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Carole Rickard Hedden, Graham Warwick

Former Collins Aerospace executive John Borghese joins Aviation Week executive editors Graham Warwick and Carole Hedden to reflect on the last 50 years of innovation in aerospace and look at what is coming down the pipe.
 
Lindsay Bjerregaard

A look at new cabin innovations that could provide improvements for passenger experience and cabin maintenance—plus a few interesting seating concepts.
 
From NASA picking six U.S. companies for near-Earth SATCOM demos to Hungary ordering a dozen L-39NG trainers. Take a look at these and more in our daily roundup of aerospace & defense news.
 
 
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David Hambling

Donated drones used for the first time at scale in a high-intensity conflict.



 
Brian Everstine

Propulsion constraints make the choice of a Boeing 747 likely for the next nuclear command-and-control aircraft.
 
Thierry Dubois

In a cooperative effort with would-be manufacturers of electric aircraft, the French turbine engine specialist diversifies.
 
William Garvey

Why are we still teaching dope and fabric repair in a gigabyte world?
 
 
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Scandinavia has long been at the forefront of sustainability and awareness and that is exemplified by its air transport industry. 

This panel of experts will provide insights into how a highly innovative Norwegian regional carrier and two Scandinavian Airport Groups are setting the bar for sustainable air travel through technology, destination management and carbon reduction policies and practices.
Thursday 28 April 2022

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Following this industry’s spirit of innovation, the 2022 Laureate Awards are evolving to provide recognize important achievements in every corner of Aviation and Aerospace. One winner that embodies the trailblazing spirit of innovation and transformation will be awarded in each of the four pillars at the awards ceremony on November 3, 2022.
The 2022 Laureates will recognize leaders in 5 major categories: Business Aviation, Commercial, Defense, Space, and the Philip J. Klass Lifetime Achievement Award.
 
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