Aviation Week & Space Technology, September 30, 2024 is available to both Aviation Week & Space Technology and AWIN subscribers.

Subscribe now to read this content, plus receive critical analysis into emerging trends, technological advancements, operational best practices and continuous updates to policy, requirements and budgets.

Already a subscriber to AW&ST or AWIN? Log in with your existing email and password.

Subscribe    Log in    
Magazine Issue

Aviation Week & Space Technology, September 30, 2024

VOL. 186 NO. 38 September 30, 2024
Israeli combat fighter

The Israeli Air Force has been operating at an elevated pace in recent days, striking Hezbollah rocket launchers, leadership and other targets. The raids have degraded the warfighting capability of the Iran-backed group that the U.S. has declared a terrorist organization, but the sustainability of the Israeli operation and its enduring effects are uncertain.

Credit: Israeli Air Force

DEFENSE

F-15I Ra'am landing
article

Israel’s Next Step Uncertain As Conflict Widens

Sep 26, 2024
A massive barrage showcased the might of Israel’s airpower but raised questions about potential gaps in the country’s arsenal.

FIRST TAKE

Aurora Flight Sciences seaplane concept
article

First Take, Sept. 30, 2024

Sep 27, 2024
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

SAFETY

Boeing fuselage in factory
article

Work Stoppage Interrupts Boeing’s Quality Improvement Push

Sep 27, 2024
The walkout at Boeing halted much-needed progress on quality-focused changes and will make regaining momentum even more challenging.

BUSINESS

Kelly Ortberg and Ted Colbert
article

New Boeing CEO Makes First Management Change

Sep 27, 2024
Ted Colbert’s abrupt departure marks the first of possibly many management changes to improve the airframer’s course.

INTERVIEW

EASA Executive Director Florian Guillermet
article

EASA Executive Director Guillermet Stresses Strong Ties With FAA

Sep 25, 2024
Florian Guillermet speaks with Aviation Week about EASA-FAA cooperation, spoofing and jamming threats, and ensuring that EASA can meet its expanded mandate.

MILITARY SPACE

satellites in low Earth orbit
article

France Expands Active Space Defense Efforts As Threats Grow

Sep 25, 2024
Chinese and Russia anti-satellite capabilities are driving Western militaries to pursue better situational awareness and countermeasures.
space graphic
article

Pentagon Is Close To Launching Commercial Space Reserve Initiative

Sep 24, 2024
The Commercial Augmentation Space Reserve is a peacetime effort to develop capacity that the U.S. military can tap during times of conflict or crisis.

SPACE

Jared Isaacman during first commercial spacewalk
article

SpaceX Tests Dragon EVA In A First For Private Flight

Sep 25, 2024
Financier and Mission Commander Jared Isaacman is eyeing a more ambitious spacewalk for his next flight.
technicians at small-satellite production specialist Hemeria
article

Increasing Diversity Of Satellites Will Test Launch Service Providers

Sep 26, 2024
In some emerging use cases in geostationary Earth orbit, conventional satellites weighing several metric tons would be too expensive.
Europa Clipper on display
article

Ambitious Mission To Assess Jovian Moon’s Ocean Is Poised For Launch

Sep 27, 2024
Scientists believe the ocean under Europa’s frozen surface may harbor life. The Europa Clipper spacecraft will travel there to gather data and assess chemicals.

FAST FIVE

John Culberson
article

Fast Five With Europa Clipper Champion Former U.S. Rep. John Culberson

Sep 27, 2024
Culberson has played a pivotal role in the quest to learn if Jupiter’s ocean-bearing moon Europa has the ingredients for life.

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

Alaska Air aircraft on tarmac
article

Alaska-Hawaiian Becomes First Major U.S. Airline Merger Since 2016

Sep 26, 2024
The combination will maintain both brands and expand their reach in domestic and international markets.
Vaeridion's all-electric 19-seater
article

Electrified Regional Aviation Potential Draws New Entrants

Sep 24, 2024
Electric propulsion promises lower operating costs and emissions, but will they be enough?

TECHNOLOGY

APUS i-2
article

The Week In Technology, Sept. 23-27, 2024

Sep 24, 2024
Hydrogen-powered four-seater; Flying Fuel Cell tests; Europe’s advanced wings; and silicon-based fuel cell.

COLUMNS AND OPINION

McDonnell Douglass MD-12 aircraft concept
article

Opinion: Sovereign Wealth Funds And Aviation’s Financial Needs

Sep 23, 2024
Airframers must remember that these funds preserve their wealth in part by avoiding risk and pursuing relatively safe investments.
aircraft assembly
article

Opinion: Stay Tuned For The Era Of Aerospace Reorganization

Sep 26, 2024
A new sheet of music is coming to the U.S. industrial base and will drive an Era of Reorganization.

DEPARTMENTS

Hadrian facility with U.S. flag draped on wall
article

Letters From Our Readers, Sept. 30, 2024

Sep 27, 2024
Readers write about robotics in manufacturing, open-rotor viability and USAF F-22s in Indonesia. Plus: Behind the scenes in Washington, New York and Istanbul.
article

New Positions, Promotions, Honors And Elections, Sept. 30, 2024

Sep 27, 2024
Recent appointments, promotions and honors in the aviation and aerospace industry.
article

Aviation Week Events, Sept. 30, 2024

Sep 27, 2024
A roundup of upcoming conferences and exhibitions.