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Magazine Issue

Aviation Week & Space Technology, April 23, 2018

VOL. 180 NO. 16 April 23, 2018

Rotorcraft

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Boeing, Sikorsky Vie To Provide Germany’s Next Heavy Helicopter

Apr 17, 2018
Germany needs 40-60 new heavy-lift helicopters to replace its CH-53G Stallions. Photos: CH-53K by Thinh D. Nguye, Andrew McMurtrie and Damien A. Guarnieri/Lockheed Martin; CH-47 by Tony Osborne/AW&ST
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Sikorsky Positions CH-53K King Stallion For Foreign Orders

Apr 18, 2018
Sikorsky is hoping fly-by-wire and future growth capacity can secure international exports.

First Take

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First Take (April 23, 2018)

Apr 20, 2018
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Space

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Military Space Goals, Commercial Space Ventures Align

Apr 20, 2018
A rare alignment of military space objectives and commercial initiatives catapult industry into a new frontier.

U.S. ARMY AVIATION

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Anatomy Of Bell V-280 Valor

Apr 19, 2018
Bell aims to demonstrate that its advanced tiltrotor is affordable and has hover performance and low-speed agility equivalent to a helicopter.
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Anatomy Of Sikorsky-Boeing SB-1 Defiant

Apr 19, 2018
The team aims to demo the tactical value of the coaxial-rotor compound helicopter to the medium-lift utility mission now performed by the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk.
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Anatomy Of U.S. Army Improved Turbine Engine Program

Apr 19, 2018
GE and a Honeywell/Pratt & Whitney team are developing competing engines to replace the GE T700 that currently powers the UH-60M and AH-64-E.

Propulsion

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Argonne National Lab High-energy X-ray Facility’s Hypersonic Test Role

Apr 16, 2018
The world’s leading Advanced Photon Source is poised to help U.S. recovery efforts in race for hypersonic dominance.

Fast Five

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Quebec Minister Defends C Series Handoff To AIrbus

Apr 20, 2018
“We’re going to see small and medium-sized companies here in Montreal get the opportunity to deal with Airbus as suppliers,” said Dominque Anglade.

Commercial Aviation

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New Inspections And Limits Worsen Trent 1000 Issues

Apr 20, 2018
New blades that will solve issue are at least a year away. Regulators to slash ETOPS clearance for low-time aircraft to 140 min., down from 330 min.
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Southwest Airlines Inflight Engine Failure Ripples

Apr 20, 2018
Emergency landing of Southwest Boeing 737 focuses attention on CFM56 engine type.
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Wideroe Embraces Embraer E2 To Expand Its Repertoire

Apr 18, 2018
The Norwegian carrier is known for its flights to harsh locations in the Arctic Circle, but wants to grow into a wider European range.

Defense

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U.S. Army Rediscovers Importance Of Air Defense

Apr 20, 2018
U.S. Army is accelerating several programs to improve air defense of deployed forces, particularly against the growing threat from drones.
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Australia Begins Upgrading Farseeing Radars

Apr 16, 2018
An upgrade to the three Jindalee over-the-horizon radars will begin coming on line in 2024.

Suppliers

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Pentagon Looks At Replacing F-35 Parts-makers

Apr 17, 2018
The U.S. Department of Defense is looking to inject competition into the supply chain as support costs mount.
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Indian Conglomerates Muscle Into Military Aircraft-making

Apr 19, 2018
Almost 70% of Indian defense procurement comes from abroad. Private companies will grow as more is made locally.
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Courting India’s Next Big Fighter Deal

Apr 19, 2018
France hopes to benefit from a favorable business climate to find Indian suppliers and joint ventures, but faces logistical challenges and stiff competition.

MRO

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Analytics Establishing Its Place At Airlines

Apr 16, 2018
Teams of data scientists, engineers and mechanics are delivering measurable value to airline maintenance.
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MRO Market Offers Optimism, But Labor Shortage Looms

Apr 20, 2018
Operators are seeking greater efficiency, with prognostics beginning to emerge as a factor.

Technology

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The Week In Technology, April 23-27, 2018

Apr 16, 2018
U.S. Air Force looks to detect orbital threats, Airbus launches inspection drone, Bye flies electric light aircraft, and kite-like drone wins accelerator prize.

Up Front

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Opinion: Hunkering Down Not An Option In Defense Sector

Apr 17, 2018
How contractors and the Pentagon could balance requirements and budgets in the coming years.

Going Concerns

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Industry Executives, Advisors Warn About Overpromising

Apr 19, 2018
As the aerospace industry welcomes the pending wave of aircraft products and services, experts warn that the promises of today can turn into problems.

Airline Intel

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Would IAG’s Friendly Takeover Be Best For Norwegian?

Apr 17, 2018
Norwegian’s integration into IAG could be transformative not only for itself and IAG but also the European airline industry.

Viewpoint

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Opinion: Why The UK Aerospace Industry Will Outlast Brexit

Apr 18, 2018
The UK’s aerospace sector enjoys committed government support, sustained investment in innovation and new technology, and a growing order book.
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Opinion: Marking the Royal Air Force’s 100th Anniversary

Apr 16, 2018
While remembering the RAF’s centennial, a British embassy official muses on the long-lasting alliance between the UK and the U.S.

Feedback

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Letters From Our Readers (April 23, 2018)

Apr 20, 2018
Readers mull the merit of the MQ-25; multiple sources in mission-critical ops; the need for LBFD; regulatory compliance for cabin redesigns; and laud time-based separation.

Who’s Where

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New Positions, Promotions, Honors And Elections (April 23, 2018)

Apr 20, 2018
Lynda Rutledge was appointed program executive officer for the U.S. Air Force Mobility Directorate at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio.

Aerospace Calendar

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Aerospace Calendar And Aviation Week Events (April 23, 2018)

Apr 20, 2018
Upcoming aviation and aerospace industry events and Aviation Week Network events.