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Aviation Week & Space Technology, May 21, 2018

VOL. 180 NO. 20 May 21, 2018

Urban Air Transport

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Uber Details Path to Aerial Ridesharing on a Massive Scale

May 17, 2018
Describing its Elevate initiative as a “forcing function” for urban air mobility, Uber is taking on challenges across a wide front. Photo: Uber

First Take

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First Take (May 21, 2018)

May 18, 2018
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Propulsion

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Turbojet Runs Precursor to Hypersonic Engine Heat Exchanger Tests

May 15, 2018
Reaction Engine ponders accelerating the schedule as its U.S. test site ramps up and funding builds.

Unmanned Aircraft

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U.S. Transportation Department Aims To Fast-Track Drone Deployment

May 16, 2018
The Trump administration announces 10 local, state and tribal government projects under the UAS Integration Pilot Program.

Commercial Aviation

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Big U.S. Airlines Seek Long-term Profitability

May 14, 2018
Used aircraft and smarter scheduling are among the more novel tactics being tried by U.S. airlines.
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Airbus, Boeing Size Up Asia-Pacific Carrier Opportunities

May 17, 2018
Airlines are using advances in aircraft and engine technology to offer ultra-long-haul flights—and are pushing OEMs to stretch aircraft capabilities further.
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777X Wing Assembly Ramps Up On Automated Horizontal Build Line

May 17, 2018
To create the 777X, Boeing is not only introducing the world's largest all-composite wings, but it is transforming the way it builds and assembles the 777 from which it is derived.
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Spirit AeroSystems, Boeing Eye 737 Supply Recovery Amid Questions

May 18, 2018
Growing pains or systemic flaws? Recent 737 aerostructure delivery slips come amid growing supply-chain stress concerns.

Space

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SpaceX Falcon 9 Block 5 Aces First Mission

May 16, 2018
SpaceX plans novel test of booster’s reusability by flying it twice in 24 hr.
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NASA Looking For Rides To The Moon

May 17, 2018
Simultaneous solicitations for payloads and flight services could return U.S. to the lunar surface as early as 2019.

Defense

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Boeing, U.S. Air Force At Odds Over KC-46

May 14, 2018
After years of delay, the aerospace giant and its government customer are no closer to an agreement on when the new tanker will be ready for delivery.
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Should U.S. Block F-35 Deliveries To Turkey?

May 15, 2018
A Senate bill would block F-35s to Turkey, while House lawmakers could instead delay JDAM deliveries.
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U.S. Military Insists No ‘Crisis’ As Aircraft Keep Crashing

May 16, 2018
The Air Force has directed a one-day flight pause for units to conduct wing-level safety reviews.
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The Week In Defense, May 17-24, 2018

May 17, 2018
ULA piecing together Vulcan rocket; Israeli Air Force’s transport upgrade; Saab builds Gripen facility in Brazil, and Indonesia receives two more maritime patrollers.

Business Aviation

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Business Aviation On Cusp Of Upswing As Economy Rebounds

May 15, 2018
Business aviation may be about to awaken from a long economic nightmare, with the pre-owned market being first to show strong signs of improvement.

Technology

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The Week In Technology, May 14-18, 2018

May 14, 2018
News from the Uber Elevate Summit: Skyport concepts, advanced rotors, Grand Challenge, and international plans.

Up Front

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Opinion: Threats Loom For Aerospace Raw Material Supplies

May 16, 2018
Booming demand, tariffs and geopolitics jeopardize aluminum and titanium supply for aerospace manufacturing.
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Opinion: Have Defense Stocks Peaked?

May 14, 2018
U.S. military revenue and earnings are likely to remain strong.

Going Concerns

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Boeing Acquisition Of KLX Raises Questions Amid Embraer Push

May 17, 2018
What the KLX Aerospace acquisition says about Boeing, future acquisitions and the aftermarket

Airline Intel

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U.S. Airlines Lobbying Against Gulf Carriers Has Failed

May 18, 2018
Subsidies in air transport can only be addressed multilaterally, but any movement is unlikely.

Editorial

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Opinion: Trump Paves Way Forward For Drones

May 18, 2018
New program ignites slow-moving FAA effort to introduce drones more widely into the U.S. national airspace system.
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Opinion: Another Dent In The NATO-Turkey Relationship

May 18, 2018
NATO officials see Turkey’s acquisition of the Russian S-400 surface-to-air missile as a real security concern.

Feedback

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Letters From Our Readers (May 21, 2018)

May 18, 2018
Readers discuss the CFM56-78 fan blade separation from a couple of angles as well as reminisce about the Pilatus PC-6 Porter and conjecture how to save it.

Who's Where

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New Positions, Promotions, Honors And Elections (May 21, 2018)

May 18, 2018
Recent appointments, promotions and honors in the aviation and aerospace industry.

Aerospace Calendar

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Aerospace Calendar And Aviation Week Events (May 21, 2018)

May 18, 2018
Upcoming aviation and aerospace industry events and Aviation Week Network events.