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Aviation Week & Space Technology, July 30, 2018

Flying the Pilatus PC-24

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Aviation Week Puts The Pilatus PC-24 Through Its Paces

Jul 27, 2018
Pilatus’s first business jet, the PC-24, provides a unique mix of cabin volume, cargo capability, runway performance and fuel efficiency.

First Take

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First Take (July 30, 2018)

Jul 27, 2018
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Space

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Smallsat Space Companies Embracing Big Data Tech

Jul 23, 2018
The tsunami of sensor data presents opportunities and challenges for satellite operators and service providers.
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ULA Debuts Dual-Engine Upper Stage For Boeing Commercial Space Taxi

Jul 26, 2018
Centaur upper stage gets a second RL10 engine to accommodate space station crew taxi fights.
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NASA-Funded Teams Prepare For Key Space Electric Propulsion Tests

Jul 24, 2018
Ad Astra Rocket and Aerojet Rocketdyne head toward November ground tests of high-power electric propulsion systems for spacecraft.

Missile Defense

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Countering Next-Generation Space And Missile Threats

Jul 26, 2018
The U.S. is looking to overhaul its constellation of missile-warning satellites and seeking sensors that can track emerging threats.

Commercial Aviation

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Mature U.S. Market Has Room For Upstarts

Jul 23, 2018
David Neeleman and the Airbus A220 could be a disruptive combination.
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OEMs Start Turning Data Into Gold

Jul 25, 2018
Aiming for streamlined production and improved in-service reliability, Airbus expands Skywise to suppliers.
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Asian LCCs Pump More Orders Into Inflated Backlogs

Jul 26, 2018
Asian low-cost carrier deals at Farnborough Airshow demonstrate increasing interest in larger narrowbodies, widebodies and longer-range aircraft.
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Noise And Emissions Are Central Issues For Resurgent Supersonics

Jul 27, 2018
Difficulty finding suitable engines is fueling pressure to set less stringent noise and emissions standards for supersonic aircraft.

Defense

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UK Protector Force Carries Vision For Free Flight

Jul 25, 2018
Protector timelines pushed to the right as RAF considers priorities and transition plan.
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Capitol Hill Kills J-Stars Recap

Jul 27, 2018
Congress finally determines the fate of the U.S. Air Force’s legacy battle management command-and-control platform.
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Will The F-35 Program Meet Its Cost Target?

Jul 24, 2018
In the Pentagon and on Capitol Hill, some speculate that the Joint Strike Fighter’s price will be comparable to legacy aircraft.
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The Week In Defense, July 26-Aug. 2, 2018

Jul 26, 2018
Boeing’s tanker charges exceed $2 billion; Israeli air defenses hit Sukhoi, Syrian missiles; anti-tank missiles for Malaysia; and GBSD design trades presented

Technology

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The Week In Technology, July 23-27, 2018

Jul 23, 2018
UK backs Rolls on electric; Terrafugia updates flying car; Zephyr in new record bid; Coyote to counter drones; Hybrid-electric push; Pratt sponsors GoFly; Raytheon hypersonics for DARPA; Titanium applications advance.

Up Front

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Opinion: Why The Time May Be Ripe For The UK Tempest

Jul 25, 2018
The UK has a very important advantage in developing a new European combat aircraft.

Going Concerns

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Troubles At Rolls-Royce Provoke Speculation About Its Future

Jul 27, 2018
Rolls-Royce has been through tough times before, but is this time different?

Airline Intel

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Labor Woes Threaten Ryanair’s Growth And Profitability

Jul 24, 2018
Strikes and labor-related disruptions this summer risk becoming more permanent problems for Ryanair.

Leading Edge

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BlackFly Merges Unmanned And Manned Aircraft Technologies

Jul 26, 2018
Propulsion, automation and protection enabled by unmanned-aircraft technology brings a new approach to manned flying.

Viewpoint

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Opinion: Airlines Should Be Free To Recognize Taiwan

Jul 24, 2018
China has been increasing pressure on multinational companies to toe its line on commerce in the Pacific.

Editorial

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Opinion: Two Politicos Leading NASA Is A Bad Idea

Jul 27, 2018
The Trump administration’s decision to ignore administrator Bridenstine’s request for a deputy with a deep technical and operational experience is troubling.

Feedback

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Letters From Our Readers (July 30, 2018)

Jul 27, 2018
Readers discuss carry-on baggage—a pilot's POV; is Boeing shortsighted?; NASA and gravity testing; Embraer legacy; another look at earlier cover.

Who's Where

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New Positions, Promotions, Honors And Elections (July 30, 2018)

Jul 27, 2018
Recent appointments, promotions and honors in the aviation and aerospace industry.

Aerospace Calendar

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Aerospace Calendar And Aviation Week Events (July 30, 2018)

Jul 27, 2018
Upcoming aviation and aerospace industry events and Aviation Week Network events.