanV vertiport, Rome
article

UrbanV Plans Urban Air Mobility Launch Network In Rome

Mar 07, 2024
A vertiport network linking attractions across Rome is the first element of a vision to build out networks across Southern Europe and eventually elsewhere.

SPACE

OSAM-1
article

Why NASA Canceled Ambitious OSAM-1 Demonstration Spacecraft

Mar 07, 2024
The project was eclipsed by private spacecraft refueling efforts.

MILITARY SPACE

Silentbarker space domain awareness satellite launch
article

U.S. Space Force Seeks More Sharing Of Situational Awareness Data

Mar 04, 2024
As U.S. satellites face increasing threats, Washington wants more data-sharing agreements from friendly nations to keep an eye on in-orbit movements.
satellite demonstration
article

Lockheed Martin Prepares To Launch Military Mesh Networks Into Space

Mar 05, 2024
A forthcoming launch will test Lockheed Martin Space’s concept for advancing internet-like communications in orbit for military users.

2024 20 TWENTIES

The 2024 20 Twenties—Tomorrow’s Aerospace Innovators

Mar 08, 2024
In its 10th year, Aviation Week’s program includes winners from 14 schools across the U.S. and is one of the most diverse, with women comprising 70%.

TECHNOLOGY

Theseus team members Sacha Levy, Carl Schoeller and Ian Laffey
article

How A Trio Of Engineers Developed A GPS-Denied Drone For Under $500

Mar 06, 2024
Off-the-shelf algorithms open up new possibilities for inexpensive UAVs.
aluminum-air battery
article

The Week In Technology, March 4-8, 2024

Mar 07, 2024
Batteries for 100-seaters; Daher advances thermoplastics; UK CAA explores hydrogen; MagLev for eVTOL; Beyond flies fuel cell.

COLUMNS AND OPINION

Trevisan Aviation, aircraft body, wings
article

Opinion: Cash Conversion Is The New Supply Chain Squeeze

Mar 04, 2024
Five initiatives that small and medium-size enterprises can take to improve their cash conversion cycle.

DEPARTMENTS

Lockheed Martin F-16 aircraft
article

Letters From Our Readers, March 11, 2024

Mar 08, 2024
Readers write about the F-16, NATO assets for Ukraine, and air traffic control training and supervision. Plus: Behind the Scenes at the Singapore Airshow.
article

New Positions, Promotions, Honors And Elections, March 11, 2024

Mar 08, 2024
Recent appointments, promotions and honors in the aviation and aerospace industry.
article

Aviation Week Events, March 11, 2024

Mar 08, 2024
A roundup of upcoming conferences and exhibitions.