Aviation Week & Space Technology

Smallsat contracts firm up after Virgin Orbit’s LauncherOne deploys first payloads in ‘picture-perfect’ demo polar orbit test mission.

Universal Hydrogen wants to enable zero-emissions commercial aviation by tacking the two biggest challenges: creating a distribution infrastructure and kick-starting demand for hydrogen.

Recent appointments, promotions and honors in the aviation and aerospace industry.

Readers write about handling complex engine failures, AW&ST design, U.S. aircraft carriers and remembering Dan Petramale.

Launch this year still possible, says NASA.

What the 80% have to offer in fight for equality.

Clear policy, consistent messaging, collaboration, data analysis and humility are key to meeting the challenges of the pandemic safely.

A roundup of upcoming conferences, exhibitions and summits.

Changes still to come for the Boeing 737 family as part of post-accident evaluations.

Austin would review Germany troop withdrawal; Greece’s new F-16s; CH-47F safety concerns and inside Japanese missile upgrade plan.

The tactical aircraft portfolio review pits F-16s, F-15s, attritable aircraft and a sixth-generation fighter against the F-35A for new orders.

Ask the editors: Despite the pandemic-related travel dip, demand for speed continues to propel development of supersonic business jets.

Airbus expected to raise single-aisle production rates late 2021; Boeing resumes MAX deliveries. Concerns over widebody demand persist.

Spear 3 is expected to become the primary air-to-ground weapon for the UK’s F-35 fleet from 2025.

MagniX and Eviation set up base in Washington state, focused on enabling “middle-mile” air transportation using electric aircraft.

Naval aviation is essential to New Delhi’s plan to protect sea lanes after last year’s land-based standoff with Chinese forces.

Norwegian is dropping long-haul in a bid to survive. But if Europe’s short-haul LCCs are faring better, they still need more bookings.

Budget carriers have been taking steps to secure their activities—but they need bookings to pick up soon.

With a major budget increase and a launcher strategy being defined, the EU’s space ambitions begin to crystallize.

Structural changes due to the COVID-19 crisis will slow return of business travel, with crucial implications for industry stakeholders.

Reducing aircraft NOx; Automotive radar for eVTOLs; Satellite inspection in space; and NASA picks university projects.

Despite unprecedented economic constraints, improving the safety of commercial aircraft must remain the highest priority.

Ask the Editors: Joe Biden’s choice to name recently retired General Lloyd Austin as defense secretary seems both political and personal.

How Southwest Airlines MRO is preparing its aircraft for the expected traffic rebound.

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