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Aviation Week & Space Technology, Jan. 13, 2025

VOL. 187 NO. 2 January 13, 2025
AI concept art cover

Like every industry, aerospace is chasing the promise of artificial intelligence and trying to determine how to incorporate the paradigm-shifting technology into its operations. Our special report on the state of the technology includes its applications to combat aircraft.

Credit: Cover: DKosig/Getty Images; Runway: Eric_Meola/Getty Images

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

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The State Of AI In The Aerospace Industry

Jan 07, 2025
Artificial intelligence shows great promise, but safety and ethical considerations are a major challenge in aerospace.
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Autonomy Software Evolves From Military Platforms To Missions

Jan 10, 2025
As AI-based weapon systems move into the mainstream, several programs seek to evolve autonomy software to orchestrating complex strike missions.
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Generative AI ‘Super Analyst’ May Change How Airlines Set Prices

Jan 07, 2025
As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, airlines are seeing opportunity, including in how they price fares and other products.
PhysicsX’s LGM-Aero aircraft concept
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Physics-Based AI Promises To Accelerate Aerospace Design Optimization

Jan 08, 2025
Large geometry model trained on numerical simulation data cuts the time required for aerostructures design.
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AI-Designed Batteries Unlock Tailored Performance For New Markets

Jan 09, 2025
Aviation is a target as startup Aionics applies AI tools to the design of new electrolytes for batteries.
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Thales Bets On Hybrid AI For Future Automation

Jan 09, 2025
With an eye on future commercial aircraft, Thales envisions a path for certifiable AI in uncrewed systems and air traffic management.
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MRO Industry Expands Potential AI Use Cases

Jan 03, 2025
Artificial intelligence for MRO has moved beyond its predictive maintenance origins.

FIRST TAKE

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First Take, Jan. 13, 2025

Jan 10, 2025
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

DEFENSE

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Designers Are Puzzled After China’s Double-Aircraft Reveal

Jan 09, 2025
The debut of two new Chinese military aircraft prototypes shows the country’s steady progress, but with several head-scratching design choices.
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U.S. Air Force Faces Key Milestones In Clearing Awaited F-35 Upgrade

Jan 09, 2025
With the Joint Strike Fighter’s Technology Refresh 3 software expected to be cleared for combat this year, Pentagon officials are pressing for more progress.
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Italian And Spanish Eurofighter Orders Propel Production Into The 2030s

Jan 09, 2025
Less than a decade ago, Eurofighter partner companies were concerned about the platform’s future. Now production lines are running hot.
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Russian Attack Helicopter Radar Havoc Shows Sanctions’ Impact

Jan 06, 2025
A lawsuit and battlefield images reveal radar availability problems in Russia’s helicopters—and the vulnerability of its aerospace industry to sanctions.

SAFETY

Jeju Air Flight 2216 wreckage
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Investigators Seek Clues In Jeju Air Accident Sequence

Jan 10, 2025
The precursors to the Boeing 737-800’s belly landing and fatal runway overrun remain unclear.

ADVANCED AIR MOBILITY

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Europe’s eVTOL Sector Is On The Brink

Jan 08, 2025
Air taxi startups in Europe are in big trouble, calling into question the region’s future position in the growing advanced air mobility industry.

SPACE

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NASA Recasts Plan To Return Samples From Mars

Jan 10, 2025
The revised plan shaves billions from projected program costs.

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

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Airbus A350 Marks 10-Year Anniversary In Revenue Service

Jan 06, 2025
A decade after the A350’s debut with Qatar Airways, Airbus aims to replicate its success in the freighter market.

SUPPLY CHAIN

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How China’s Minerals Hegemony Imperils The Defense Industrial Base

Jan 08, 2025
As Beijing further weaponizes its control of essential aerospace commodities, the U.S. and its allies must explore slow and costly supplier diversification.

SUSTAINABILITY

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Europe’s SAF Mandate Comes Into Force, But It Is Just The Beginning

Jan 03, 2025
Sustainable aviation fuel is now a necessity for airlines in Europe, but they argue that more needs to be done to increase volumes.

ENGINEERING

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French Aerospace Engineering Schools Expedite Green Curricula

Jan 02, 2025
Some aerospace students assert that the industry is doing too little too late about sustainability.

AVIATION WEEK LAUREATE AWARDS

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Aviation Week Editors Announce 2025 Laureate Award Winners

Jan 08, 2025
Honoring innovators, achievements and leadership, the winners have made impressive contributions in five industry sectors.

COLUMNS AND OPINION

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Opinion: Why Honeywell Must Change

Jan 03, 2025
The aerospace supplier is a shell of its former self after being “cash cowed” by its parent company for several decades.
AeroVironment Switchblade loitering munitions system
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Big Breakups And The Birth Of The New Aerospace Middle Market

Jan 03, 2025
Some observers think the coming years could see more industry fragmentation and the rise of up-and-coming middle-market players.
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Pilot Groups Monitor Threats To The Environment And Natural Balance

Jan 08, 2025
Aviation nonprofits work with conservation organizations to give an aerial view of environmental concerns.
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Why Managerial Norms Are Changing To Match New Technologies

Jan 08, 2025
Human brainpower is becoming the era’s chief bottleneck.
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Opinion: Setting Pentagon Priorities In A Changed World

Jan 10, 2025
Here are some issues the Trump administration should not dodge as it looks to set U.S. defense policy.

DEPARTMENTS

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Letters From Our Readers, Jan. 13, 2025

Jan 10, 2025
Readers write about China and supply chain, terrain technology, Orion’s heat shield, helos over the Hudson and the AW&ST digital edition. Plus: Behind the Scenes in Australasia.
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New Positions, Promotions, Honors And Elections, Jan. 13, 2025

Jan 10, 2025
Recent appointments, promotions and honors in the aviation and aerospace industry.
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Aviation Week Events, Jan. 13, 2025

Jan 10, 2025
A roundup of upcoming conferences and exhibitions.