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Monthly Digest

A roundup of the most read content in August

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Boeing 737 MAX: What Happened, And What Now?

A recap of how the MAX got here, where it is headed, and—to the extent known—what comes next. 

 

Opinion: The Mistakes Behind Bombardier’s Commercial Aircraft Failures

Management made several strategic mistakes that could have been avoided had they been more lucid about their market and the industry dynamics.

 
 
 

Russia’s Aircraft Industry In Crisis

On the eve of International Aviation and Space Salon MAKS 2019, the Russian aircraft industry is looking for ways to boost production, including exports.

 

KC-46 Boom Actuator Redesign Cost Set At $55.5 Million

A required redesign of a component on the refueling boom of the Boeing KC-46A tanker will cost the U.S. Air Force another $55.5 million, the service has announced.

 
 
 

Is Lithium-Sulfur The Answer To Electric Aviation’s Battery Limits?

UK startup Oxis Energy is gearing up for commercial production of high energy-density batteries, with aviation as a target market.

 

B-21 Development Applying Tough Lessons From B-2

While it is unknown when the B-2 will retire, the aging stealth bomber may end up flying alongside the B-21.

 
 

Full Superconducting Motor Readied For Tests

As aviation moves toward more electric and hybrid-electric propulsion for general aviation and regional aircraft, researchers in Europe are developing a superconducting motor prototype that could enable electric propulsion for future large civil a...

 

Precooler Technology Could Bring Advantages To Fighter Engines

Precooler-equipped jet engines could achieve higher performance and be less dependent on costly exotic materials.

 
 

First Pieces Of USAF Hypersonic Interceptor Enter Development

As offensive weapon development continues, the Pentagon ramps up hypersonic defense activity.

 

Software Fix Will Address Most Recent MAX Issue

The anomaly involves erroneous data triggering flight-control inputs.