New Threats Prompt Changes To Stalwart USAF Boeing KC-135 Fleet

PLUS: Diehl, MBDA, Kongsberg team up for development of supersonic strike missile.

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Tuesday 14 May 2024 Aerospace Digest Civil, military and space New Threats Prompt Changes To Stalwart USAF Boeing KC-135 Fleet Steve Trimble Without any alternatives, the Air Force would have to depend on the KC-135 if a war occurs before 2028. Is it ready? Read more. Advertisement 2024 ASCEND is the world's premier outcomes-focused, interdisciplinary space event. New program additions include Michael López-Alegría, Chief Astronaut, Axiom Space; Sandra Magnus, TraCSS Chief Engineer, MITRE/Office of Space Commerce; Mandy Vaughn, CEO and Founder, GXO, Inc.; and Thomas H. Zurbuchen, Professor and Director, ETH Zurich Space, ETH Zurich. Browse Program Diehl, MBDA, Kongsberg Team Up For Development Of Supersonic Strike Missile Tony Osborne Norway’s Kongsberg has joined forces with the German business of MBDA and Diehl Defense to develop a next-generation, high-speed strike missile. Sponsored Content Green Pine Radar - The Key To Israel’s Ballistic Missile Defense Sponsored by IAI IAI's Green Pine radar is the primary sensor of the Arrow Weapon System (AWS), the upper layer of Israel's air and missile defense, that has recently demonstrated unparalleled success in providing early warning and defeating long-range ballistic missile threats. Read more Sponsored Podcast Podcast: Artificial Intelligence Comes To Your Aerospace Company According to new Accenture reports this year, Gen AI is poised to provide the most significant economic uplift and change to work since the agricultural and industrial revolutions, and it will lead to a reinvention of work with more—not less—human-centric work processes. Advertisement Operating a B737 aircraft? Eaton offers an industry-leading air separation module (ASM) and oxygen sensor package, giving you a complete nitrogen generation system. Both products are in stock and ready to ship anywhere across the globe. Order today at [email protected]. Sustainability Editiorial: Why 2024 May Be Critical To Aviation Sustainability Goals Karen Walker It seems eons ago that the term flygskam, or flight shame, entered the vocabularies of airline executives. Advertisement As the GTF fleet grows, we're expanding MRO capacity around the world – in our shops and across a network of industry leaders. With 13 active locations worldwide and another six expected by 2025, we're sharing best practices throughout the network. Together, we're redefining what's possible to support our customers. Axiom Space, Virgin Galactic Partner On Turkish Astronaut Mission Mark Carreau An electrical engineer and one of the Turkish Space Agency’s first two astronauts, Atasever will participate in three flight experiments. Advertisement Learn More More From Aviation Week Network EVENT SPOTLIGHT: MRO BEER 2024 MRO BEER This session will explore the implications of rising inflation, costs and interest rates on the MRO value chain. What actions are MROs, lessors and airlines taking to protect their margins and mitigate their effect without simply passing the cost onto their customers or employees? How are MROs dealing with rising costs driven by increasing wages, OEM catalog price increases and repair prices? Register today! Advertisement With access to the right audience and the right channels, we'll help you develop a data-driven marketing program tailored to your needs and budget. This is your opportunity to connect with YOUR audience before Farnborough and beyond the show floor. Get started today. Aviation Week & Space Technology Subscription Required Fast Five With Elbit Systems of America CEO Luke Savoie Matthew Fulco Savoie discusses the company’s evolving business strategy amid a tense geopolitical environment. Subscribe Today Aviation Week Intelligence Network Membership Required Budget Brief: Sweden Plans Further Defense Budget Expansion Craig Caffrey Few nations have done more to boost themselves since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine than Sweden—NATO's newest member is already spending 2% of GDP on defense. The Debrief: Next Generation Airlift Is Coming, But Not Anytime Soon Steve Trimble Plans to replace the three main fleets of mobility aircraft remain decades away, following the production run of the Next Generation Aerial Refueling System.

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