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Aviation Week & Space Technology, May 16, 2016

Mars Exploration

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NASA Outlines Mars 'Red Dragon' Deal With SpaceX

May 12, 2016
NASA on Red Dragon Mars mission: “This is a technology demonstration of what we consider to be one of the most critical technologies for us to get humans to Mars.”

COMMERCIAL SPACE

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NASA Commercial Crew Program Moving Into Test Phase

May 10, 2016
The space agency is pleased with the progress of the post-space-shuttle commercial approach to developing the spacecraft that will allow it to begin flying astronauts from U.S. soil again.
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Companies Cranking Up Commercial Crew Program Training

May 10, 2016
The initial group of astronauts selected to fly on commercial missions to the International Space Station are providing input about human-factors engineering to Boeing and SpaceX.
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Boeing Handling Setbacks As It Completes Commercial Crew Vehicle

May 11, 2016
The company must complete a rigorous series of tests this year and next to begin collecting fares in 2018 under its five-year, $4.2 billion NASA Commercial Crew Transportation Capability deal.
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SpaceX Ramps Up For Crew Dragon Demo Flights

May 11, 2016
A challenging timetable has SpaceX running at top speed on preparations for upcoming flights to the International Space Station with the Crew Dragon, the human-rated version of the company’s cargo-carrying Dragon spacecraft.
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NASA Plans Satellite-servicing Spinoff To Industry

May 09, 2016
NASA engineers will regularly brief U.S. companies on their progress in developing techniques for on-orbit satellite servicing, hoping to spin the technology off into the private sector as quickly as possible.

Commercial Aviation

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European Airlines Likely Next Consolidation Candidates

May 13, 2016
As the already mature North American market slows down on mergers, a big question at the IATA annual meeting will be: Will the merger idea finally be picked up in earnest elsewhere in the world and, if so, when, where and how?
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Lufthansa Expects Major A320neo Engine Improvements In June

May 10, 2016
Lufthansa is delaying acceptance of a third Airbus A320neo as Pratt & Whitney prepares software and hardware fixes for the PW1100G engine.
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FAA Worried About ADS-B, 1090 MHz Interference

May 12, 2016
Eliminating terminal radars and developing hybrid TCAS are among the mitigations the FAA is considering to keep frequency congestion at bay beyond 2020.
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Battle For Norwegian Air International’s U.S. Operating Permit

May 09, 2016
Norwegian Air International long-haul expansion plans scored a major victory with tentative U.S. Transportation Department approval of its foreign air carrier permit.
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CHC Seeks Restructuring Through Chapter 11

May 11, 2016
Helicopter operator CHC wants to reduce its fleet by 90-100 aircraft as the oil price slump and other ancillary problems take a toll.
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Airline Industry Leaders Concerned Over Protectionism

May 13, 2016
Hot button topics such as open skies and liberalization dominate Sky Harbor International Aviation Symposium.

Defense

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Darpa To Develop More Flexible RF System For Small UAS

May 09, 2016
Darpa is launching a program to develop an RF system capable of adaptively and flexibly switching between communications, radar and EW modes.
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Multimission Concept For Lightweight Advanced Trainers

May 10, 2016
Switzerland’s ALR reveals trainer and multimission aircraft concept.
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The Week in Defense, May 12-19, 2016

May 12, 2016
Romanian missile defense site now operational; U.S. Air Force awards GPS III contracts; F-35s undergo four-ship mission tests; India integrates weapons on light combat helicopter.
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KC-10s Quietly Fuel U.S. Mideast Operations

May 11, 2016
The aerial refueling tanker has been a vital component in the U.S. Central Command for a quarter century.

Technology

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Echodyne Launches Detect-and-Avoid Radar For Small UAS

May 10, 2016
Startup Echodyne develops a cellphone-sized detect-and-avoid radar compact and cheap enough to be carried by small UAS flying beyond visual line of sight of the operator.
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Blood, Organ Delivery By UAS Eyed For Africa, India, U.S.

May 12, 2016
Malawi and Rwanda testing speedier delivery of HIV tests and blood via UAS while India and the U.S. look at the organ transplant opportunities.
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The Week In Technology, May 9-13, 2016

May 09, 2016
This week, the latest UAS news: Insitu goes commercial; Tekever tracks ships; EASA gets scientific on collision risk; FAA seeks drone advice; Aeryon, AeroVironment and other news.

Up Front

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Opinion: Suppliers Face Structural Challenges In Aerospace Aftermarket

May 12, 2016
New-generation aircraft, improved equipment and better MRO practices are keeping a lid on aerospace supplier growth.

Inside Business Aviation

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Opinion: Negative Views Regarding Diesel Power Starting To Change

May 12, 2016
While work is underway to eliminate lead from avgas, Jet-A-burning diesel engines are gaining support.

Leading Edge

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Algorithms, Not Platforms, Key As Darpa Eyes New Capabilities

May 13, 2016
Darpa programs exploit moves to open up weapon-system architectures and enable faster, cheaper upgrades to the capabilities and technologies of today’s platforms.

Washington Outlook

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Lawmakers Urge Boeing Not To Sell Aircraft To Iran

May 13, 2016
Though sanctions have been lifted, congressman points out Iran’s ties to terrorism | Pentagon’s acquisition chief open to staying in job beyond this presidency | Congressman tries to cap National Security Council size.

Viewpoint

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Opinion: ICAO’s Emissions Plan Has Loopholes Big Enough For An A380

May 12, 2016
The proposed rules carve out exemptions for small states, but are Singapore and the UAE “small” players in international aviation?