mlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>

Risks to weigh.
Aviation Week Network
Aerospace Digest
Civil, military and space
 
Byron Callan

Large contractors should fare relatively well in 2020, compared to other sectors, although there are risks to weigh as well.
 
Advertisement
 
Satellites are tracking how the coronavirus has halted the movement of people from the world’s architectural wonders via airports as well as visits to the local mall on highways that were once crowded and now desolate.
 
Lee Hudson

The F-35 Joint Simulation Environment, used to test the fifth-generation aircraft against adversaries, is posing a “minor disruption” for the enterprise during the global coronavirus pandemic because of its classified nature and the fact it is an enclosed space.
 
Over the next five years, original equipment manufacturers are expected to increase commercial aircraft production by 21%. The ramp-up means suppliers face unprecedented challenges. They must find ways to satisfy demand for more components while OEMs place more pressure on them to decrease lead times and prices.
 
The global space economy showed strong momentum in 2019 but faces a significant challenge going forward due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Space Foundation cautions in the first quarterly installment of its annual economic assessment.
 
General Atomic flies first production standard SkyGuardian, Acro Aircraft’s new CEO, COVID-19’s impact on Airbus’ urban helicopter service and more. A roundup of aerospace, space and defense news.
 
Lee Ann Shay

Listen in as we speak to to John Holmes, president and CEO of AAR Corp. about how the company is preparing itself for the post COVID-19 crisis.
 
 
 
We are committed to action and are introducing more robust ways for you to know, predict and connect as we all navigate the crisis and position for the future.

 
AviationWeek & Space Technology
 
Subscription required to access this content
 
Michael Bruno, Thierry Dubois

2020 could be the worst ever for aviation OEMs and their supply chains. Questions continue to focus on how bad things will get.
 
Graham Warwick, Lee Hudson

Unconventional compound rotorcraft faces off against winged helicopter to become the Army’s next armed scout.
 
Irene Klotz

Satellite operator’s assets include spacecraft, global spectrum rights and ground stations.
 
Jens Flottau

U.S. aid will boost five carriers that made half the world’s profits.
 
PREMIUM CONTENT Powered by Aerospace Daily & Defense News
 
 
 
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
 
 
WEBINAR TOMORROW
 

From working to protect the hard-fought gains in attracting top talent to the A&D workforce to planning for the first day after, today’s leaders face a multitude of complex choices.

Join Aviation Week Network, our workforce partners from PwC and the Aerospace Industries Association to learn more about working through near-term challenges and setting the stage for post-coronavirus.

Submit questions to the panel and participate in live polls during this interactive webinar.

Friday April 3, 2020
10:00 EDT / 15:00 BST / 14:00 CET

 
 
UPCOMING EVENTS
 
August 25-26, 2020
Charleston, SC

September 1-3, 2020
Dallas, TX

September 14-16, 2020
Toulouse, France

October 19, 2020
McLean, VA

October 20-21, 2020
McLean VA

November 11, 2020, 
Los Angeles, CA

April 27-28, 2021
Dallas, TX

March 2, 2021
Beverly Hills, CA

March, 2-4, 2021
Beverly Hills, CA