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Magazine Issue

Aviation Week & Space Technology, July 10, 2017

VOL. 179 NO. 27 July 10, 2017

State of Stealth

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The Physics And Techniques Of Infrared Stealth

Jul 07, 2017
Nations looking to defend against stealth aircraft are examining infrared sensors for their counterstealth application, but U.S. B-2, F-22 and F-35 aircraft have a few tricks up their tailpipes and under their skins.

First Take

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First Take (July 10-24, 2017)

Jul 07, 2017
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Space

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Long March 5 Failure May Delay Other Chinese Space Projects

Jul 07, 2017
Because Long March 5 failed a test mission, timing of space station construction and lunar missions is in doubt. Until the cause is revealed, related launchers must be suspect.

Security

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U.S. Airlines Test Biometrics To Streamline Boarding

Jul 06, 2017
Airlines are trialing biometrics-based technologies to eliminate boarding passes and move travelers through security more quickly.

Defense

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MAKS Airshow Spotlights Russian Aerospace Industry In Transition

Jul 04, 2017
Russia is trying to reform, reorganize and civilianize its military-industry complex to face new geopolitical realities.
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Lockheed Looks To Strengthen Bid In India’s Fighter Competition

Jul 05, 2017
Winning New Delhi’s fighter competition is currently Lockheed Martin’s best chance to keep F-16 production alive into the next decade
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Poseidon To Recharge British Maritime Patrol Capability

Jul 07, 2017
Britain will work closely with Norway and U.S. on North Atlantic P-8 patrols.
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Royal Navy’s New Flagship Carrier Begins Testing

Jul 07, 2017
Carrier finally goes to sea, but questions about UK defense spending endure.
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The Week In Defense, July 6-13, 2017

Jul 06, 2017
MBDA tests Sea Venom missile; ULA beats SpaceX in U.S. Air Force launch contest; Sikorsky signs its ninth multiyear Black Hawk contract, and Taiwan’s $1.4 billion weapons package.

Airlines in Cuba

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Cuba Market Not Panning Out As Planned For U.S. Carriers

Jul 04, 2017
Demand for Cuba travel has underwhelmed the industry. The 50-year flight hiatus meant airlines had little data with which to predict the popularity of flights.
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Airlines Not Yet Worried About New U.S.-Cuba Travel Policy

Jul 03, 2017
The Trump administration has made travel to Cuba stricter, but air service is unaffected

Technology

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California County Takes Lead in Electric Training Aircraft

Jul 07, 2017
Fresno County provides more than $1 million to buy electric aircraft and charging stations in a project to prove pilot training costs can be reduced dramatically through electric propulsion.
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Zunum’s Software-Style Approach To Developing Electric Propulsion

Jul 04, 2017
With backing from Boeing and JetBlue and now Washington-state, startup Zunum Aero is beginning to build the prototype propulsion system for its planned hybrid-electric regional airliner.
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The Week In Technology, July 3-7, 2017

Jul 03, 2017
NLR probes noise; Boom refines XB-1; Zee breaks cover; TsAGI’s model support; Onera’s electric idea.

Commercial Aviation

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Artificial Intelligence Is A Growing Focus of A&D Sector

Jul 07, 2017
A new report and recent announcements underpin how artificial intelligence capabilities could become a potential business growth driver and competitive differentiator in A&D.
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ANA And JAL Leaders Plan For Next Growth Cycle

Jul 05, 2017
Japanese airlines are focusing on Tokyo slot plans for their next wave of expansion, and will curtail growth until then.

Up Front

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Opinion: Paris 2017 And The Future Of Additive Manufacturing

Jul 07, 2017
The additive manufacturing-bionic design combination is analogous to the introduction of composites four decades ago.

Going Concerns

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Aftermarket Push By OEMs Leads Paris Air Show Buzz

Jul 06, 2017
Most suppliers at the air show were buzzing about the big, bold goal for the new Boeing Global Services to reach $50 billion in revenue by the early 2020s.

Inside Business Aviation

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GE Challenges Pratt’s PT6 Hegemony With the ATP

Jul 05, 2017
The PT6 faces competition from GE’s Advanced Turboprop powerplant; J. Mac McClellan’s active retirement.

Airline Intel

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Enders Consolidates Power As Airbus Integrates

Jul 07, 2017
Following the Airbus group reorganization, Tom Enders effectively has his old job back, while keeping his overall responsibilities as group CEO.

Leading Edge

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Could Congress Push Too Fast On Supersonics?

Jul 06, 2017
Supersonic startups welcome a positive move from Congress on high-speed commercial aircraft, but it could dramatically cut the time for developing standards.

Washington Outlook

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Will Canadians Look To Asia For Aerospace Exports?

Jul 07, 2017
In this week's Washington Outlook: With the U.S. amping up protectionist rhetoric, its neighbor to the north may look for new trading partners.

Viewpoint

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Opinion: How China Is Using ‘Soft Power’ In Space Business

Jul 07, 2017
Gridlock in Washington has put U.S. manufacturers at a severe disadvantage.

Feedback

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Letters From Our Readers (July 10, 2017)

Jul 07, 2017
Readers weigh in on preferred (and projected) seating configurations; U-2s; F-35's Paris debut and points beyond; and civility of discourse.

Who's Where

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New Positions, Promotions, Honors And Elections (July 10, 2017)

Jul 07, 2017
Textron Systems, Columbia Helicopters and Orbital ATK are among the organizations that have recently announced new appointments and elections.

Aerospace Calendar

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Aerospace Calendar And Aviation Week Events (July 10, 2017)

Jul 07, 2017
Upcoming aviation and aerospace industry events and Aviation Week Network events