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Carole Rickard Hedden, Graham Warwick

In the most recent release of the Advanced Air Mobility Reality Index, Electra and Airflow hit the top 20 list with their eSTOL aircraft. We discuss the market feasibility of eSTOL and the challenges that lie ahead.
 
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Russian 'Checkmate' fighter model emerges during MAKS setup, Japan looks to strengthen defense capabilities in 'new domains', Airbus backs Canadian synthetic kerosene production plant and more. A roundup of aerospace, space and defense news.
 
Steve Trimble

The combination of airborne and ground-based sensors played a key role in the latest demonstration. A simulated enemy launched two cruise missiles, with one assigned to strike a target on the ground and the other carrying an electronic attack payload to disrupt radars.
 
 
The A380 was popular with passengers, but sales never approached Airbus’ expectations, and in February 2019 the company announced it would end the program.
 
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Jens Flottau, Helen Massy-Beresford

With a fuel tax, SAF quotas and emissions-trading changes, "Fit for 55" adds up to higher airline operating costs.
 
Graham Warwick

Universal Hydrogen signs deals with first customers for hydrogen-electric propulsion retrofit.
 
Steve Trimble

U.S. Army and Navy officials are planning the first round of upgrades for a joint hypersonic missile program.
 
Tony Osborne

Billions of euros have begun flowing into the European FCAS program to support demonstrator development.
 
William Garvey

How two new business turboprop singles will stack up in an evolving head-to-head competition.
 
Bill Bihlman

Composites and additive manufacturing will be key to urban air taxis, new airliners and other vehicles.
 
 
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