Aviation Week & Space Technology

Airbus plan to sell its stake in Dassault could allow Rafale builder to stay small
Defense

By Michael Bruno
Headlines and history aside, Spirit AeroSystems is flying high
Air Transport

Scientists and spacecraft operators are set for a unique comet flyby
Space

By Tony Osborne
The purchase of new battlefield helicopters is just the first phase of an eight-year modernization plan for the Polish armed forces.
Defense

Better weather data to provide savings edge for Southwest fleet
Air Transport

An industry proposal made in June has apparently succeeded in toppling a next-generation rocket design that European governments approved in 2012 and had hoped to begin developing next year.
Space

By Guy Norris
Operational debut is at risk of further slippage due to a safety-critical engine problem.
Defense

A version of this article appears in the September 8 issue of Aviation Week & Space Technology.

A version of this article appears in the September 8 issue of Aviation Week & Space Technology.

A version of this article appears in the September 8 Issue of Aviation Week & Space Technology. Sept. 23-24—Brazing Symposium, Phoenix. Oct. 7-9—MRO Europe, Madrid. Nov. 4-6—MRO Asia, Singapore. Nov. 19-20—A&D Programs, Litchfield Park, Arizona. Jan. 13-14—MRO Latin America, Argentina. Feb. 2-3—MRO Middle East, Dubai March 5—Laureate Awards, Washington. April 14-16—MRO Americas, Miami.

A version of this article appears in the September 8 Issue of Aviation Week & Space Technology. Sept. 15—SpeedNews Second Annual European Aerospace Raw Materials and Manufacturers Supply Chain Conference. Hotel Palladia, Toulouse. See speednews.com/european-aerospace-raw-materials-and-manufacturers-supply-chain-conferences Sept. 15-17—SpeedNews 15th Annual Industry Suppliers Conference in Toulouse. Hotel Palladia. See speednews.com/aviation-industry-suppliers-conference-in-toulouse

A version of this article appears in the September 8 issue of Aviation Week & Space Technology.

By Bradley Perrett
Xiamen Airlines will use the 787 not to make money but to support its home city
Air Transport

By Adrian Schofield
Malaysia Airlines’ state owner sets agenda for sweeping changes
Air Transport

Spirit Airlines looks to add 100 aircraft to its fleet by 2021
Air Transport

A version of this article appears in the September 8 issue of Aviation Week & Space Technology.

By Adrian Schofield
Qantas CEO goes out on a limb with an ambitious target for the airline’s recovery
Air Transport

A version of this article appears in the September 8 issue of Aviation Week & Space Technology

By Jen DiMascio
Senators call for vote on Syrian airstrikes
Defense

By Tony Osborne
Contractors vie for a piece of Poland’s increasing defense budget
Defense

A version of this article appears in the September 8 issue of Aviation Week & Space Technology.

A version of this article appears in the September 8 issue of Aviation Week & Space Technology.

A version of this article appears in the September 8 issue of Aviation Week & Space Technology.

A version of this article appears in the September 8 issue of Aviation Week & Space Technology.

A version of this article appears in the September 8 issue of Aviation Week & Space Technology.