Aviation Week & Space Technology

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

As commercial aviation comes out of the pandemic, recovery of demand for widebody aircraft is likely to be slow.

Post-Brexit French/UK political relations may be at a low, but cross-Channel missile technology research is continuing apace.

Space Force seeks commercial services; piecing together a wrecked A-10; Area-I’s new UAS approach; and India tests anti-airfield weapon.

Bezos’ space company takes a community approach to build and operate a new space station.

China has been a major driver of growth for Boeing and Airbus in the 2020s, but sees no urgency to buy more aircraft.

ZeroAvia adds the Dash 8-400 turboprop and CRJ regional jets to planned applications of its hydrogen-electric powertrains.

A company known for lasers, power systems and drones has a plan to break into the elite club of advanced missile and munition suppliers.

Ahead of the 2021 Dubai Airshow, Gulf carriers are still powerful industry forces but follow different paths and press to adjust their fleet plans.

Organization designation authorization designees need to manage effectively, empower ODA unit members and not interfere with their work.

U.S. naval aviation will need to field a next-generation stealth fighter, a carrier-based unmanned combat air vehicle, advanced rotorcraft and an assortment of new long-range missiles and directed energy weapons in 2030-2035, a newly-released vision document shows.

Interest in reusable rockets revived by SpaceX’s success.

Leduc won Aviation Week’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2020 but had to wait a year to accept it because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fly-by-wire taking off; More orbital cleanup plans; Zero-emissions island links; Wing drones go urban; Food giant eyes SAF.

Startup Breeze looks to shake up low-cost market with roomier cabins.

The Mars helicopter, Pipistrel Velis Electro, Marillyn Hewson and 24 top aerospace and aviation students were among this year’s honorees.

Before stepping down as Lockheed Martin CEO in mid-2020, Hewson earned a reputation as one of the most accomplished U.S. chief executives.

AW169 software updates boost engine performance while aerodynamic changes adjust flight handling.

Cost pressures could complicate airlines’ COVID recovery.

Multidisciplinary design optimization lets engineers spend less time on detailed design and more time considering system requirements.

Why the world’s largest passenger airplane never gained market lift — and what it means for the widebody segment.

F-35 Engine Shortage Easing; Operational test for F-15EX; Rivet Joint’s new life extension; Japan joins flight training school in Italy.

Universities, in partnership with industry and government, must ensure a highly trained commercial space workforce is ready for blastoff.

Airlines are readjusting their fleet strategies to prepare for the recovery of international networks.

Issues extend to everyday business practices, such as using repairs instead of new parts.