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Aviation Week & Space Technology, August 29, 2016

VOL. 178 NO. 35 August 29, 2016

Defense

Iran, North Korea’s Missile Tech Changing Threat Calculus

Aug 26, 2016

America’s ballistic missile defenses will struggle to keep pace with new Iranian and North Korean rockets, while Russia and China continue to modernize and upgrade their nuclear delivery vehicles.

Pentagon Weapons Tester Warns Of F-35 Combat-Readiness Problems

Aug 26, 2016

On the heels of the U.S. Air Force’s milestone decision to declare the F-35A ready for battle, the Pentagon’s DOT&E is raising new concerns about Lockheed Martin’s fifth-generation fighter.

F-35 Follow-On Plan Takes Shape

Aug 22, 2016

As the U.S. Navy tests the F-35C carrier variant in its final warfighting configuration aboard the USS George Washington in August, the Pentagon is already looking ahead at what’s next for the fifth-generation fighter jet.

T-38 Replacement Designs From Boeing, Northrop In The Spotlight

Aug 26, 2016

The board is set for the U.S. Air Force’s T-X next-generation trainer competition, with new peeks at Boeing and Northrop Grumman’s clean-sheet designs.

V-22: Unique Aircraft, Unique Problems

Aug 23, 2016

Nearly a decade of missions and operations have proven that the U.S. Marines’ MV-22 Osprey is a one-of-a-kind aircraft that provides unique flexibility in combat. But the tiltrotor continues to present complex operational challenges.

The Week In Defense, Aug. 25–Sept. 1

Aug 25, 2016

Next-gen rotorcraft engine awards; U.S. Army seeks help countering UAS; More C295s for Indonesia; Lockheed tests counter-rocket interceptor

First Take

First Take (Aug. 29, 2016)

Aug 26, 2016

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

The State of Stealth

Physics And Progress Of Low-Frequency Counterstealth Technology

Aug 25, 2016

Radars operating at lower frequencies is the most common approach to overcoming stealth technology. Why do they work and what are their limitations?

Air Safety Technologies

New Stall, Upset Training Puts Alaska Airlines On Cutting Edge

Aug 26, 2016

A full stall in a commercial jetliner is an encounter few pilots have had the pleasure or pain of experiencing, but one that all U.S. airline pilots will come to know in a few short years.

Laser-Based Air Data Systems Come Of Age

Aug 23, 2016

High-profile failures of traditional air data systems—using pitot tubes and angle-of-attack vanes—have ignited a new generation of laser-based replacement systems that offer higher performance, without moving parts.

Commercial Aviation

Scale Of Boeing’s Widebody Sales Challenge Revealed

Aug 22, 2016

While Boeing has already given plenty of signs that sales of new widebody aircraft have slowed to a crawl, the full extent of the order shortfall is becoming more apparent, thanks to internal figures obtained by Aviation Week.

Rockwell Collins Nears Finish Line With 737 MAX Cockpit Displays

Aug 26, 2016

Boeing’s goal was to maintain maximum commonality between the 737NG and the 737 MAX, in part to retain common type ratings between the two and minimal “differences training” for pilots.

Turnaround Encourages Expansion For Thai Carriers

Aug 25, 2016

While very few are profitable yet, the financial situation of Thai-based airlines is generally improving, allowing them to expand to meet growing demand.

Connected Aerospace

Inflight Wi-Fi Service Providers Making Gains

Aug 16, 2016

Major players in the satellite-delivered cabin connectivity sector are forecasting upbeat industry trends as they make headway in lining up contracts and installing kits.

Space

China Hot Tests Motor For Lunar Missions

Aug 25, 2016

A program begun in 2008 results in testing of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp.’s fattest solid-propellant motor so far.

NASA Readies 105-ton Variant For Second SLS Mission

Aug 24, 2016

NASA is using funding it didn’t request to build and fly a more powerful upper stage for the heavy-lift Space Launch System

Technology

Canadians Study Lifting Fuselage For Future Business, Regional Jets

Aug 25, 2016

Designers looking for fuel savings and emissions reductions beyond those possible with today’s conventional tube-and-wing configurations face additional challenges when the aircraft are smaller, such as regional and business jets.

