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A roundup of the most viewed content in June.
Aviation Week Network
Aerospace Digest
This month's most read civil, military and space content
 
Jens Flottau

The manufacturer aims to prepare for the next generation of aircraft, planned to be introduced by 2035.
 
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Joe Anselmo, Guy Norris, Sean Broderick

In a wide-ranging interview, Boeing chief David Calhoun says the company won’t be rushed into launching a new airplane.
 
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Steve Trimble

Lockheed Martin’s goal to reduce the F-35A’s cost per flight hour to $25,000 by 2025 is not fully within the company’s control.
 
Guy Norris

After more than 40 years is the open rotor finally ready for prime time? Here’s a look at the steps on its development path.
 
Guy Norris, Thierry Dubois

GE/Safran demonstrator aims to make open rotor a reality for new single aisles after 40 years of research, tests and abandoned attempts.
 
Graham Warwick

A look at the early advanced air mobility leaders in this emerging market as they enter the certification phase.
 
Steve Trimble

The three flights logged on June 22 by the future US Air Force jet trainer were the first in nearly a year.

 
The fiscal 2022 budget request, the first released by President Joe Biden, did not substantially depart from the priorities of the previous administration. But some of the priorities were apparent—including nuclear delivery vehicles, hypersonic weapons and research and development. Conversely, procurement of aircraft platforms took a hit, and the Air Force is returning to Capitol Hill with a long list of recommended aircraft retirements.
 
Jens Flottau

Arjan Meijer, president and CEO of Embraer Commercial Aviation, sits down with AW&ST to chat about technology and aviation’s status quo.
 
Chen Chuanren

Airbus launched its first of four Pleiades Neo 3 Earth-observation satellites to sun-synchronous orbit in April on a Vega rocket. The spacecraft is the company’s most advanced optical constellation that can operate in multiple spectral bands.