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Magazine Issue

Aviation Week & Space Technology, April 16, 2018

VOL. 180 NO. 15 April 16, 2018

Suppliers

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Boeing Signs Master Supply Deals With Top-Tier Suppliers

Apr 11, 2018
Boeing has new master contracts with many top-tier suppliers under its Partnership for Success cost-cutting project, but has an inflection point been reached?

Space

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Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo Rocket-Powered Test Exceeds Expectations

Apr 12, 2018
Analysis of Virgin Galactic’s initial test flight of the SS2 shows the spacecraft performed as well as, or in some cases better, than model-based predictions.

Unmanned Aircraft

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Delivery By Drone Matures In Real-World Testing

Apr 13, 2018
Growing experience in delivering goods by drone may be coming to the U.S. as part of an FAA pilot program to accelerate commercial use of unmanned aircraft.
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Military Tackles Problem And Potential Of Drones

Apr 12, 2018
Commercial off-the-shelf drones are already challenging the traditional military balance betwen aggressor and defender.
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South Korea Begins Testing Surveillance Drone

Apr 12, 2018
The midaltitude UAV is reportedly designed to operate at altitudes of 10-12 km on missions lasting up to 24 hr.

Rotorcraft

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Black Hawk Road Map Features Jet-Smooth Flight, Autonomous Capability

Apr 10, 2018
New main rotor blade tips and an improved gearbox are in development for Sikorsky’s UH-60 Black Hawk.

Commercial Aviation

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New Airbus Management Makes Course Correction

Apr 13, 2018
The manufacturer wants to focus on fixing production issues before investing in new A320neo family versions.
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American Airlines Is All-in On ADS-B ‘In’

Apr 10, 2018
With a simpler retrofit system available, American Airlines has committed to equipping a third of its fleet for ADS-B In operations.
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Putting Quality Over Quantity, CAAC Considers Fleet Limits

Apr 11, 2018
An airline’s score on a new quality index, including untimeliness and complaints, will be a factor in whether it can, among other things, buy or lease aircraft.

Aircraft Interiors

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OEMs And Carriers Strive To Exploit Cabin Space

Apr 13, 2018
As cabin densification continues, new ideas emerge to improve passenger comfort—or help passengers forget about the lack of it.

Defense

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Brazil’s Aerospace Success Prompts Neighbors To Follow

Apr 09, 2018
Some Latin American governments are nurturing aerospace development, but some established names are struggling.
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China Looks For Traction With Latin American Militaries

Apr 10, 2018
Though deals for weapons remain sluggish, China is actively courting South American military officials with lavish trips and low-cost loans for military gear.
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The Week In Defense, April 12-19, 2018

Apr 12, 2018
China seeks military base in South Pacific, U.S. plays catchup on AI, the Coast Guard’s new UAS, and F-35 flies to South America.

Technology

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The Week In Technology, April 9-13, 2018

Apr 09, 2018
Zipline speeds blood delivery, RemoveDebris cleans up space, mobile robot machines aerostructures, ATARI lands unmanned aircraft, and “Dronionics” market emerges.

Inside Business Aviation

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Bye Aerospace Electric Sun Flyer Takes To The Air

Apr 11, 2018
With zero emissions and near silent flight, it will be the company’s first certificated and piloted aircraft.

Viewpoint

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Opinion: Small, Medium-Size Suppliers On Brink Due To Consolidation

Apr 09, 2018
If current trends continue, there is a possibility that most small suppliers will not survive.