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Aviation Week & Space Technology, March 18, 2024

VOL. 186 NO. 11 March 18, 2024
Aviation Week Cover, March 18, 2024
Credit: Credit: U.S. Marine Corps

DEFENSE

U.S. Air Force F-15E aircraft
article

U.S. Air Force Downsizing F-15 Fleet, Plans Targeted Upgrades

Mar 15, 2024
With major F-15 retirements and a reduction in F-15EX buys, the U.S. Air Force’s fleet of Eagles faces a rocky future.
Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey
article

V-22s Cleared For Takeoff Despite Unknown Root Cause Of Crash

Mar 13, 2024
While the Pentagon remains vexed on the November crash, the U.S. Navy says progress is being made on the clutch issue.
Reach-S
article

How The UAE Plans To Conquer The Defense Export Market

Mar 13, 2024
Defense conglomerate Edge Group focuses on autonomy, electronic warfare and precision weapons.

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

Bauhaus Luftfahrt future aircraft concept
article

Airbus, Boeing And Embraer Begin Defining Next Narrowbodies

Mar 12, 2024
For decades, aircraft manufacturers have preferred derivatives over all-new aircraft. That approach appears to be ending.
Flair Airlines aircraft taking off
article

Ultra-Low-Cost Carriers Confront Headwinds

Mar 13, 2024
ULCCs are working to overcome significant headwinds with plans for improved liquidity and refined network strategies.
Cebu aircraft
article

Cebu Pacific Targets 100-Aircraft Order For Expected Philippine Demand

Mar 15, 2024
New airport developments in Manila are forecast to create considerable growth opportunities for the airline.

AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

contrails in the sky
article

European Airlines Sought More From Single Sky Deal

Mar 11, 2024
After years of negotiations, a tentative deal on European airspace reforms has been reached, but airlines say it is a missed opportunity.
Iridium Next satellite
article

Air Navigation Service Providers Eye Space-Based VHF

Mar 13, 2024
Using satellites for radio communications over oceans promises air traffic management efficiencies.

SPACE

space debris in orbit
article

Why Super-Heavy Launchers And Space War Are On A Collision Course

Mar 12, 2024
Satellite crowding and military conflict create new dangers in space.
Lunar mining concept art
article

Former Blue Origin President Leads Helium-3 Moon Mining Mission

Mar 13, 2024
Last living Apollo 17 crewmember is guiding off-world prospecting.

ADVANCED AIR MOBILITY

AAM
podcast

Podcast: Will China Take The Lead In AAM?

Mar 14, 2024
Having seized the pole position in electric vehicles, Chinese industry is racing ahead in advanced air mobility.

BUSINESS

CFM engine
article

How The New GE Aerospace Intends To Fly And Focus On R&D

Mar 15, 2024
General Electric is dead—long live GE Aerospace. Behold the newest pure-play aerospace and defense giant.

TECHNOLOGY

Luminary simulation
article

Luminary Aims To Transform Engineering Analysis With Cloud Computing

Mar 14, 2024
Startup provides ultrafast, accurate engineering analysis as a cloud-based software service.

SUSTAINABILITY

OXCCU foundation pad
article

Investment Logjam Threatens Nascent eSAF Sector, Insiders Warn

Mar 13, 2024
The high costs of power-to-liquid sustainable aviation fuel are preventing the technology from moving forward.

COLUMNS AND OPINION

Aircraft engine close-up
article

Opinion: Commercial Aerospace No Longer A Place For Small Suppliers

Mar 15, 2024
A leaner supply chain could emerge where even the smaller suppliers will operate in the billion-dollar range.
article

Five Signs That A Rotorcraft Program Might Be Doomed

Mar 14, 2024
The realities of higher costs and program risk may not be enough to overcome the potential benefit of new technology.