Aviation Digest - Aerospace

PLUS: Opinion: Buzz Aldrin pays tribute to Apollo 8 astronaut Bill Anders.

Friday 14 June 2024

Aerospace Digest

Civil, military and space

Podcast: What's Behind The Widebody Order Buzz?

Joe Anselmo, Jens Flottau, Lori Ranson, Daniel Williams

Airlines are on the verge of placing hundreds of orders for widebody jets. Listen in as editors and analysts discuss what’s behind the impending order boom. Read more.

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Opinion: Buzz Aldrin Pays Tribute To Apollo 8 Astronaut Bill Anders

Buzz Aldrin

Anders’ photograph of “Earthrise” and his words remind us even now how small the planet is and how beautiful it is in depthless space.

Multiple Airlines Prepare Large Widebody Orders

Jens Flottau

While the risks to the global economy and aviation are obvious, growth is good, and many new aircraft orders are imminent.

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FLIGHT FRIDAY

Flight Friday: How The Passenger Widebody Market Shapes Up

Daniel Williams

Last week's analysis showcased that international flights are back to 2019 levels; this week we look at the "resurgence" of the passenger widebody market.

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Podcast: The F-35 Has A Case Of Long COVID

Robert Wall, Steve Trimble, Tony Osborne

Listen in as Aviation Week editors discuss the GAO's recent report on the F-35 and explain what's hampering the now $2 trillion program.

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NASA Astronauts Kick Off Boeing Starliner Flight Test

Irene Klotz, Mark Carreau

It will take some luck for Boeing to be ready to fly its first ISS crew rotation mission as early as February. Subscribe Today

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Kendall: USAF Needs To Reevaluate Air Dominance, NGAD In Question

Brian Everstine

Intensifying budget pressures are forcing USAF to “take another look” at spending plans for its prized Next Generation Air Dominance fighter, says Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall.

FAA Chief: Boeing’s Recovery Plan ‘Comprehensive,’ But Much Work Remains

Sean Broderick

Boeing developed the plan in response to an FAA 737 production audit and an expert panel’s report on Boeing’s organizational safety.