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Aviation Week & Space Technology, March 2, 2015

VOL. 177 NO. 8 March 02, 2015

Rotorcraft

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Rockwell Collins Targets Helo Market With Fusion Avionics

Feb 25, 2015
Seeking to extend its Pro Line Fusion avionics line into the helicopter market, Rockwell Collins is broadening the system’s capabilities for a wide range of missions
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Regulations, Collaboration Boosting Offshore Helicopter Safety

Feb 27, 2015
In the wake of recent North Sea crashes, helicopter operators, manufacturers and regulators work together to advance safety programs.
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Busy Year Ahead For Helicopter Developments

Feb 27, 2015
New and established helicopter makers are planning to roll out several new models in 2015, including the long-awaited Airbus Helicopters X4.
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After Many Delays, AW609 Now Moving Ahead

Feb 27, 2015
AgustaWestland’s long-delayed AW609 tiltrotor is finally making progress toward first flight.
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Helicopter Manufacturers Look Toward Heavier Products

Feb 27, 2015
As current heavy models become aged, helicopter manufacturers turn to larger types for new product lines.

Flight Tracking

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Unmanned Systems Anchor Missing Airliner Search

Feb 24, 2015
Conspiracy theories surrounding MH370 persist because many people do not grasp the difficulties of searching such a vast and desolate area, even given all the state-of-the-art equipment and personnel dedicated to this task.
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Industry Assesses Cost Benefits Of Tracking, Operational Control

Feb 24, 2015
Taking responsibility for the whereabouts of their aircraft will be a new experience for many of the world’s airlines, and the jury’s out on whether it will be affordable
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Tracking Mandate May Change FAA’s Data Link Recording Rule

Feb 24, 2015
The FAA is considering changes to data link recording mandate to aid in global tracking efforts.
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Rockwell Collins, SITA Roll Out New Tracking Options For Airlines

Feb 27, 2015
Rockwell Collins and SITA are helping the airline industry piece together which data pipes will most economically meet global tracking push.

First Take

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First Take: March 2-15, 2015

Feb 27, 2015
COMMERCIAL AVIATION .

Technology

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Higher Altitudes Cleared For GE-Powered 787, 747-8 In Icing

Feb 27, 2015
GE makes strides in anti-engine core icing strategies, as knowledge of phenomenon begins to grow.
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Rockwell Collins, UND To Expand Testing Of Civil UAS Data Link

Feb 23, 2015
Joint program with University of North Dakota is intended to provide more realistic testing of a command-and-control link for civil unmanned aircraft developed by Rockwell Collins and NASA.

Commercial Aviation

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Has The Single European Sky Project Failed?

Feb 27, 2015
The plan for a unified European airspace, 10 years on, seems mired in single-state concerns that have led to heel-dragging, yet some high-level officials believe it is still achievable.
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Irish Government Wants More Guarantees From IAG About Aer Lingus

Feb 27, 2015
As deal to sell Aer Lingus to IAG makes progress, the Irish government is seeking more concessions about employment and connectivity.
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Challenges Could Await U.S. Carriers In Cuba

Feb 27, 2015
Many U.S. airlines say they want to begin scheduled service to Cuba soon, but will the market be as strong as airlines hope?
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Boeing Awaits Civil And Military Program Decisions In Australia

Feb 24, 2015
Boeing hopeful of new business from a resurgent Qantas, looks for growth in military programs.

Defense

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Inside Australia’s Air Force Modernization

Feb 26, 2015
Modernization of Australia’s air force moves forward, in concert with plans to fully network air, land and sea operations under Plan Jericho.
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Late Software Not Expected To Jeopardize U.S. Marine Corps F-35 IOC

Feb 27, 2015
The F-35’s version 3F software is still lagging for the aircraft’s development, though version 2B, needed for the Marines, has nearly finished testing.
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Typhoon Upgrades In Search Of Middle East Customers

Feb 27, 2015
With production drying up, Eurofighter partners are spending money on Typhoon upgrades in hopes to catch an impending wave of Middle East fighter orders.
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Piaggio Prepares MALE Market Entrant

Feb 27, 2015
Italy’s indigenous HammerHead UAV funded by the United Arab Emirates gets airborne with Reaper and Predator in its sights.
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UAE Provides Lead In Low-Cost Attacker Use

Feb 27, 2015
Middle Eastern countries have recognized the usefulness of low-cost light attack aircraft, and others are beginning to follow their example.
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Indian Order For ShinMaywa US-2 Likely This Year

