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Magazine Issue

Aviation Week & Space Technology, May 7, 2018

VOL. 180 NO. 18 May 07, 2018

Defense

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Fighter Jet Will Reinvigorate Stunted European Defense Industry

Apr 30, 2018
New European fighter will maintain Europe’s industrial capability but come with a hefty price tag. Cover photo: Tony Osborne/AW&ST
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Eurofighter, F-35 Vying To Replace German Tornado Fighters

May 04, 2018
Airbus presents upgraded Typhoon with standoff weaponry as a counter to F-35’s stealth.
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Surveillance Drone Is A Test Of European Cooperation

May 02, 2018
The EuroMALE unmanned air system is a testbed for multinational cooperation on a fighter jet.
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The Week in Defense, May 4-10, 2018

May 04, 2018
Military budget grows fastest in Asia and Middle East, Greece adjusts F-16 upgrade plans, Lockheed fires up fourth SBIRS satellite, and India’s Tejas tests air-to-air missile.

First Take

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First Take (May 7, 2018)

May 04, 2018
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Avionics

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Technological Improvements To Ease Cockpit Advances

May 01, 2018
Research and development efforts envision highly integrated, easier to use flight controls.

Electronic Warfare

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RAF Approves Leonardo EW System For Operations

May 02, 2018
The small, expendable decoy BriteCloud is being deployed on the UK’s Tornado fleet.
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Israel Is Developing Electronic Warfare’s ‘Little Brothers’

May 01, 2018
Israeli companies have miniaturized combat aircraft technologies to protect the Israeli Air Force’s growing fleets of UAS.

Space

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With Debut Of Block 5, SpaceX Stepping Up Falcon 9 Operational Pace

May 03, 2018
SpaceX’s Block 5 is optimized for rapid reusability and multiple reflights, designed to meet the needs of its U.S. government and commercial customers.
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Space Exploration Program Takes Shape in United Arab Emirates

May 04, 2018
Space officials seek to inspire a new generation of engineers who can travel to space or develop new technologies for energy and water conservation.

Unmanned Aircraft

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Commercial UAS Industry Shows Signs Of Maturing

May 04, 2018
While still brash and aggressive, the commercial drone industry is evolving to meet the needs of large corporate customers.
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Unmanned Aircraft And Bomb-Disposal Robots Cooperate In Navy Project

May 04, 2018
U.S. Navy project seeks to extend the reach of explosive ordnance disposal robots by teaming them with unmanned helicopters, enabling airlift and remote operation up to 50 mi.
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Low-Altitude Cargo Flights Could Drive Autogyro’s Renaissance

May 03, 2018
DLR’s converted autogyro, nicknamed Air Dolly, will prove cargo concept.
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Antares E2 Brings New Benefits To Unmanned Surveillance

May 02, 2018
Lange Aviation develops a unique fuel-cell-powered surveillance aircraft with long endurance, high redundancy and reliability and low operating costs and emissions.
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U.S. Aims for Faster, Easier Exports of Military Unmanned Aircraft

Apr 30, 2018
The Trump administration’s new policies on conventional arms transfers and unmanned aircraft system sales are intended to ease commercial sales.

Business Aviation

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FBO Chain Jetex Partners With Electric Aircraft Developer

May 01, 2018
Dubai-based Jetex Flight Support commits to installing a charging network to support private flights using Wright Electric’s planned nine-seat electric aircraft.

Commercial Aviation

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Bombardier Overcomes Delays And Speeds Up C Series Production

Apr 30, 2018
The delayed ramp-up means most of the C Series orderbook still lies ahead, although new sales have remained slow.
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CFM56 Probe Targets Blade Fatigue Cracks And Damage Pattern

May 04, 2018
Fleet-wide fan blade inspections have not uncovered widespread problems, but links with a 2016 accident emerge.
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HNA’s Biggest Airline Will Lead In Long Haul

May 04, 2018
The group’s future new long-haul routes will usually be launched by Hainan Airlines. Intercontinental development of other HNA carriers will be slowed.

Connected Aerospace

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Personal Touch Coming To Inflight Experience Through Big Data

May 03, 2018
Providers are reshaping the passenger experience by using what they can find out about everything from entertainment preferences to food tastes.

Technology

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The Week in Technology, April 30-May 3, 2018

Apr 30, 2018
Russia’s unmanned helicopter, Fly Airbus, drive Audi; Aeryon’s defense drone, DLR’s new flying testbed, and insurer backs safer drones.

Up Front

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Opinion: China’s Misguided Grab For Aerospace IP

May 02, 2018
China’s mandatory technology-transfer policy is having a deleterious effect on its aerospace development strategy.

Going Concerns

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Suppliers Squeal As Airbus, Boeing Eye Rate Increases

May 04, 2018
Life is so good for the aerospace supply chain right now it hurts.

Airline Intel

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Etihad Airways’ Strategy Remains Unclear With Review Ongoing

May 03, 2018
Abu Dhabi’s national airline awaits government guidance on its future direction, and that may take more time than it wants.

Feedback

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Letters From Our Readers (May 7, 2018)

May 04, 2018
Readers discuss merits of MQ-25 program overall, question U.S. defense planning vis-a-vis drone use and Southwest engine failure focus.

Who's Where

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New Positions, Promotions, Honors And Elections (May 7, 2018)

May 04, 2018
Al Pichelli, chief operating officer of Teledyne Technologies, also will be president. Robert Mehrabian will continue as chairman and CEO.

Aerospace Calendar

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Aerospace Calendar And Aviation Week Events (May 7, 2018)

May 04, 2018
Upcoming aviation and aerospace industry events and Aviation Week Network events.