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Aviation Week & Space Technology, January 9, 2017

Persons of the Year

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Aviation Week Persons Of The Year: Pentagon’s Carter, Work and Kendall

Jan 06, 2017
Top U.S. officials revamped acquisition of weapons, engaged non-traditional companies and pushed for new technologies and thinking in the Defense Department.

First Take

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First Take (Jan. 9, 2017)

Jan 06, 2017
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Manufacturing

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Who Will Be Left Behind From The Factory Of The Future?

Jan 04, 2017
Robotics and additive manufacturing are just two technological enablers of future aerospace manufacturing.
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How To Prepare Aerospace Workers For Factory Of The Future

Jan 04, 2017
Dassault Systemes is working with Wichita State University to find the best ways to train and attract qualified personnel for future aerospace manufacturing.

Technology

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General Aviation VTOL Concept Aims For Efficient Hover And Fast Cruise

Jan 05, 2017
The deflected slipstream gets to VTOL by diverting the slipstream downward to create upward thrust for takeoff and a cushioned landing.
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Hybrid Propulsion Tests Key To Mach 5 Business Jet

Jan 03, 2017
HyperMach Aerospace’s combined system is designed to generate sufficient power to propel the aircraft to the edges of hypersonic flight and suppress booms and drag with plasma.
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The Week In Technology, Jan. 2-6, 2017

Jan 02, 2017
Flirtey delivers convenience; Groen’s gyroplane drone; AquaMAV flies and dives; DHS selects drone startups; Leonardo’s Solo in Italian tests.

Commercial Aviation

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Overcapacity In Widebody Market Could Prove Fatal For Airbus A380

Jan 05, 2017
The market weakness of Emirates and other Middle Eastern airlines is causing trouble for Airbus’s A380 orderbook.
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With Mainland Demand Throttled, China Airlines Looks Elsewhere

Jan 05, 2017
Setbacks in China and Northeast Asia are unwinding some of the airline’s progress in 2011-15, when Beijing progressively allowed more of its citizens to visit Taiwan. Low-cost competition is proliferating in the Japanese and South Korean markets.
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How Taiwan’s Airline Industry Is Consolidating

Jan 05, 2017
Low-cost competition for Taiwanese travelers is strong—Tigerair Taiwan counts more than 20 budget airlines from 10 countries serving the island.

Space

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Charting New Course For Geospatial Intelligence

Jan 06, 2017
With great maps from many sources, the head of the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency looks for new paths in an increasingly competitive environment.

Defense

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Lockheed Martin’s F-35: What Is Left To Fix?

Jan 06, 2017
Two Joint Strike Fighters caught fire in 2016, the latest version of the logistics system is delayed, and the final warfighting software still has problems.
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Turkish Aerospace Industries CEO Plots Rapid Growth Course

Jan 06, 2017
After growing Turkish Airlines, Temel Kotil plans to nurture Turkish Aerospace Industries to a new level.
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Will Future Vertical Lift Come Of Age In 2017?

Jan 05, 2017
Bell’s V-280 and Sikorsky/Boeing’s SB-1 aim to change how the U.S. Army fights wars.
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Battle Begins For T-X Advanced Pilot Trainer

Jan 06, 2017
U.S. Air Force kicks off its $16.3 billion T-X contest as gaps in fighter pilot training grow.
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Who Has The Edge As U.S. Air Force J-Stars Contest Begins?

Jan 06, 2017
Boeing, Lockheed, Northrop and potentially others are gunning for the Air Force’s $7 billion J-Stars Recap program.
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The Week In Defense, Jan. 5-11, 2017

Jan 05, 2017
In this week’s roundup: India’s nuclear-capable Agni-V ICBM heads to user trials; Serbia modernizes its helicopter and fighter fleet; upgrading the KC-10 tanker and another order for Patriot air defense.

Going Concerns

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Should Aircraft OEMs Settle WTO Disputes?

Jan 06, 2017
Hope springs eternal for a grand bargain on WTO disputes among aircraft OEMs.

Up Front

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Opinion: The Coming Era Of Small-Scale Air Travel

Jan 05, 2017
The aviation ecosystem as we know it is likely to change dramatically in the next few decades.

Inside Business Aviation

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Finding Comity In Aircraft Co-ownership

Jan 04, 2017
Can aircraft co-owners co-exist for long? Partners in Aviation has a plan that could ensure a harmonious relationship.

Airline Intel

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Trump Transportation Department May De-emphasize Consumer Protection

Jan 04, 2017
What course will the new U.S. administraton take on airline mergers and aircraft sales to Iran?

Leading Edge

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Certification Revamp Brings Promise Of Technology To General Aviation

Jan 06, 2017
FAA’s Part 23 rule, and Europe’s pending CS-23 revamp, enable certification of GA aircraft using industry standards that can evolve with advances in technology.

In Orbit

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Regardless Of Trump, Here’s What’s Happening In Space This Year

Jan 04, 2017
Movement toward more frequent privatized human spaceflight is just one of the big achievements slated for 2017, whatever happens in the White House.

Washington Outlook

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What Awaits Team Trump

Jan 06, 2017
The outgoing president has initiated a series of new competitions and contracts, leaving the incoming president with his hands full.

FROM THE EDITOR

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From The Editor: What Do You Think Of Aviation Week's 2016 Persons Of The Year?

Jan 06, 2017
Whether you agree with our selection of Carter, Kendall and Work or think it was a bad choice, we’d like to hear why.

Feedback

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Letters From Our Readers (Jan. 9, 2017)

Jan 06, 2017
Readers give a shout-out and update to photo issue; offer several Air Force One options; advocate U.S./Japan FB-22 collaboration; correct John Glenn tribute fact.

Who's Where

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New Positions, Promotions, Honors And Elections (Jan. 9, 2017)

Jan 06, 2017
Air Berlin has named Thomas Winkelmann CEO. Winkelmann had been CEO of Germanwings and head of Lufthansa’s hub. GE Aviation has promoted Jean Lydon-Rodgers (see photos) to president/CEO of services from president/CEO of military systems and Tony Mathis to president/CEO of military systems.

Aerospace Calendar

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Aerospace Calendar And Aviation Week Events (Jan. 9, 2017)

Jan 06, 2017
Upcoming aviation and aerospace industry events and Aviation Week Network events