Aviation Digest - Aerospace

PLUS: Airbus-Boeing acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems is far from over.

Friday 19 July 2024

Aerospace Digest

Civil, military and space

Robert Wall, Brian Everstine, Steve Trimble

Listen in as editors unpack why long-range missiles in Europe and deterrence are back on the national security agenda. Read more.

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Airbus-Boeing Acquisition Of Spirit AeroSystems Is Far From Over

Michael Bruno, Molly McMillin, Lee Ann Shay, Steve Trimble

The two-decade experiment known as Spirit AeroSystems is set for a dramatic and rocky close.

Farnborough Airshow 2024

Joby Beats Range Target For Hydrogen-Electric Air Taxi Demonstrator

Graham Warwick

Joby Aviation modifies S4 pre-production prototype into a technology demonstrator for hydrogen-electric propulsion.

Learn about AMETEK PDS line of Power Distribution, Power Generation, Actuation, RF Amplifier products and more at the Farnborough Airshow in July. Visit our booth 41314 in Hall 4 or schedule a meeting with our management team in Chalet 323. Click on the ad to schedule.

Farnborough Airshow 2024

European Militaries Expand Space Activities Amid Heightened Threats

Vivienne Machi, Thierry Dubois, Robert Wall

Forces in Europe are doing more in space, including through an increased focus on situational awareness of the domain to address growing threats.

MQ-9B – Achieving Global Security by Enabling Information Dominance
From search and rescue to ASW, GA-ASI's MQ-9B SeaGuardian^® and SkyGuardian^® remotely piloted aircraft cover more distance, carry more payloads, and handle more missions to keep the world more secure.
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The Royal International Air Tattoo 2024

Gallery: Air Power On Display At Royal International Air Tattoo

Tony Osborne

Nearly 30 nations are being represented at this year’s Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) being held at RAF Fairford, England, July 19-21.

High Performance Hypersonic Control Systems
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Hexcel Feels The Heat From Boeing, Airbus Production Challenges

Matthew Fulco

Hexcel had a good second quarter despite the travails faced by its key customers Boeing and Airbus.

Suppliers Weigh Strategies As Production Uncertainty Lingers

Sean Broderick

Word from Hexcel that it is cutting full-year guidance based largely on lower commercial production rates could be a harbinger, analyst commentary suggests.