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Aviation Week & Space Technology, November 4, 2024

VOL. 186 NO. 43 November 04, 2024
Lockheed Martin spacecraft concept

NASA released its 2024 Civil Space Shortfall Ranking in July, having surveyed more than 1,200 professionals in the U.S. space industry about where additional development is needed for future missions. The results will help guide the agency’s technology development road map and budgeting requests.   

Credit: Lockheed Martin

SPACE

Lunar habitat and aircraft concept
article

NASA Lays Out Its Biggest Space Technology Problems

Oct 29, 2024
Surviving and operating during the harsh lunar night is the top concern.
solar tower array

Top 10 Civil Space Tech Shortfalls

Oct 29, 2024
Survey identifies the most important technology shortfalls.
spacecraft lifts off
article

Why Space SPACs Are Coming Down To Earth

Oct 29, 2024
Shaky business models have nowhere to hide in public markets, while several stronger space startups are finding a way forward.
Concept art of Exploration Co. cargo capsule in space
article

Europe Launches Push To Remain Relevant In Space

Oct 30, 2024
From project financing to launcher and exploration initiatives, the region is devising an agenda to stay in the global space race.

DEFENSE

Collaborative Combat Aircraft in flight concept art
article

Lockheed Martin CEO Hints At Lower-Cost CCA Approach

Oct 31, 2024
The company has dusted off a two-year-old concept as an intense competition builds for the second batch of Collaborative Combat Aircraft prototypes.
full-scale mock-up of the Hurjet
article

Turkish Aerospace Presses Ahead Despite Terrorist Attack

Oct 31, 2024
The attack on Turkish Aerospace Industries’ headquarters likely will strengthen the resolve of the fledging aircraft manufacturer.

MILITARY SPACE

Mobile User Objective System ground station at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy
article

U.S. Space Force Seeks Strength In Numbers With Global Partnerships

Oct 31, 2024
The service is pursuing an “allied by design” approach that includes a new push for space-related military sales.

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

Delta Air Lines and other aircraft lining up at airport
article

Major U.S. Airlines See Growing Corporate Travel, Capacity Discipline

Oct 30, 2024
While the third quarter was not short on challenges, large U.S. airlines earned healthy revenue against a more constructive industry backdrop.
Natilus Horizon
article

Natilus Blended Wing Airliner Builds On Kona Cargo Project

Nov 01, 2024
The 200-seat double-deck design seeks to increase efficiency.
two aircraft in flight
article

EASA Makes Progress On Standards Project For AI

Oct 28, 2024
Typical Level 1 applications could include flight control law optimization, sensor calibration, fuel tank quantity evaluation and icing detection.

PROPULSION

Two Safran employees in front of engine
article

Safran Grows Leap MRO Network To Meet Anticipated Demand

Nov 01, 2024
The company is fine-tuning its maintenance, repair and overhaul strategy for the turbofan amid production rate uncertainties and durability issues.

BUSINESS

Blue Spirit Aero aircraft concept
article

Startups May Cross-Pollinate Toulouse’s Aerospace Ecosystem

Nov 01, 2024
Small startups in Airbus’ home city have the potential to drive technological advancements in the industry.
aircraft from the front with maintenance equipment and sunrise in background
article

Why The Aftermarket Is A Bright Spot For Aerospace M&A

Oct 30, 2024
Prime maintenance, repair and overhual assets are being snapped up even as the broader deal-making environment faces challenges.

TECHNOLOGY

Natilus double-deck aircraft
article

The Week In Technology, Oct. 28-Nov. 1, 2024

Oct 28, 2024
Another BWB challenger, flying wind turbine, large uncrewed freighter, and automaker flies eVTOL.

COLUMNS & OPINION

JAXA low-boom demonstrator concept
article

JAXA Takes Its Own Path To Taming Sonic Booms

Nov 01, 2024
Japan plans to fly a supersonic demonstrator with robust low boom.