Aviation Week & Space Technology

A look at what the administration gets right in its fiscal 2020 request and what still needs work.

Digital link for aviation; Composite regional fuselage; Automotive tech for rotorcraft; Medical drone delivery; Unmanned aerial spraying.

The U.S. Air Force is renewing its focus on how to fight in space to compete with China and Russia.

What changes can be expected on Boeing’s 737 MAX following two fatal crashes? And in the long term, what are the impacts on automation in airliner cockpits? Listen in as Guy Norris and Graham Warwick discuss the latest following recent briefings by Boeing and grillings of FAA by Congress.

The airframer’s priority is rebuilding confidence in the 737 MAX as software and training updates are evaluated.

In the middle of sweeping up awards, the head of Lufthansa talks about the Boeing 737 MAX and how his airline group views related issues.

With a heritage that traces back to the first jet fighter, the long out-of-production Sabreliner is a key element in in-flight upset training.

Marshall Aerospace will convert the Boeing 737s to the E-7 configuration, planning to deliver the first in 2023.

From the world’s largest airborne generator to personal air vehicles, Rolls-Royce outlines its vision and goals for electrical power and propulsion.

Underlying trends driving A&D M&A are expected to make 2019 another healthy year of deal-making, albeit smaller and more esoteric deals.

India’s anti-satellite test; powerplant issue delays new U.S. carrier; Belgium seeks SkyGuardian UAVs; U.S. missile defense system scores win.

Coulson will adapt its water-delivery system used on the Lockheed C-130 and Boeing 737 for the Sikorsky Black Hawk and Boeing Chinook.

Air navigation service providers begin space-based ADS-B trial.

Helicopter engine-makers pioneer development of hybrid-electric power systems for first-generation urban air vehicles.

U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory seeks industry input on program to accelerate the deployment of AI in unmanned combat aircraft.

Increased reach of naval air-defense systems means F-2s attacking with ASM-3 need to stand off farther from the target. The missile will be modified.

UTC’s new advanced-projects organization takes on its first challenge: hybridize a Dash 8 regional airline and create a retrofit market.

North America’s largest seaplane airline partners with startup MagniX to convert its fleet to electric propulsion.

Boeing-sponsored GoFly Prize names five winners in the second, prototyping phase.

Concerned with too much variation in pilot training, Airbus forms its own ab initio program.

Comac tests fuel-cell power; DLR to capture rockets in flight; Fluidic flight control; DARPA’s “Disruptioneering”; UAM in Austria.

Beyond bolstering state coffers, airport privatization—in theory at least—may benefit both passengers and airlines.

To sell young people on flight, keep them in the cockpit and appeal to their sense of duty. U.S. security depends on it.

Aviation Week editors discuss the latest from the two MAX accident investigations and look back at the compromises that led to the controversial MCAS system.

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.