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Aviation Week & Space Technology, December 26, 2016

VOL. 178 NO. 52 December 26, 2016

Aerospace & Defense 2017

Uncertainty Is The Name Of The Game For Aerospace In 2017

Dec 23, 2016

Whether the Trump election in the U.S. or the Brexit vote in the UK, 2016 delivered shocks to the global aerospace and defense industry that will reverberate through 2017.

Watchpoints For 2017

Aerospace Developments To Watch In 2017

Dec 23, 2016

New U.S. president, fallout from Brexit and ongoing commercial and defense programs promise active year for A&D in 2017.

Top Technologies

Defense Technologies For Surveillance, Strike, Countermeasures Will Dominate 2017

Dec 19, 2016

Developments in defense technology to watch in 2017 include drone countermeasures, jamming improvements, and directed-energy weapons.

Unmanned Aircraft Capabilities To Expand In 2017

Dec 23, 2016

From pizza deliveries to new military uses, testing and development of unmanned aerial vehicles will advance.

Smallsat Developments, Launches Dominate Space Tech In 2017

Dec 23, 2016

Applications for small satellites—from Earth observation to virtual reality—will continue to expand in 2017.

Commercial Aviation Technologies Will Evolve In 2017

Dec 19, 2016

New technologies for commercial aviation focus on greater speed, lower emissions, and improved tracking.

Defense & Security

Politics, Terrorism And Refugee Crises Change World Security Outlook

Dec 23, 2016

From Chinese power projection to enduring border strife and ethnic conflicts, the world is heating up with tensions.

Defense Profiles

Where Pentagon Spending Is Headed For 2017

Dec 23, 2016

Congress prioritizes readiness, troop increases over procurement in 2017.

Can Canada’s Liberals Make Good On Defense Pledges?

Dec 23, 2016

Canada is playing two sides when it comes to replacing its outdated CF-18 Hornet.

From Scandal To Sale, A Mixed Year For Brazilian Defense

Dec 23, 2016

Defense spending in Brazil projected to rise over the next five years, despite a pledged 20-year freeze on government funding increases.

Putin Effect Accelerating European Defense Spending

Dec 23, 2016

Russian aggression is prompting stronger European defense relationships and greater spending on military equipment modernization.

Post-Brexit Britain Could Face Fiscal Challenges To Defense Budget

Dec 23, 2016

With new UAVs, P-8s and Apaches, Britain is ticking off its defense review shopping list.

France Confirms Upward Trend In Defense Spending

Dec 23, 2016

Ongoing terrorist threats in the Middle East and at home motivate increases in French defense spending on equipment and to support military personnel.

Russian Defense Budget To Drop By 27% In 2017

Dec 23, 2016

The cost of operational demands—from Eastern Ukraine to Syria—are adding up

Germany To Update Defense Thanks To Funding Boost

Dec 23, 2016

Berlin is planning to spend an extra €10 billion on defense by 2020.

Turkey’s Military In Recovery Mode After Purges

Dec 23, 2016

Ankara continues its defense modernization, but is facing fiscal and political challenges, especially with Western allies.

Israel Bolsters Space And Air Defense Systems

Dec 23, 2016

Surrounded by increasingly sophisticated air defenses, Israel beefs up its air force and electronic warfare prowess.

Middle East Defense Spending Shows No Sign Of Abating

Dec 23, 2016

Despite the oil and gas price slump and two costly regional conflicts, the Middle East is still an influential fighter market.

China’s Defense Spending Is Paying Off

Dec 23, 2016

Despite slower budget growth in 2016, new fighter jets, UAVs and missiles are likely to begin operations in 2017.

F-35 Heads Japan’s Fiscal 2017 Defense Budget

Dec 23, 2016

The first Japanese F-35A was delivered to the Japanese air force detachment at Luke AFB, Arizona, in November 2016

Seoul’s Budget Meets Ministry Request, Shifts Priorities

Dec 23, 2016

South Korean Parliament Refuses To Lift F-35 Budget

Can The Indian Air Force Afford New Equipment Plans?

