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Aviation Week & Space Technology, September 18, 2017

Workforce

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Workforce: How A&D Stacks Up Against Silicon Valley

Sep 14, 2017
Aerospace companies compare well in incentives and benefits with tech companies such as Google, Facebook and Apple, according to survey respondents. Photo credit: Boeing
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Opinion: A&D Faces Silicon Valley Talent Firestorm

Sep 14, 2017
Aerospace and defense is a worthwhile industry to work in, but companies need to sell that to workers with many options.

First Take

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First Take (Sept. 18-Oct. 1, 2017)

Sep 15, 2017
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Defense

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Commercial Derivatives Questioned As USAF Eyes J-Stars Replacement

Sep 15, 2017
U.S. Air Force may consider survivability when evaluating special missions platforms, which could hurt the chances of commercial and business jet derivatives.
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L3 Picks Gulfstream 550 For U.S. Air Force EC-X Compass Call

Sep 11, 2017
With more plot twists and feuding factions than the “Game Of Thrones” television drama, the EC-X Compass Call replacement, managed by the Air Force’s Big Safari program office, has been plagued with intrigue, accusations and bid protests.
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How U.S. F-15E Drone Shoot-Down Changed Air Game In Syria

Sep 14, 2017
Air Force Lt. Col. Jeremy Renken’s downing of an armed UAV over Syria in June signaled pro-regime forces that the U.S. will not fail to act in self defense.
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In Stealth Era, ‘Red Air’ Struggles To Fight Back

Sep 13, 2017
U.S Air Force is looking for a new aggressor aircraft to replace the 50-year-old T-38 currently flying mock aerial combat against the F-22 and F-35.
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T-X Trainer Competition Narrows Ahead Of Down-Select

Sep 14, 2017
Boeing, Leonardo DRS and Lockheed are the final contenders for the Air Force’s $16 billion T-X competition, ahead of a down-select this fall.
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France To Weaponize General Atomics MQ-9 Reapers

Sep 12, 2017
France’s decision to arm its General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper UAVs, otherwise used for surveillance, signals the conclusion of a debate on the use of a lethal weapon from an unmanned platform.
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Uncertainty Surrounds French Bid To Fill Belgian Fighter Need

Sep 12, 2017
While France's offer to supply Dassault Rafales may sound attractive, it seems unlikely that Brussels will take the bait; Belgium seems to prefer the F-35.
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The Week In Defense, Sept. 14-21

Sep 14, 2017
Canada’s potential purchase of F/A-18s receives U.S. approval; Turkey advances S-400 deal with Russia; Bahrain seeks F-16 Viper upgrade, and Indonesia will upgrade its F-16 fleet.

Rotorcraft

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Lockheed Martin Reaffirms Support For Sikorsky’s Raider

Sep 14, 2017
The Raider’s hard landing is blamed on a flight-control software issue, not coaxial rigid-rotor technology, Sikorsky obtains backing to finish the demonstration.

Commercial Aviation

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Branson’s Airline Cut-Back Shows Industry’s Structural Change

Sep 15, 2017
Richard Branson’s sale of 31% of his Virgin Atlantic stake is a sign of the times in commercial aviation.
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UK Joins Canada In Calling For End To Boeing-Bombardier Dispute

Sep 15, 2017
The Canadian and UK governments have stepped up pressure on Boeing, but the U.S. manufacturer is not backing down from its trade dispute with Bombardier over the price of C Series airliners sold to Delta Air Lines.
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U.S. Airlines Revise Guidance Due To Effects Of Pricing And Storms

Sep 11, 2017
Several airlines expect lower unit revenues in the wake of hurricanes and competitive pricing.

Air Traffic Management

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Air Traffic Control Outsourcing Stalls In Congress

Sep 13, 2017
Only in Washington can an idea never die, but still suffer a fatal setback. That may be the case now for “privatizing” federal air traffic control services.

Business

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Merger of Russia’s Civil Airframers First Step In Major Restructure

Sep 12, 2017
The merger is intended to simplify management and cut operating costs. Combat, transport and strategic aviation assets also will eventually be merged.

Technology

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Airbus Ponders E-Fan X All-electric Takeoff Test

Sep 12, 2017
Airbus may approve a demonstrator that would continue work toward potential development of a hybrid-electric, single-aisle airliner.
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The Week in Technology, Sept. 11-15, 2017

Sep 11, 2017
DARPA pursues elegant simplicity; Honeywell launches drone inspection; Airobotics expands into defense; backers boost Lilium eVTOL; tethered drones for disaster response.

Space

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Ariane 6 Moves Toward 2020 Test Launch And Wins First Customer

Sep 13, 2017
Eumetsat's option is for an Ariane 62, the medium version of the rocket destined to replace Arianespace’s workhorse Ariane 5.
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Cassini Heads For Saturn Plunge After Final Titan Flyby

Sep 13, 2017
Nearly out of propellant, Cassini will plow directly into Saturn’s clouds on Sept. 15.

Up Front

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Opinion: Can UTC-Rockwell Collins Deal Be Stopped?

Sep 13, 2017
There is virtually no overlap between the two companies, and OEMs may seek commercial concessions but are unlikely to block the transaction.
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Opinion: China’s Commercial Aerospace Dream Edges Closer To Reality

Sep 11, 2017
The Chinese understand that what will make or break their industry is what happens in the middle of the value chain, at the component and subsystem levels.

Going Concerns

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Opinion: A&D Companies Try Different Angles to Attract Talent

Sep 15, 2017
The race to secure new STEM talent is now one of the top workforce concerns of industry, and it should be for investors and shareholders, too.

Airline Intel

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Opinion: Regulatory Reform in European Air Transport Tested To Limit

Sep 15, 2017
It is too easy to find the wiggle room in much of the regulations that govern Europe’s airline sector. Tighter rules should be enacted to keep the playing field level for all carriers.

Leading Edge

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Hurricane Recovery Efforts Show Drone Use Benefits And Challenges

Sep 13, 2017
Wide range of users are benefiting from drone imagery of damage from Hurricanes Harney and Irma, but there will also be important lessons emerging.

Washington Outlook

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Airline Exec Describes ‘Maddening’ ATC System

Sep 15, 2017
In this week's Washington Outlook: Skies in the U.S. are safe but slow, and an ongoing debate over how to secure the borders.

Letter From The Editor

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Nominations Open For Expanded Aviation Week Awards

Sep 15, 2017
Aviation Week’s team of more than two dozen editors casts a wide net around the globe, but we don’t see everything. That is why it is vital that we receive outside nominations. Know of an individual or achievement in the last year that deserves recognition? Nominate them for the 2018 Laureate Awards.

Feedback

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Letters From Our Readers (Sept. 18, 2017)

Sep 16, 2017
Readers comment on the viability of pilotless cockpits, disruptive industry techniques vs. tried-and-true engineering and debate language describing Air Traffic Organization reform.

Who's Where

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New Positions, Promotions, Honors And Elections (Sept. 18, 2017)

Sep 18, 2017
AIM Aerospace Corp. has named Daniele Cagnatel president and CEO. He had been president/CEO of GKN Aerostructures North America.

Aerospace Calendar

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Aerospace Calendar And Aviation Week Events (Sept. 18, 2017)

Sep 18, 2017
Upcoming aviation and aerospace industry events and Aviation Week Network events