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Aviation Week & Space Technology, June 20, 2016

Commercial Aviation

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Can Russia’s MS-21 Crack The Airbus-Boeing Duopoly?

Jun 16, 2016
The MS-21 looks promising, but breaking into Western markets where large installed Boeing and Airbus fleets prevail could prove insurmountable.
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United Struggles With Lower Margins Than American, Delta

Jun 14, 2016
Many investors have lost confidence in United Airlines, believing the airline is too far behind Delta Air Lines and American Airlines on key economic metrics.
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Dutch Cite Mode Confusion In Cityhopper Hard Landings

Jun 17, 2016
E190 pilots are sometimes getting confused as to whether their aircraft will automatically land, leading to some hard landing lessons
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Cabin Chaos Triggers Turbulence Planning Overhaul

Jun 15, 2016
American Airlines is providing more weather information for pilots and creating a turbulence task force to lessen the chances of similar encounters.

First Take

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First Take (June 20, 2016)

Jun 17, 2016
After an Orbital ATK Cygnus carrying 4,087 lb. of trash departed the International Space Station, NASA started a fire in the spacecraft as part of an experiment by the Glenn Research Center. Fire in space is a serious concern. In 1997, six Russian, German and U.S. astronauts fled Mir to a Soyuz spacecraft docked to the space station after an oxygen-generating canister caught fire. They were poised to leave when the fire burned itself out.

Propulsion

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UTAS Begins Future Propulsion System Design

Jun 16, 2016
UTAS is working on engineering greater fuel efficiency as part of the Ecological Integrated Propulsion System (EcoIPS) program.

Farnborough Airshow Preview

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Brexit Result, Defense And Debuts Lead 2016 Farnborough Buzz

Jun 17, 2016
The premier British airshow may be more sedate than usual this year, with defense highlighted ahead of commercial endeavors.
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Boeing Defense Shifts Its Priorities

Jun 14, 2016
Leanne Caret is focused daily on righting the KC-46A tanker program and increasing Boeing’s emphasis on commercial derivatives, rotorcraft, human space exploration, satellites, autonomous systems and services.

Space

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Next Steps For Europe’s Ariane 6

Jun 15, 2016
Despite regulatory setbacks, development of Europe’s new Ariane 6 heavy-lift rocket remains on track at Airbus Safran Launchers.
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Galileo On Track To Deliver Navigation Services This Year

Jun 14, 2016
The May launch of Europe’s 13th and 14th Galileo spacecraft has boosted the current number of navigation satellites in orbit to 14, giving the European Commission the confidence to announce initial public services by the end of the year.
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France Sees Strong Growth In Space Exports

Jun 16, 2016
Seeing prospects for growth, the French government is investing in its commercial space sector, including support for new internet constellations.

100 Years of Aviation Week

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How The Helicopter Has Developed

Jun 17, 2016
Helicopter makers show progress in increasing performance, cutting noise and improving safety. Speed is a challenge, but there are promising developments.
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It Is Safety First For Rotorcraft Industry

Jun 17, 2016
Rotorcraft industry leaders put safety as their top priority as they grapple with potential disruption of their markets by unmanned aircraft.

Defense

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F-35 Engine Upgrade Gathers Pace

Jun 22, 2016
A proposed upgrade stemming from Pratt’s system development and demonstration program for the F-35 engine has the potential to cut fuel burn by as much as 7% on aircraft entering service by the early 2020s, the company says.
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Recent U.S. Military Flight Accidents Raise Alarms

Jun 13, 2016
Officials say recent fighter jet accidents are not caused by readiness woes or funding issues.
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USAF Activity Drives Boom In Precision-Guided Munitions

Jun 17, 2016
Boeing increases production of smart weapons for U.S. and allied forces to catch up with use in antiterrorism campaign.
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NATO, Middle Eastern Air Forces Train Together Over Turkey

Jun 14, 2016
Anatolian Eagle participants focus on dynamic targeting and defeating high-end surface-to-air missiles.
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MBDA Brimstone May Find Role In F-15E Armament

Jun 16, 2016
U.K. missile maker MBDA has scored a small but significant victory in its long-running campaign to secure a U.S. customer for Brimstone.
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The Week In Defense, June 16-23, 2016

Jun 16, 2016
Malaysia welcomes its third A400M airlifter; India prepares to export BrahMos missiles; U.S. Navy to complete communications satellite constellation; U.S. Apaches begin strikes in Iraq.