Dec 23, 2016

Purchase of Rafale fighters and rising personnel costs consume much of India’s limited modernization funds.

Canberra Ups Defense Budget; Some Neighbors Short Of Cash

Dec 23, 2016

Australia and Thailand in spending moods, buying new maritime patrol aircraft, helicopters and subs.

Defense Systems

Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Gains Steam Globally

Dec 23, 2016

The Joint Strike Fighter is fast becoming the most sought-after combat aircraft in the world, as international partners and customers begin to operate their first jets.

Trainers Continue Development And Deployment In 2017

Dec 23, 2016

Programs for trainers progress across the world, most notably for the U.S. Air Force T-X competition.

Boeing’s KC-46 Makes Up For Lost Time

Dec 23, 2016

After a challenging year for the U.S. Air Force’s new tanker, Boeing expects to begin fuel deliveries to fighters in August.

Value Of Scud-Destroying Air Defense Missiles Increases

Dec 23, 2016

The worldwide missile market is on an upward trajectory through 2021, led by air defense weaponry.

Aerospace Systems

Military UAS Makers Eye Commercial Markets As Civil Roles Widen

Dec 22, 2016

Growing size and diversity of the commercial drone market begins to attract established unmanned-aircraft manufacturers, while military market grows ever more international.

UAS Development For Military Uses Continues In 2017

Dec 23, 2016

In 2017, expect military UAS testing and deployment efforts in countries beyond the U.S. and Israel.

Helo Military Deals Counter Commercial Market Trauma

Dec 23, 2016

Manufacturers push to get developments on track and ready for market rebound.

Rising Production Underpins New Wave Of Engine R&D

Dec 23, 2016

Another high-tempo year beckons for engine makers as commercial production soars, new engines enter flight test and new military powerplants begin ground tests.

ULA’s 2017 Engine Pick Pivotal For Space Launch Industry

Dec 23, 2016

SpaceX and ULA will go toe-to-toe for space launches in 2017, in both the commercial and defense realms.

Commercial Market A Factor As Military Faces Decisions On Space Assets

Dec 22, 2016

Pentagon faces decisions on critical and complex military space systems as the commercial satellite communications market continues to evolve.

Alternative Fuels

New Energy For Biofuels

Dec 23, 2016

The much-anticipated commercialization of bio-based jet fuel is gathering momentum

Business Aviation

Business Aviation Seeking Business Models That Boost Demand

Dec 22, 2016

Embraer wants to stimulate demand for aircraft by narrowing the gap between business aviation and commercial airlines.

Air Traffic Management

UAS In 2017: Retooling ATC For Beyond-Visual-Line-Of-Sight Operations

Dec 23, 2016

In 2017, the rules for commercial UAS operators will likely become a great deal more liberal.

Air Transport Profiles

Key Commercial Aircraft Programs Arrive As Market Weakens

Dec 22, 2016

In addition to the many first flights, deliveries and service entries that will occur in 2017, production increases and market questions loom.

Global Airline Data Snapshot Shows Growth Curve

Dec 23, 2016

Airliner backlogs are at unprecedented levels, and China has ordered almost as many aircraft as have Europe and North America combined.

U.S. Airlines: On A Roll Or Over The Peak?

Dec 23, 2016

The U.S. airline sector has pretty much totally rebounded from the slump of the early years of this century. All sectors seem to be on even keel or thriving.

European Airlines Face Formidable 2017

Jan 04, 2017

The environment will remain tough for airlines in Europe, with significant challenges caused by Brexit, overcapacity and terrorism

Many Challenges Loom For Asia-Pacific Airlines

Dec 23, 2016

Airport congestion and financial worries accompany airlines’ dramatic growth rate.

Low Oil Prices Challenge Middle Eastern Airlines’ Strategies

Dec 23, 2016

As the region’s oil-driven economies struggle, Middle Eastern airlines seek ways to adapt to declining premium traffic, while growth continues overall.