LED-Based Engine Core Ice Sensor Under Test

Sep 05, 2016

The science of developing reliable sensor systems to warn pilots of engine core icing at high altitudes has made some headway, but is in its relative infancy.

The Week In Technology, Aug. 22-26, 2016

Aug 22, 2016

CNN forms drone unit; NASA backs electric techs; Folding wingtips for lower fuel burn? Qinetiq’s Hell Bay unmanned demo; Airlander airship flies

Workforce

Industry Faces Paradox Of Wanting, Fearing Retirements

Aug 24, 2016

While industry retirements are of concern, so too is low attrition, especially as Silicon Valley muscles into A&D’s wheelhouse.

Where Young A&D Professionals Want To Work

Aug 25, 2016

According to data from Aviation Week’s latest survey of A&D young professionals, money talks.

Rockwell Collins Refreshes Employee Engagement

Aug 25, 2016

Connecting a corporation’s mission statement to its workforce has new relevance and holds opportunity.

A&D Picks Up On Tuition Reimbursement For Workforce

Aug 25, 2016

Tuition reimbursement starts emerging as workforce tool, but companies are keen on keeping coursework relevant.

Opinion: Ignore Workforce Issues At Your Peril

Aug 29, 2016

Low attrition is driving a growing retirement bubble in aerospace and defense. Companies must plan carefully to balance current and future staffing needs.

Going Concerns

Digitization Set To Remake A&D Industry

Aug 26, 2016

Digitization of the aerospace and defense industry could be one of the biggest changes in the next five years.

Airline Intel

Burgeoning Australian Flights Help Chinese Officials

Aug 23, 2016

Chinese cities want intercontinental air services. Routes to Australia cost them less.

Leading Edge

Aerospace Technologies Next U.S. President Must Focus On

Aug 26, 2016

Aviation Week presents presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump with a list of aerospace technologies they should champion if elected, to keep the U.S. ahead of its adversaries and competitors.

In Orbit

Spaceflight Billionaires Bucking A Half-Century Of Experience

Aug 24, 2016

Aerojet Rocketdyne is applying experience it gained during the past 50 years to a new rocket engine designed to compete with Russian offerings.

Washington Outlook

GAO Criticizes U.S. Air Force A-10 Retirement Planning

Aug 26, 2016

In this week’s Washington Outlook column: the GAO dings the Air Force on A-10 retirement plans, and Maryland Space Business Roundtable attendees weigh in on the U.S. presidential election.

Viewpoint

Opinion: How To Fix Pentagon’s Broken Acquisition System

Aug 26, 2016

Sen. John McCain’s proposed National Defense Authorization Act for 2017 would make more sweeping changes to the Pentagon than any since the 1986 Goldwater-Nichols Act.

Feedback

Letters From Our Readers (Aug. 29, 2016)

Aug 26, 2016

Debate over climate change and how it affects A&D marketplace; F-35 sales to Turkey, foul or fair?; choosing between safety and cost concerns

Who's Where

New Positions, Promotions, Honors And Elections (August 29, 2016)

Aug 26, 2016

U.S. Air Force Gen. Joseph Lengyel has been promoted to four-star general and will oversee the National Guard Bureau. He also becomes a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The Washington-based National Aeronautic Association has named Greg Principato (see photo) president/CEO. He had held executive positions at the National Association of State Aviation Officials and Airports Council International.

Aerospace Calendar

Aerospace Calendar And Aviation Week Events (Aug. 29, 2016)

Aug 26, 2016

Aerospace Calendar Sept. 3-5—2016 Cleveland National Air Show. Burke Lakefront Airport. Cleveland. See clevelandairshow.com Sept. 5-7—Advanced Satellite Multimedia Systems Conference. Caixa Forum Palma. Palma de Mallorca, Spain. See asmsconference.org/

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Defense

First Take

The State of Stealth

Air Safety Technologies

Commercial Aviation

Connected Aerospace

Space

Technology

Workforce

Going Concerns

Airline Intel

Leading Edge

In Orbit

Washington Outlook

Viewpoint

Feedback

Who's Where

Aerospace Calendar