Aviation Week & Space Technology

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BAE Systems is testing a software program for the U.S. Air Force to effectively distribute air battle planning and monitoring, and projections for the outcome, under a DARPA program.

Analysts agree Boeing is likely to make up for MAX delivery shortfalls before the end of the year.

New organization will unify and integrate the development of space capabilities across the U.S. military.

U.S. Defense Department to begin making components for new ground-launched cruise missile systems once banned under terms of the now-suspended INF Treaty.

Japan prepares to buy F-35s; Egypt signs agreement for Su-35s; BAE integrates new missiles on F-35; agreement may open Brazil spaceport to U.S. rockets.

Startup Logistics Gliders is flight-testing a disposable cargo-delivery aircraft for DARPA and the U.S. Marine Corps.

NASA chief fires warning shot, orders study to assess launching Orion lunar flight test on commercial boosters.

Most MAX operators dealt reasonably well with the type’s grounding. But those with large fleets face more serious challenges.

The Nauka multipurpose module is likely to miss its July 2020 launch date for additional tests.

Boeing takes a key step toward the 737 MAX's return to revenue service with flight test of updated MCAS software.

The CPS program leads a new wave of spending on seven different offensive prototype weapons or demonstrators spread across three different services and DARPA.

OEMs and Tier 1s must be vigilant about lower-tier suppliers and a possible working capital crunch they could face in coming years.

The manufacturer remains committed to developing new military aircraft after commercial merger with Boeing.

Differences in foreign policy, arms-sales practices and industrial incentives could kill the aircraft before it gets off the ground.

Split between the FAA and others regulators evident as EASA pledges to validate MAX changes on its own.

NASA’s Aeronautics budget; CityAirbus debuts; UTC’s hybrid-electric demo; Rolls’ hybrid tests; Skyways delivers; structural battery; low-drag nacelles

Singapore is updating its F-16s to an advanced standard, but they will be out of service within a decade.

Production of 3D-printed metallic parts ramps up at Boeing as first additively manufactured antenna is set for spaceflight on AMOS 17 satellite.

The interiors industry is getting more intimate. But unlike their products, top companies also are getting stronger.

Eurocontrol devises steps to spread air traffic management capacity across Europe this summer and tackle flight delays.

NASA’s rapid feasibility project demonstrates ultralight cellular structures that can be programmed during assembly to enable a wing to adapt its shape in flight

The five-year spending plan stops short of establishing a traditional program of record for a hypersonic vehicle.

Precautionary groundings eschew data-driven approach to safety risk analysis.

The contract sheds a little more light on Raytheon’s closely held work developing technology for hypersonic weapons.