Aviation Week & Space Technology

Tariff-free trade and the free movement of skilled workers are critical to aerospace—and both are at risk.

In this week’s Washington Outlook, hiring freeze complicates Pentagon weapons procurement, IATA response to Muslim immigration ban, defense budget tracker, testing Trump’s mettle, and the makeup of the NSC.

It is easy to identify victims of free trade agreements, but much harder to show there have been more winners.

As the Internet of Things evolves, the potential for disruption in the aviation and aerospace value chains also increases.

Readers weigh-in on acquisition process; debate waning of aircraft orders; decry logic behind Arms Race viewpoint; offer praise for resurgence in technology articles

BAE Systems Inc. has promoted Terry Crimmins to president of electronic systems, from vice president/deputy general manager. Tom Arseneault moves to chief operating officer, succeeding Doug Belair, who has retired. Scott Howat has been hired as senior vice president-finance, succeeding Guy Montminy, who moves to senior vice president/deputy general manager-electronic systems.

Upcoming aviation and aerospace industry events and Aviation Week Network events.

Sukhoi and MiG benefit from Indian orders. But competition from U.S. and other Western nations is growing.

Boeing leaders offered a full-throated forecast, with rising commercial aircraft deliveries, defense revenue and cash for investors. So far, everyone agrees.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and industry are crafting a nine-passenger business aircraft that will merge the best attributes of electric and fossil fuels.

If Washington manages to cut taxes and regulations and that leads to a better economy, better prices for taxpayers and more U.S. jobs, then Trump and A&D CEOs should be lauded. If not. . . well.

India’s defense budget increases by 6%; IAI system provides electronic protection for avionics; a new drone database; Boeing’s latest tanker contract.

Boeing will use the tried-and-true Atlas V to launch its commercial crew vehicle, but SpaceX has some hurdles getting its Falcon 9 human-rated.

Defense contractors may well find that under the Trump administration some of what worked to create value over the past decade will not work as well.

The U.S. aerospace industry is wondering about its future down south ever since President Trump’s dustup with Mexico’s president in late January.

Hawaiian Airlines has big plans for its A321neos, but it must wait longer to receive them.

The Israeli company is optimistic about its growth plan, despite increased global competition.

The top Norwegian defense company believes its Joint Strike Missile would enhance Norway’s maritime patrol capability.

The British Navy is enthusiastic about Wildcat performance, even before the rotorcraft receives some finishing touches

Achievements in space can pump up local economies, and Colorado’s space synergy is a prime example.

The aircraft would replace HAL’s Tejas on the navy’s 44,400-ton aircraft carrier, the INS Vikramaditya.

Mexico and Asia may get more attention, but Morocco is quietly becoming the next big hub in global aerospace manufacturing.

Top Norwegian defense officials say Lockheed needs to step up sustainment work.

Wind-tunnel tests verify CFD predictions and clear Boom Technology to build subscale prototype.

The promise of the Internet of Things is large and the data is available, but airlines are not adopting fast enough.