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Aviation Week & Space Technology, Feb. 17, 2025

VOL. 187 NO. 7 February 17, 2025
Cover of Feb. 17, 2025, Digital Edition of AW&ST

Airbus' postponement of the development of a zero-emission hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft will send a chill through the decarbonization efforts of an aviation industry already struggling to keep its net-zero 2050 target within reach. Credit: Airbus

SUSTAINABILITY

Airbus aircraft flying in formation
article

Airbus ZEROe Plan Postponement Cools Prospects For Hydrogen Propulsion

Feb 14, 2025
The zero-emission airliner delay leaves advancing hydrogen to startups that are focusing on retrofits and smaller aircraft.
ZeroE
podcast

Podcast: Aviation Pulls Back From Innovation

Feb 14, 2025
As Airbus puts hydrogen on the back burner and ATR delays its hybrid-electric turboprop, does the industry have a prayer of meeting its net-zero goals?
contrails in the sky
article

New European Road Map Shows $529 Billion Hike in Decarbonization Costs

Feb 11, 2025
Sustainable aviation fuel is key to achieving net-zero emissions, while hydrogen fuel takes a back seat.

DEFENSE

Pilot's in fighter cockpit
article

U.S. Airpower Debate Opened By NGAD Hiatus Nears Resolution

Feb 12, 2025
New U.S. Air Force leadership must decide the shape of the next generation of air superiority technology, with the stakes high for industry and U.S. airpower.
aircraft in flight at sunset
article

Hypersonic Ammo Could Increase Lethality Of Gunships And Helicopters

Feb 10, 2025
Researchers appeal for new aerial gunnery requirements to unlock development of hypersonic ammunition.
Sikorsky X2 concept of two helicopters flying over forest
article

Sikorsky Looks Abroad For The Future Of Its X2 Rotor Technology

Feb 14, 2025
After losing the U.S. Army’s Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft and scout programs, Sikorsky is pinning its development hopes on two competitions.

INTERVIEW

Jens Flotteau (left) and Charles Willis
article

Aeroengine Leasing Pioneer Charles Willis On The State Of The Industry

Feb 12, 2025
The Willis Lease Finance Corp. executive chairman talks with Aviation Week about growth in engine services and likely industry consolidation.

BUSINESS

Triumph sign
article

Expectations Of M&A Wave Grow In Aerospace

Feb 10, 2025
A long-awaited pickup in mergers and acquisitions in the industry appears to be arriving.

SPACE

Apollo 17 Cmdr. Gene Cernan
article

NASA Faces The Promise And Peril Of Moondust

Feb 11, 2025
Apollo 17's commander once called the dust “probably one of our greatest inhibitors to a nominal operation on the Moon.”

TECHNOLOGY

Delair’s DT46
article

The Week In Technology, Feb. 10-14, 2025

Feb 11, 2025
Hybrid-electric drone; Electric trainer tour; Motors for cargo airship; Cargo BWB goes north.

COLUMNS AND OPINION

Comac C919 flying through air
article

Opinion: China’s Airliner Demand Is Back—And That Raises Big Questions

Feb 13, 2025
To what extent will China’s rise as a world power be accompanied by a determination to go it alone in the jetliner market?
StandardAero employees applauding as CEO Russell Ford rings opening bell at New York Stock Exchange
article

Is The Era Of Shareholder-First Finally Over In Aerospace And Defense?

Feb 13, 2025
Public shareholders may no longer be head and shoulders above other constituencies, but you can bet that they will remain first among equals.
students at a robotics event
article

Opinion: Cast A Wide Net For A Strong Aerospace And Aviation Workforce

Feb 14, 2025
Research shows that teams composed of individuals with varied perspectives are more likely to think creatively and develop groundbreaking solutions.