Feb 26, 2015
India tends to drag out defense equipment orders, but its increasingly close relationship with Japan augurs well for ShinMaywa’s chances of completing a deal for US-2 amphibians.
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Design Of India’s AMCA Fighter Fixed, Budget Next

Feb 26, 2015
While New Delhi negotiates for a small share of Sukhoi T-50 development, its defense ministry engineers prepare a fighter that would be 80% Indian

Space

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Opinion: How To Redirect NASA’s Asteroid Mission

Feb 25, 2015
Arming ourselves with an Asteroid Redirect Mission (ARM) is a waste of time, talent and money, says one industry observer.
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Despite JWST Progress, A Key Subsystem Faces Delays

Feb 25, 2015
Long-delayed NASA James Webb Space Telescope to run tests of critical instruments this summer.

Up Front

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Opinion: How A Merger May Be A Zero-Sum Deal

Feb 27, 2015
The Harris-Exelis merger brings back to light some fundamental truths about the U.S. defense sector that otherwise tend to be forgotten.

Going Concerns

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Opinion: Military UAV Export Policy A Bigger Deal Than FAA Regulations

Feb 26, 2015
State Department finally lays down a new policy for exporting military and commercial UAS.

Airline Intel

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Opinion: ICAO’s MH370 Response Misses Core Issue

Mar 02, 2015
The disappearance of flight MH370 shocked the globe, but regulator and industry response a year later fails to address key issues that would improve flight safety.

Commander's Intent

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Opinion: Looking For Answers To The Navy’s Uclass Mystery

Feb 27, 2015
The story of the Navy’s stealth unmanned air vehicle has taken some new turns. Is a secret project behind the changes?

In Orbit

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MMS Mission Will Study Magnetic Reconnection In Orbit

Feb 25, 2015
Complex constellation of four spacecraft will characterize what happens when magnetospheres collide.

Washington Outlook

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Reducing The Cost Of Attack, Russia’s ISS Departure, Another Ex-Im Bank Push And An Aerospace Exit

Feb 27, 2015
The Navy looks for lower-cost firepower, Russia plans 2024 ISS Exit, Ex-Im bank advocates flock to Capitol and AIA’s Blakey heads to Rolls-Royce.

Viewpoint

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Opinion: Where Commonality Can Work In A Sixth-Gen Fighter

Feb 27, 2015
Rand analysis suggests joint military aircraft programs are unlikely to achieve life-cycle cost savings if they attempt to maximize airframe commonality.

Feedback

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Letters From Our Readers (March 2, 2015)

Feb 27, 2015
Pilots (active and retired) weighed in on pilot shortage coverage. Essentially, 'pay a decent wage' was underscored by all: Lowering the pay of senior pilots was decried; offering schedules and wages that could help crew to fly and have a semblance of family life was underscored; a veteran pilot reminds us that good core training can be accomplished in a year, and affordably; a retired U.S. Navy pilot responds to ongoing discussion of stall training.

Who's Where

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New Positions, Promotions, Honors And Elections (March 2, 2015)

Feb 26, 2015
Andrew Harrison has been appointed executive vice president/chief revenue officer of the Alaska Air Group, and Shane Tackett vice president-revenue management and Jay Gupta managing director of infrastructure and modern platforms in the Information and Technology Services Div. at Alaska Airlines. Harrison has held several financial positions at Alaska Airlines and Tackett was vice president-labor relations. Gupta was senior director of infrastructure with Thomson Reuters.

Aerospace Calendar

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Upcoming Events (March 2, 2015)

Mar 02, 2015
March 10-11—Air Charter Safety Foundation Safety Symposium. NTSB Training Center, Dulles, Virginia. See www.acsf.aero/symposium March 10-12—American Astronautical Society’s 53rd Robert H. Goddard Memorial Symposium: “On the Cusp: What’s Next?” Greenbelt (Maryland) Marriott Hotel. See www.astronautical.org
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Conferences & Exhibitions (March 2, 2015)

Mar 02, 2015
March 5—Laureate Awards, Washington. April 14-16—MRO Americas, Miami. June 17—Commercial Aerospace Manufacturing Briefing, France. Oct. 13-15—MRO Europe, London. Nov. 3-5—MRO Asia, Singapore. Nov. 3-5—Aerospace Defense Chain, Arizona.