Space looms large in Aviation Week’s crystal ball
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What To Watch For In 2019

From new Cessna turboprops to commercial human-rated space transports, here are some aerospace milestones to look forward to in 2019.

 

Predictions for 2019: What’s Next in Aerospace

From the advent of suborbital tourism to the launch of massive communication satellite constellations, space looms large in Aviation Week’s crystal ball. Listen is as our editors discuss the year ahead.

 
 

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Spotlight: Satellite Servicing

Manufacturers and operators are working to build the business case for maintaining and upgrading satellites in orbits to extend their usefulness.

 

FROM THE ARCHIVE

Pilot Report: Flying The Dragon Lady

A flight in the U.S. Air Force/Lockheed Martin U-2ST gave Aviation Week's Editor-in-Chief the opportunity to reach 74,000 ft. - the highest altitude he had ever flown. Read his full 1999 pilot report.

 
 

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Airbus A220 Production To Help Put Mobile On Map

Airbus will almost double its commercial aircraft production workforce in Mobile, Alabama, as it ramps up A220 final assembly there.

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Engine MRO Will Drive Record Aftermarket Growth

Aviation Week’s 2019 MRO Fleet & Forecast predicts there will $300 billion In engine aftermarket expenditures in the next decade.

 

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Alliance Shift And Higher Standards Are Pending For Chinese Airlines

While China Southern’s departure from SkyTeam is big news, the CAAC is driving for higher service standards.

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Canada Seeks Spending Stability As Fighter Competition Heats Up

Three years in, Trudeau government’s long-term strategy calls for a significant increase in defense spending through 2027, but has not cured annual budget woes.

 

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Next-gen Combat Aircraft Development Gains Momentum

Development of the next generation of combat aircraft around the world is speeding up, aiming for fielding in the 2030s and beyond.

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Five-Year U.S. Defense Spending Surge Hits Turbulence

Mixed feelings about defense spending growth by President Donald Trump and criticism by Democratic Party leaders spell uncertainty for defense spending.