Aerospace Digest Civil, military and space highlights from September | | |
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| | Graham Warwick, Guy Norris
As manufacturers strive to reduce the fuel burn and emissions of their next generation of commercial airliners, longer wings are near the top of the list. |
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| | From the RISE open fan demonstrator to Rolls-Royce's UltraFan, we take a closer look at the propulsion technology currently influencing aviation's greener future. Could they be the answer to OEMs' long-term sustainability goals? |
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| | | | In recent conflicts the US has been able to carry out air operations at will, wherever and whenever required. This is air dominance, and maintaining it will require technological innovation in the face of near-peer competition. Paul Ferraro, VP of Airpower at Raytheon Missiles & Defense, is confident that the air dominance edge can be maintained, in many cases by upgrading existing systems. |
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| | Guy Norris
CFM’s open-fan plan grabbed the headlines, but its dependence on gear development has the attention of Pratt and Rolls. |
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The most prestigious and largest international gathering of Air Force leaders and industry counterparts anywhere in the world is back. Focusing on tomorrow’s Air Force moving beyond traditional Joint operations, DIACC21 features leading-edge insights and the latest experiences in moving toward a more integrated and interdependent Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) construct. |
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| | Steve Trimble
China canceled a Fractional Orbital Bombardment System in 1973, but Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall warns the concept may be revived. |
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| | Joe Anselmo, Steve Trimble, Michael Lavitt
Aviation Week editors witnessed terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon, and flew on missions guarding the capital. Listen to their stories. |
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| | | | September 30, 2021 10:00 EDT | 15:00 BST | 16:00 CEST
The U.S. Air Force revolutionized air warfare with its use of the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-9 over the last two decades. But options for the future of remotely piloted aircraft envision software enabled by artificial intelligence.
Join Defense Editor Steve Trimble for a masterclass in recent advances in autonomy and a discussion of where the technology is headed. |
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| | Michael Bruno
A consortium relationship with a Japanese manufacturer could be a win-win for Boeing and Japan’s aviation industry. |
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| | Steve Trimble
A three-year-old concept for a fully autonomous aircraft is approaching a critical 12-month series of experiments. |
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| | Steve Trimble
A company known for bombers has set its sights on future air dominance technology, displaying new UAS concepts that hint at larger goals. |
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| | Jens Flottau
GE Aviation and Safran have defined the framework for developing their future technology as Pratt and Rolls prepare their own path. |
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| | Steve Trimble
After several cancellations over decades, the Navy’s revived interest in the Joint Air-to-Surface Missile family also reveals pursuit of more capabilities for it. |
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| | Steve Trimble
U.S. Air Force leaders signal new interest in F-35 reengining, as Pratt & Whitney and GE Aviation start testing adaptive turbofans. |
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| | Brian Everstine
The continued research and development for a possible F-35 engine replacement is needed, even without a commitment to replace the current F135 powerplant, so the U.S. Air Force can keep the option open and the technology evolving, the top service general said Sept. 8. |
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| | North and South Korea demonstrate their missile buildup in tit-for-tat testing. |
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| | | |  | SpeedNews 22nd Annual Commercial Aviation Industry Suppliers Conference - Europe will provide equipment manufacturers, material suppliers, aviation industry analysts, financial institutions, and marketing executives with important updates about the commercial aviation industry. Aircraft and engine manufacturers will present status reports on product strategies and market developments. Industry experts will present production and delivery forecasts and review the current economic status of the industry. Supply chain management, maintenance and subcontractor issues will also be addressed.
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