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Aviation Week & Space Technology, November 13, 2017

VOL. 179 NO. 45 November 13, 2017

Combat Aircraft Safety

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U.S. Air Force Completes Integrated Collision Avoidance Tests

Nov 09, 2017
Aviation Week flies next step in combat aircraft collision avoidance safety. Photo: Christoper Higgins/U.S. Air Force
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Next Steps For Auto-Integrated Collision Avoidance On F-16

Nov 09, 2017
Auto-ICAS integration challenge remains for F-16 as ground collision protection speeds up for F-35.
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Inside View: Automatic Integrated Collision Avoidance System

Nov 10, 2017
Aviation Week's Guy Norris was invited to fly on a test flight of Auto-ICAS (Automatic Integrated Collision Avoidance System), the world’s first combined air and ground collision avoidance system for combat aircraft.

First Take

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First Take (Nov. 13, 2017)

Nov 10, 2017
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Technology

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Machine Learning Optimizes Aerospace Designs

Nov 10, 2017
With the complexity of aerospace systems threatening to overtake the ability of human engineers to optimize designs, bio-inspired algorithms and machine learning are being drafted in to help.
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Upskill Brings Wearable Augmented Reality to Manufacturing

Nov 10, 2017
Industrial augmented-reality startup Upskill launches new platform aimed at enabling large-scale use of smart glasses in manufacturing and maintenance.
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Cadence Applies Commercial Electronics to Replacing Obsolete Avionics

Nov 10, 2017
Cadence is applying the latest advances in commercial electronics system design automation to reduce the time and cost involved in replacing obsolete avionics.
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NASA Project Seeks Faster Certification of Composites

Nov 10, 2017
NASA’s Advanced Composites program finally comes to grips with the complexities of designing and certifying carbon-fiber aircraft structures.
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Aurora Builds Tow-Steered Carbon Wing for NASA

Nov 07, 2017
Manufacturing technology that places carbon fiber more precisely where there are loads within a structure could enable more slender, flexible wings that are lighter and have less drag.
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The Week In Technology, Nov. 6-10, 2017

Nov 06, 2017
Bolt-on helo autonomy; Boeing invests in materials; Israeli cargo UAV uprated; fly/drive truck turns air taxi; looking deep inside engines.

Defense

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Japanese Industry Urges Quick Start Of Fighter Program

Nov 06, 2017
Accumulated technological preparation, a record of cost control and a need to transfer experience argue for getting on with the next Japanese fighter, says local industry.
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Germany Wants Fifth-Gen Fighter To Replace Tornado

Nov 10, 2017
The F-35 is a “benchmark” in competition to replace the Tornado, German officials say.
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Britain Faces Calls To Consider Future Fighter Project

Nov 10, 2017
Anglo-French UCAV and Turkish TF-X are preserving British fighter know-how.
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Secondhand Aircraft Eyed To Renew Malaysian Combat Aircraft Program

Nov 09, 2017
Malaysia has begun exploratory talks with other Hornet operators about buying surplus F/A-18s. Advanced new aircraft are not currently affordable.
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No Room For Error In Airspace Over Shrinking ISIS Map

Nov 10, 2017
As the Islamic State loses territory, U.S. and Russia must work harder to deconflict air operations in a rapidly shrinking battlespace.
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General Atomics Pitches Manned-Unmanned Teaming In Middle East

Nov 08, 2017
Restricted from selling armed unmanned aircraft systems in the Middle East, an interim approach is to wirelessly link surveillance drones with attack helicopters.
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The Week In Defense, Nov. 9-15, 2017

Nov 09, 2017
Can Denmark’s defense ministry perform all of the tasks it thought it could with 27 F-35s? Also, India’s latest weapons tests, Orbital’s next-gen launch system clears new milestone, and Harris develops all-digital payload for future GPS III satellites.

Commercial Aviation

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Many Asian Legacy Airlines In Aircraft Order Talks

Nov 10, 2017
While some airlines are close to placing significant orders, others are in the early stages of negotiations.
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Growth And Competition Accelerate For Asian Airlines

Nov 08, 2017
While Asia-Pacific demand surges, intense competition has prevented yields from matching fuel price rebound.
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Emirates Nears New A380 Order As First Singapore Aircraft Returned

Nov 09, 2017
The A380 program remains reliant on one customer as the secondhand market fails to take off.
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Different Philosophies Drive JetBlue, American IFE Approaches

Nov 09, 2017
As airlines increasingly cut back on inflight entertainment options—noting that most passengers bring their own devices—JetBlue remains committed to IFE seatback offerings.
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European Airlines Look To Long-Haul Growth Opportunities

Nov 07, 2017
European carriers are pursuing long-haul growth to counter challenges such as geopolitical uncertainty, competition from low-cost carriers and the threat of more terrorist attacks.

Space

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NASA Looks To Mitigate Additional SLS Debut Launch Delays

Nov 10, 2017
The U.S. space agency is optimistic about a December 2019 launch, but could slip Exploration Mission-1 to June 2020.
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NASA To Jump Orion Abort Test Ahead Of Delayed SLS Debut

Nov 08, 2017
Aiming to mitigate effects from delayed Exploration Mission-1, the ascent abort test of Orion’s launch escape system will proceed, program manager says.
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Bridenstine Vows He'll Stick To Science If Confirmed As NASA Chief

Nov 09, 2017
The Oklahoma Republican congressman would become the first professional politician to head the U.S. space agency.

Up Front

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Opinion: We Need An Arsenal, Not Artisans, Of Democracy

Nov 07, 2017
Trump’s executive order to shore up the defense industrial base and supply chain is a good start but needs to encompass outlets and allies beyond U.S. borders.

Going Concerns

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U.S. Ex-Im Bank Head Fight Belies Existential Debate

Nov 08, 2017
The battle over the U.S. Export-Import Bank may not have reached biblical proportions, but it could be the end of days for the institution anyway.

Airline Intel

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Intrigue Of Shakespearean Proportions Unfolds In Airbus’ Top Echelon

Nov 09, 2017
Airbus is under the gun on many fronts, including executive battles and claims of corruption lodged in the UK and France and possibly Germany and the U.S.

Washington Outlook

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Lawmakers Challenge U.S. Air Force Space Leadership

Nov 10, 2017
In this week's Washington Outlook: Defense policy legislation skips the creation of a corps, puts the deputy defense secretary in charge of space spending.

Viewpoint

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Opinion: The Time Is Ripe To Launch NASA’s Interstellar Probe

Nov 07, 2017
The power of the Space Launch System can enable a mission to study the region between the Solar System and the stars in the Milky Way galaxy.

Feedback

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Letters From Our Readers (Nov. 10, 2017)

Nov 10, 2017
Readers address updating nuclear chain of command; supersonic maladies; Airbus/Bombardier/Boeing ramifications, and remotely piloted aircraft.

Who's Where

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New Positions, Promotions, Honors And Elections (Nov. 13, 2017)

Nov 10, 2017
William McCombe is now executive vice president and chief financial officer of MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd.

Aerospace Calendar

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Aerospace Calendar And Aviation Week Events (Nov. 13, 2017)

Nov 10, 2017
Upcoming aviation and aerospace industry events and Aviation Week Network events