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Aviation Week & Space Technology, June 4, 2018

Commercial Aviation

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Airlines Revise Growth Plans As Fuel Prices Double Over Two Years

May 28, 2018
Airlines have been enjoying low fuel prices for almost four years. But with costs escalating they must be more disciplined about capacity and yield control. Photo: Aaron Tait/BP
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China Moving Ahead With Widebody Engine

Jun 01, 2018
The C919’s turbofan is due to enter service in 2030. AECC is not waiting to finish that job before beginning an engine for the CR929.
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Trump Sanctions Turn Iran Treasures Into Fool’s Gold

May 31, 2018
Some analysts project Iran’s airlines, which operate about 250 aircraft, could absorb as many as 500 new airframes in the next decade or so.
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More Growth Ahead For European LCCs

May 29, 2018
As low-cost carriers continue to target growth, a new report explores the effect their expansion has had on European leisure, work and study habits.
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Crossover Jets Reducing Leap To Jet Operations

May 29, 2018
While large regional jets have been a choice, they did not have the range of new-generation crossover aircraft.

First Take

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First Take (June 4, 2018)

Jun 01, 2018
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Business Aviation

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Bombardier Doubles Down On Large Business Jets

Jun 01, 2018
Bombardier developed two new large-cabin, long-range business jets under cover, helped by a secretly certified engine from Rolls-Royce.
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Rolls-Royce Launches Bizjet Comeback With Pearl Engine

Jun 01, 2018
The next-generation Pearl 15 engine forms the vanguard of Rolls-Royce’s counter to aggressive competition in the high-end business jet market.

Defense

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Improving The Apache Of The Future

May 28, 2018
The latest version of Boeing’s attack helicopter looks set to be the most successful so far in terms of sales.
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Britain Gearing Up For Remanufactured Apache Fleet

May 29, 2018
First British Apaches have been sent to the U.S. for remanufacturing to AH-64E standard.
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UTAS Gives Dragon Lady Fresh Eyes

May 29, 2018
The primary electro-optical camera for the Skunk Works U-2S is being upgraded to see across 10 optical frequencies.
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The Week In Defense, May 31-June 7, 2018

May 31, 2018
U.S. lawmaker worries about India’s S-400 deal, Canada’s defense investment plan, General Atomics teams with Canadian companies for RPAS program, and Kazakhstan buys Su-30 fighters.

Safety

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Russia Declared Responsible For MH17 Downing

May 31, 2018
The criminal investigation is closing in on the people responsible, says the Joint Investigation Team.

Supply Chain

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French Aerospace Lobby Nurtures Smaller Companies

May 30, 2018
The French aerospace industry’s lobbying association is pushing for its smaller companies to consolidate for survival.

Rotorcraft

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Coaxial-Rotor High-Speed Helicopters Making Progress

May 30, 2018
Return to flight for S-97 Raider and propulsion testing for SB-1 Defiant are approaching milestones in development of a new class of high-speed helicopter.

Urban Air Mobility

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Terrafugia’s Alternative Take On Electric VTOL

May 29, 2018
Flying car maker says scarcity of vertiports drives needs for integrated ground and air approach to door-to-door transport.

Technology

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The Week In Technology, May 28-June 1, 2018

May 28, 2018
Sikorsky Raider back; Bahaus turbofan concept; Rolls’ new engine research; Cormorant unmanned delivery test; MIT’s Albatross/Sail UAV; Lockheed’s VTOL Stalker.

Up Front

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Opinion: How To Soup Up The Defense Sector

May 30, 2018
How Campbell Soup can help defense executives navigate the future.

Going Concerns

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Growing Group Of ‘Big Small’ Companies Emerging

Jun 01, 2018
A set of small-and-growing defense companies are beginning to make their mark on sector’s landscape.

Airline Intel

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Opinion: WTO Will Not Deliver Subsidy Solution

Jun 01, 2018
Airbus and Boeing have been fighting about government support for years. Now it is time for a comprehensive negotiated solution that includes all players.

Leading Edge

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Army Wants Manned-Aircraft Airworthiness Levels From Future UAS

Jun 01, 2018
The U.S. Army acquired most of its large fleet of UAS through non-traditional procurement channels. Now it is facing the consequences.

Viewpoint

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Opinion: Reverse Decline In Research Funding

May 28, 2018
Today’s military technologies have grown out of the past’s government-sponsored science.

Feedback

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Letters From Our Readers (June 4, 2018)

Jun 01, 2018
Readers discuss fan blade containment, geofencing for drones, aerial ride-share security. Partnership for Open & Fair Skies's response to column on subsidies.

Who's Where

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New Positions, Promotions, Honors And Elections (June 4, 2018)

Jun 01, 2018
Recent appointments, promotions and honors in the aviation and aerospace industry.

Aerospace Calendar

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Aerospace Calendar And Aviation Week Events (June 4, 2018)

Jun 01, 2018
Upcoming aviation and aerospace industry events and Aviation Week Network events.