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Aviation Week & Space Technology, December 16, 2024

VOL. 186 NO. 49 December 16, 2024
Cover of Dec. 16, 2024, Digital Edition of AW&ST

Working closely with NASA, Boeing is set to begin fabrication of key structural elements of the X-66 transonic truss-braced wing demonstrator. If flight tests starting in late 2028 are successful, the program could form the basis for a follow-on new product family targeting a Boeing 737 replacement for the 2030s. 

Credit: Ryan Hill/NASA

AEROSPACE AND DEFENSE 2025 | COMMERCIAL AVIATION

blended wing body concept
article

New Commercial Airframe Concepts Inch Forward

Dec 11, 2024
Evidence that new, more efficient shapes are being treated realistically comes most recently from NASA's updated subsonic transport metrics for future sustainable airliners.
Boeing 737
article

Commercial Aircraft Manufacturers Struggle To Resume Past Output

Dec 12, 2024
While demand for new aircraft remains strong, the industry must make big steps to increase production in 2025 and come closer to satisfying customers.
Asiana Airlines aircraft takes off
article

A Year Of Steady Progress For Airline Consolidation

Dec 09, 2024
2024 was full of challenges and milestones for airline consolidation efforts around the world.
JetBlue, Southwest and American Eagle aircraft
article

Activist Investors See Opportunity in Airlines

Dec 06, 2024
Activist investors have spotted opportunity in U.S. airline brands working to restore profitability amid challenged margins and changing consumer preferences.

AEROSPACE AND DEFENSE 2025 | SPACE

Vega C
article

Europe Ramps Up Launches As Vega C Returns To Flight

Dec 09, 2024
Even though Europe is back in the space launcher race, its progress still trails the U.S. and China.
AST SpaceMobile satellite constellation
article

Satellite-Based Cellular Rivals Push For Market Position In 2025

Dec 13, 2024
The direct-to-device market could grow to $1.7 billion annually by 2029.

AEROSPACE AND DEFENSE 2025 | PROPULSION

Rolls-Royce Clean Aviation’s Heaven research initiative single-aisle version of the UltraFan
article

Next-Gen Single-Aisle Engine Testing Accelerates

Dec 13, 2024
The necessary tests, simulations and studies are defining pathways to new engine options for future single-aisle designs.

AEROSPACE AND DEFENSE 2025 | DEFENSE

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article

U.S.-China Security Relations Enter A Dangerous Period

Dec 10, 2024
The Davidson Window looms on the horizon as the U.S. seeks to deepen its stocks of weapons. Will that mean war between the U.S. and China?
Chinese Air Force J-20 and J-11B fighters
article

China’s Military Flex Prompts U.S. Strategy Change

Dec 11, 2024
The increasingly connected and powerful Chinese military is displaying its capabilities and prompting countermoves by the U.S. and allies.
Lockheed Martin F-35s
article

Europe Steps Up Defense Agenda As Global Changes Loom

Dec 12, 2024
After years of talking about collective defense, the EU wants to make 2025 the year it really advances efforts to boost the region’s military capacity.

AEROSPACE AND DEFENSE 2025 | BUSINESS AVIATION

silhouette of aircraft landing
article

Will The Bizav Market See A ‘Downside Surprise’ In 2025?

Dec 13, 2024
The burgeoning sector is facing some concerning trends.

AEROSPACE AND DEFENSE 2025 | MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND OVERHAUL

Airbus H125
article

MRO Demand Forecast To Top $282 Billion In 2025

Dec 11, 2024
Aircraft utilization, mission profile and age differentiate the commercial aviation, business aviation, civil helicopter and military aircraft MRO segments.

PROPULSION

Daher’s TBM demonstrator
article

EcoPulse Strengthens Europe’s Technology Basis For Future Aircraft

Dec 13, 2024
Daher’s strategic plan calls for the potential launch by 2027 of a hybrid-electric turboprop in the small business or utility aircraft category.

TECHNOLOGY

Bell’s X-plane
article

The Week In Technology, Dec. 9-13, 2024

Dec 09, 2024
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FROM THE EDITOR

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