Aviation Week & Space Technology editors take a look at some of the bigger-picture issues in the world of aerospace and defense
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October 16, 202629 min
Assessing Aviation In The Middle East
How will the fatal Houthi attacks that closed Riyadh Airport affect commercial aviation in the region? Aviation Week's team survey the immediate impact on Saudi Arabia and how it could alter grander plans for the industry. Sign up to receive Aviation Week newsletters here: https://aviationweek.com/signup
October 13, 202625 min
'We Happy Band Of Robots'—The Pentagon's New Command
Will Project Agincourt spur the new U.S. Autonomy Command to great things? Editors discuss the implications of the Pentagon's military autonomy efforts and the broader context of uncrewed systems in modern warfare. Sign up to receive Aviation Week newsletters here: https://aviationweek.com/signup
October 9, 202622 min
Inside JetZero's Engine Search
Editors assess the progress of JetZero's blended wing body aircraft and explore its efforts to find the right powerplant that would suit both civil and military customers. Sign up to receive Aviation Week newsletters here: https://aviationweek.com/signup
October 6, 202625 min
Questions Swirl Around MV-75 And Army Aviation
Ahead of AUSA, editors discuss the MV-75 and the U.S. Army's modernization plans, including long-range fires, air defense, space capabilities and the budget challenges shaping its next steps.
October 2, 202625 min
Can Airbus' A350F Upend Boeing In The Air Cargo Market?
Editors discuss the next-generation freighter market after first flight of the Airbus A350F and with Boeing's 777-8F in line to take off soon. Sign up to receive Aviation Week newsletters here: https://aviationweek.com/signup
September 30, 202628 min
Breaking Down Boeing's Big F/A‑XX Win
Editors react to Boeing being announced as the winner of the U.S. Navy's F/A-XX contest ahead of Northrop Grumman and share their impressions of the next-generation tactical combat aircraft's design after a new rendering was released. Sign up to receive Aviation Week newsletters here: https://aviationweek.com/signup
September 29, 202622 min
What's The Buzz In Space Beyond Weapons—Ubiquitous Earth Observation And Launch Laments
Aviation Week Military Space Editor Vivienne Machi reflects on what we learned at AFA on space and the Iran war, as well as launch concerns for the Space Force and how that resonates with what Executive Editor for Defense and Space Robert Wall heard at World Space Business Week.
September 25, 202630 min
The Case Of The Missing Blackbird
Emergency podcast: A special Lockheed SR-71A has gone missing after being displayed in front of a NASA facility for more than 26 years. Meanwhile, the NASA administrator is dropping hints that a new X-plane is in the works that happens to look a lot like a Blackbird. What's going on here? Editors Robert Wall, Graham Warwick and Steve Trimble explain what's going on—as far as they know today. Sign up to receive Aviation Week newsletters here: https://aviationweek.com/signup
September 25, 202629 min
Why Tensions Have Flared Between Boeing And GE
Long-running tensions between Boeing and GE Aerospace over engines surfaced again, with 777X the cause du jour. Editors explain the dynamics at play and also discuss the 737 MAX ramp-up and what might happen if SPEEA technicians and professionals strike in the Seattle area come October. Sign up to receive Aviation Week newsletters here: https://aviationweek.com/signup
September 21, 202635 min
Space Weapons Declassified, Gucci F-16s And More—What To Know About AFA
Editors discuss the news from last week's AFA gathering, addressing the Air Force secretary's bombshell weapons-in-space disclosure, new aircraft weapons concepts on show and so much more. Thank you to our sponsor, GE Aerospace . GE Aerospace is uniquely positioned to support its defense customers, providing reliable, high performance military engines and systems for air and sea. Building on more than a century of innovation, GE Aerospace continues to mobilize a new era of growth, balancing the current needs of the industry with the advanced capabilities needed for the future. For more information, visit geaerospace.com
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