Latin American Airlines To See New Models, Investments

Dec 23, 2016

New routes, partnerships and investments expected to boost Latin American and Caribbean air travel markets

Little Improvement Likely For Brazil’s Airlines In 2017

Dec 21, 2016

Carriers in South America’s biggest country look for ways to access fresh capital or consolidate to cope with ongoing economic crisis.

Air Freight Operators See E-Commerce, Pharma As Growth Drivers

Dec 23, 2016

Globally, air freight capacity still flies half-empty, but is recovery on its way?

MRO

Civil Aviation MRO Market To Grows By $10 Billion In 2017

Dec 23, 2016

See how fleet deliveries and retirements are expected to affect the commercial aviation MRO market value in 2017.

India, China Lead Global MRO Growth Rates

Dec 23, 2016

Aviation Week forecasts show which regions lead the highest MRO compound annual growth rates.

MRO Market Taking New Directions In 2017

Dec 23, 2016

Trends we anticipate in 2017 for the aviation aftermarket.

MRO Market Taking New Directions In 2017

Dec 23, 2016

Trends we anticipate in 2017 for the aviation aftermarket.

Engine Segment Drives Global MRO Spend

Dec 23, 2016

Aviation Week forecasts show which airframes and engines will be the focus for MROs in 2017.

Engine Segment Drives Global MRO Spend

Dec 23, 2016

Aviation Week forecasts show which airframes and engines will be the focus for MROs in 2017.

General Aviation May Not Meet FAA ADS-B Mandate For 2020

Dec 23, 2016

General Aviation has entered the “danger zone,” signaling the potential for grounded aircraft when the FAA’s ADS-B January 2020 deadline comes due.

General Aviation May Not Meet FAA ADS-B Mandate For 2020

Dec 23, 2016

General Aviation has entered the “danger zone,” signaling the potential for grounded aircraft when the FAA’s ADS-B January 2020 deadline comes due.

Aviation Aftermarket Entering Data Renaissance

Dec 23, 2016

Systems for enhanced aircraft analytics should continue to come together in 2017, improving predictive maintenance capabilities for MRO providers.

Aviation Aftermarket Entering Data Renaissance

Dec 23, 2016

Systems for enhanced aircraft analytics should continue to come together in 2017, improving predictive maintenance capabilities for MRO providers.

MRO Regulatory Challenges Anticipated In 2017

Dec 20, 2016

The industry must coordinate international and national rules for maintenance-technician schools and foreign repair station drug/alcohol testing among others in the new year.

MRO Regulatory Challenges Anticipated In 2017

Dec 20, 2016

The industry must coordinate international and national rules for maintenance-technician schools and foreign repair station drug/alcohol testing among others in the new year.

Products To Keep Aircraft Clean And Green

Dec 23, 2016

See the MRO industry’s initiatives, certifications, standards, products and services to make aircraft maintenance more eco-friendly and sustainable.

Second Take

Second Take (Dec. 26, 2016)

Dec 23, 2016

Aerospace news highlights of 2016: aircraft rollouts, service entries, program developments; spacecraft launches, successes and setbacks.

An Appreciation

John Glenn—What Makes A Hero?

Dec 19, 2016

The first American to orbit Earth and the oldest person to ever fly in space was both a straight arrow and a self-promoter.

Technology

NASA Aircraft Electric Propulsion Tests At NEAT Location

Dec 23, 2016

NASA’s unique facility is the first designed to test high-power, flight-weight electric propulsion systems for future single-aisle airliners at full scale, on the ground, before moving to flight testing.

NASA Sees Positive Results From Boundary Layer Fan Test

Dec 23, 2016

Test results mark an early step on the path to a new generation of highly efficient airliners designed to take advantage of boundary layer ingestion.

The Week In Technology, Dec. 19-26, 2016

Dec 19, 2016

Amazon’s latest delivery drone; Turbulence downed Facebook’s UAV; JAXA’s new turbofan testbed; Intelsat touts smaller satcom for UAVs; Drones check Texas roads and railways.

