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Magazine Issue

Aviation Week & Space Technology, February 26, 2018

Rotorcraft

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Helicopter OEMs Hope For Stability In Commercial Market

Feb 23, 2018
Orders from China could prove to be a savior in depleted helicopter market. Photo: Anthony Pecchi/Airbus Helicopters
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Airbus Big Data Project Could Bring Earlier Warnings Of Gearbox Faults

Feb 23, 2018
New sensors and data processing could provide additional early warning of degradation in the moving elements of helicopter transmissions.
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Kopter Branding Breathes Alpine Air into Swiss Helicopter Program

Feb 23, 2018
Kopter already has two years of production slots filled and holds 120 letters of intent.
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Bell Pressing Ahead With Fly-By-Wire 525 Certification

Feb 23, 2018
Substantial progress is being made in using fly-by-wire controls to mitigate issues that caused a 2016 accident.
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On-Demand Helicopter Experience Feeds Into Airbus Air Taxi Design

Feb 23, 2018
Voom on-demand helicopter service becomes a subsidiary of Airbus Helicopters as CityAirbus eVTOL urban air taxi takes shape.

First Take

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First Take (Feb. 26, 2018)

Feb 23, 2018
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

20 Twenties

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20 Twenties: A Look At The Future Aerospace Industry

Feb 19, 2018
These exceptional aerospace students are honored by Aviation Week and the AIAA for their academic accomplishements and extracuriccular activities.

Defense

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U.S. Air Force Boost B-52 Funding For Engine Replacement

Feb 22, 2018
The now-funded requirement for up to 650 engines to reengine the 76-strong B-52 fleet will be one of the largest military engine upgrades since the KC-135R.
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Boeing Backs Two Sides Of U.S. Navy MQ-25 Competition

Feb 20, 2018
General Atomics has allied with Boeing Autonomous Systems for the Navy’s MQ-25 competition, going up against rival bids by both Phantom Works and Skunk Works.
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Border Scuffles May Speed India’s UAS Buys

Feb 21, 2018
In response to tension with Pakistan, India is looking for additional surveillance assets as well as armed UAS.
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The Week in Defense, Feb. 22-March 1, 2018

Feb 22, 2018
Indonesia finalizes deal for Su-35s; Finland looks to boost ship defenses; India’s indigenous operating system, and a new competition for GPS satellites.

Propulsion

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Pratt Fast-Tracks GTF Fix

Feb 23, 2018
Airbus CEO Tom Enders says the latest issue means “more work, stress and strain and more disruptions for our customers.”

Commercial Aviation

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Asia-Pacific Proves Fertile Ground For New Widebody Versions

Feb 21, 2018
Major Asia-Pacific carriers are playing pivotal roles in the debut of new aircraft variants such as Boeing’s 787-10 and Airbus’ A350-900ULR and A350-1000.
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Planners Envision Aviation IP Network

Feb 22, 2018
An expert task force is developing a concept of operations for an IP-based communications network serving the world aviation community, with ICAO at the center.
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Airbus Bets A350-1000 Will Outstrip Boeing 777X

Feb 23, 2018
As the first A350-1000 enters service, Airbus must use the timing advantage to gain market share ahead of the Boeing 777X’s entry into service.
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France Faces Key Questions As It Shapes Future Airport Strategy

Feb 20, 2018
As the government prepares to privatize Paris’s airports, the broader French airport sector is working out how to adapt to a rapidly evolving environment.

Technology

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Counter-Drone Market Growing Exponentially, Says Report

Feb 20, 2018
Many systems can counter drones, but a lack of standards can compromise effectiveness, concludes a report by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College.
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UK’s Magma UAV To Demonstrate Flapless Fluidic Flight Control

Feb 22, 2018
UK researchers prepare to fly an unmanned aircraft that uses pressurized air for flight control, a technology BAE Systems believes could help existing aircraft.
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The Week In Technology, February 19-23, 2018

Feb 19, 2018
A look inside NASA’s fiscal 2019 aeronautics budget: low-boom supersonics; electric propulsion; urban air mobility.

Business

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GKN Breakup Suddenly A Possibility Following Issues

Feb 19, 2018
Once seemingly humming along, GKN Aerospace and its parent company find themselves on verge of a massive restructuring and potential breakup.

Space

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ISS Transition May Include New National Partners, NASA Says

Feb 23, 2018
National Space Council tackles regulatory reform to bolster U.S. commercial space industry.

Up Front

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Opinion: How Far Could Boeing Take Insourcing?

Feb 21, 2018
The potential rewards of vertically integrating must be balanced against notable risk.

Going Concerns

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Trends Don't Back Trump's Budget And Jobs Assertions

Feb 21, 2018
Maybe Trump’s spending surge will lead to growth in A&D employment. But if not, it may not be his fault.

Airline Intel

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Opinion: Airframers Should Watch Where They Squeeze Suppliers

Feb 22, 2018
Suppliers may need more time than Airbus and Boeing might like to build up capabilities for higher production rates.

Leading Edge

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Weapons To Defenses, U.S. Military Spending On Hypersonics Grows

Feb 23, 2018
Funding requests on multiple budget lines for fiscal 2019 show how the U.S. Defense Department is moving to boost investment in hypersonic weapons and defenses.

Viewpoint

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Opinion: The U.S.’s (Mostly Not) New Nuclear Policy

Feb 20, 2018
Even the biggest changes, including the proposal of two new nuclear weapons, are sensible given changes to the security environment since 2010.

Feedback

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Letters From Our Readers (Feb. 26, 2018)

Feb 23, 2018
Readers question level of civility in Feedback, Qantas CEO's A380/787 remark, NASA LOC requirement metrics, and airline mechanics' average salary.

Who's Where

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New Positions, Promotions, Honors And Elections (Feb. 26, 2018)

Feb 20, 2018
Former astronaut James Reilly was named director of the U.S. Geological Survey. Airbus has appointed Bruno Even CEO of Airbus Helicopters.

Aerospace Calendar

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Aerospace Calendar And Aviation Week Events (Feb. 26, 2018)

Feb 23, 2018
Upcoming aviation and aerospace industry events and Aviation Week Network events