Technology

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DARPA Advances Collaborating Unmanned Aircraft

Jun 13, 2016
Lockheed Martin and Raytheon have been selected as system integrators for the next phase of DARPA’s Collaboration Operations in Denied Environment program to enable legacy unmanned aircraft to operate in airspace where the electromagnetic spectrum is contested.
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The Week In Technology, June 13-17, 2016

Jun 13, 2016
Unmanned-aircraft news: Disaster relief by drone; Autonomous air taxi plans; Hacking hobby UAS; Debating the drone risk.

Up Front

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Opinion: Why Trump And Sanders Are Wrong About Free Trade

Jun 13, 2016
Demagogue politicians and pundits can’t rail against machines—the Luddite Rebellion ended 200 years ago. Instead, trade makes a convenient scapegoat.
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Opinion: Can Aerospace Avoid U.S. Automakers' Mistakes?

Jun 15, 2016
What is the industry’s long-term approach to global warming, the talent chase and new competition?

Going Concerns

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Opinion: New Northrop R&D Spending Good, Maybe Inevitable

Jun 17, 2016
Northrop Grumman’s newfound devotion to R&D spending is laudable, but hold off on the ticker tape parade just yet.

Airline Intel

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How Curado Left His Mark On Embraer

Jun 17, 2016
Fred Curado’s legacy at Embraer is one of sustainable development rather than radical and daring moves. His successor Paulo Cesar Silva now has to oversee the entry into service of two key programs: The E2 jets and the KC-390 military transport.

In Orbit

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Using The Stratosphere As Testing Ground For Space

Jun 15, 2016
Companies selling commercial rides to the stratosphere on high-altitude balloons hope the burgeoning economy in low Earth orbit needs a leg up to space.

Washington Outlook

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Bill Would Let Pentagon Use 18 Russian Engines Through 2022

Jun 17, 2016
Will this spirit of compromise last? | Just before SpaceX launch, Bezos touts improvements to Blue Origin engine | Lawmaker’s bid to boost NASA aero funding.

Editorial

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Editorial: It’s About Time Companies Revived R&D Spending

Jun 17, 2016
In recent years, big U.S. defense contractors tilted the balance way too far in favor short-term shareholder returns and value.

Feedback

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Letters From Our Readers (June 20, 2016)

Jun 17, 2016
Readers discuss: HondaJet handling; Advantages of AOA; publication of potentially sensitive material; and the merits of Prandtl wing concept.

Who's Where

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New Positions, Promotions, Honors And Elections (June 20, 2016)

Jun 17, 2016
Airbus Group has appointed Paul Eremenko chief technology officer for the corporate technology office. Eremenko currently heads the A3 Innovation Center based in San Jose, California. Maj. Gen. Stayce Harris (see photo) has been promoted to lieutenant general and appointed assistant vice chief of staff and director of the air staff for the U.S. Air Force. Harris commands the Air Force Reserve’s 22nd Air Force at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Georgia.

Aerospace Calendar

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Aerospace Calendar And Aviation Week Events (June 20, 2016)

Jun 17, 2016
Aerospace Calendar June 25-Dec. 3—AOPA Flight Instructor Refresher Course. Various Locations. See aopa.org/forms/event-calendar/FIRC_ONSITE July 8-10—Royal International Air Tattoo 2016. RAF Fairford. Gloucestershire, England. See airtattoo.com