Defense

Raytheon Missile Takes On And Destroys Midrange Target

Dec 19, 2016

The Missiles Defense Agency validated the shipborne Standard Missile-6 against a medium-range ballistic missile in a significant test off the coast of Hawaii.

Sierra Nevada Corp., TAI Team To Offer Freedom Trainer For T-X

Dec 16, 2016

Sierra Nevada Corp. and Turkish Aerospace Industries are making a surprise pitch of their Williams International FJ44-4M-powered Freedom Trainer for the T-X program.

General Who Negotiated Air Force One Says Trump Can Get A Better Deal

Dec 20, 2016

The U.S. Air Force bought the legacy presidential aircraft from Boeing for just $249 million back in 1986 but expects to spend $3.2 billion on the new Air Force One.

Mid-Thrust Engines Could Power B-52 Bomber Beyond 2060

Dec 21, 2016

Boeing touts $10 billion in cost avoidance by replacing the B-52’s TF33s with eight regional jet-class engines.

The Week In Defense, Dec. 22-29, 2016

Dec 22, 2016

In this week’s roundup: Italy receives Conformal Airborne Early Warning aircraft; Northrop adds refueling capability to E-2D Hawkeye; Antonov rolls out An-132 prototype and Bulgaria is in the market for secondhand fighters.

Commercial Aviation

Airlines Struggle To Match Cuba Capacity With Demand

Dec 20, 2016

U.S. airlines' new services to Cuba still underutilized as tourism faces obstacles, but carriers remain confident about the future.

Asian LCCs Face Growth Hurdles

Dec 23, 2016

Northeast Asia, and particularly China, could hold the key to future expansion.

Simplicity Is Vital To Boeing 787-10 Execution

Dec 19, 2016

For an aircraft not even conceived as part of Boeing’s original 21st-century airliner family plan, the 787-10 has the potential to take a significant slice of the replacement market for Airbus A330-300s and 777-200s.

Boeing’s Carolina Venture Puts It Back In The Nacelle Business

Dec 19, 2016

New engine work starts in Boeing Propulsion South Carolina as 737 MAX inlet production ramps up.

Up Front

Opinion: Nine Defense Predictions For 2017

Dec 23, 2016

The Pentagon budget may grow under Trump, but major defense acquisition programs could come in the form of infrastructure spending and fiscal stimulus.

In Orbit

In-space Assembly Techniques in Development

Dec 21, 2016

Private sector space initiatives are expected to continue and perhaps be bolstered under Trump administration.

Feedback

Letters From Our Readers (Dec. 26, 2016)

Dec 23, 2016

Readers share memories of John Glenn; NASA's Alan Stern's approach to managing large projects lauded; "tailsitting" VTOL aircraft concept is debated.

Aerospace Calendar

Aerospace Calendar And Aviation Week Events (Dec. 26, 2016)

Dec 23, 2016

Upcoming aviation and aerospace industry events and Aviation Week Network events

Market Sector

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Aerospace & Defense 2017

Watchpoints For 2017

Top Technologies

Defense & Security

Defense Profiles

Defense Systems

Aerospace Systems

Alternative Fuels

Business Aviation

Air Traffic Management

Air Transport Profiles

MRO

Second Take

An Appreciation

Technology

Defense

Commercial Aviation

Up Front

In Orbit

Feedback

Aerospace Calendar

Repair & Overhaul

Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul

Market Sector

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Aerospace & Defense 2017

Watchpoints For 2017

Top Technologies

Defense & Security

Defense Profiles

Defense Systems

Aerospace Systems

Alternative Fuels

Business Aviation

Air Traffic Management

Air Transport Profiles

MRO

Second Take

An Appreciation

Technology

Defense

Commercial Aviation

Up Front

In Orbit

Feedback

Aerospace Calendar

Repair & Overhaul

Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul