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Aviation Week & Space Technology, January 22, 2018

VOL. 180 NO. 3 January 22, 2018

Unmanned Aircraft

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Demo Makes Autonomous Resupply Look Deceptively Easy

Jan 18, 2018
Aurora Flight Sciences demonstrates resupply at the touch of a button by unmanned helicopter under the Office of Naval Research’s Autonomous Aerial Cargo/Utility System program. Photo: John F. Williams/U.S. Navy

Singapore Airshow Preview

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Singapore Pushes Automated Defense Systems

Jan 19, 2018
Substituting procurement spending for personnel, Singapore uses aerostat surveillance and small-crew ships, while preparing to introduce tanker aircraft that need fewer people.

Defense

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The Pentagon Wants Its Nuclear Tomahawks Back

Jan 17, 2018
A draft version of the Trump administration’s Nuclear Posture Review reveals plans for a variety of new, reintroduced or revamped nuclear options.
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Afghan Air Force Prepares For Takeoff

Jan 15, 2018
The NATO-led effort to build a self-sufficient Afghan Air Force will soon be put to the test.
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Royal Air Force Facing Long-Term Fight Against Islamic State Group

Jan 17, 2018
Intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance assets are crucial tools in RAF operations over Iraq and Syria.
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The Week In Defense, Jan. 18-25, 2018

Jan 18, 2018
In this week’s roundup, India wants a third aircraft carrier, C-130Js arrive in France, the U.S. considers outlawing government purchases of certain Chinese telecom products, and the U.S. prepares to launch a missile-warning satellite

Technology

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At CES, Air Taxis Stake A Claim On The Skies Of Tomorrow

Jan 16, 2018
Urban air mobility generated headlines with air taxi debuts and demonstrations at the largest U.S. consumer electronics show.
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The Week in Technology, Jan. 15-19, 2018

Jan 15, 2018
DARPA’s collaborative CODE; France advances naval UAV; airspace awareness from Insitu; a better loitering munition.

Commercial Aviation

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MRJ Program Nears Completion Of Redesign

Jan 15, 2018
Rearranged MRJ avionics are being made but the design of new wiring harnesses is not yet complete.
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Boeing, Airbus Orders And Deliveries Show Continued Market Strength

Jan 18, 2018
In spite of unprecedented backlogs, major civil aircraft manufacturers enjoy strong airline demand, but Airbus warns it may have to stop the A380 program.
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Boeing-Embraer Tie-up: How Airframers Benefit

Jan 19, 2018
A deal could let Boeing improve vertical integration and tap Embraer’s engineering talent and manufacturing capacity.
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AirAsia Fleet Growth Spurs Investment Changes For Group Airlines

Jan 17, 2018
As it enters its latest phase of fleet growth, AirAsia is looking to tap new investment in its affiliate carriers across Asia.
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With Huerta’s Departure, FAA Has Job Opening

Jan 16, 2018
Accomplished pilot and industry veteran Elwell assumes role of acting administrator as permanent appointment looms.

Space

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Europe’s Reusable Space Rider To Launch In 2021

Jan 17, 2018
The Italian space industry is driving Europe’s effort to have a reusable vehicle, with an original commercial target.
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Safety First For Commercial Crew Program Despite Delays, Auditors Say

Jan 19, 2018
With U.S. ferry flights on Russian Soyuz ending next year, pressure is on to get U.S. space taxis flying, without sacrificing safety.

Up Front

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Opinion: OEMs Focus On Mature Aircraft For Aftermarket Growth

Jan 16, 2018
Airbus, Boeing and their peers are trying to avoid the aerospace equivalent of a “midlife crisis.”

Inside Business Aviation

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Business Aircraft Flight Attendant School Opens In Florida

Jan 18, 2018
‘Coffee, tea or a pancetta-wrapped pork tenderloin with caramelized red onion confit, and a nice glass of Grenache?’ The making of a corporate flight attendant.

Viewpoint

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Opinion: NASA’s Deep Space Gateway Is In The Wrong Place

Jan 15, 2018
The growth in commercial space could allow NASA to hitch a ride to a port in GEO orbit from which to explore the Moon, Mars and the entire Solar System.