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Aviation Week & Space Technology, October 8, 2018

Defense

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New MiG-31 Interceptor Roles May Include Fighting Sats

Oct 01, 2018
The MiG-31 interceptor has taken on new tasks as the Kinzhal ground-strike system and as an aerospace missile system that can deliver small satellites to orbit or fight enemy satellites.
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Dragonfire Laser Could Inform Next British Fighter Weapon

Oct 01, 2018
Leonardo, MBDA and Qinetiq are providing the technologies for the UK’s directed-energy weapon capability demonstrator.
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Flight Trials Start Restoration Of British Carrier Power

Oct 03, 2018
UK Flight Trials off U.S. Eastern seaboard are integrating F-35 and HMS Queen Elizabeth-class carrier.
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The Week in Defense, Oct. 4-11, 2018

Oct 04, 2018
Latest FMF deal with Israel begins, Bulgaria’s fighter competition begins, Lockheed’s new Hellfire contract and Russia developing self-guided artillery.

Unmanned Aviation

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How Universal UAV Launch/Recovery Could Reshape The Battlefield

Oct 02, 2018
Target Arm will showcase a prototype universal launch and recovery system for unmanned aircraft at a U.S. Army technology demonstration.

Space

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ESA Poised To Ship Orion Service Module

Oct 05, 2018
The spacecraft that will provide power, propulsion and life support for the Orion capsule is slated to leave Airbus’ factory in late October.
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Chinese Launcher Company Targets Reusability

Oct 05, 2018
In its first version, Landspace’s main launcher will hurl 4 metric tons to LEO and fly in 2020. The maximum version will have a 32-metric-ton payload.
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LeoLabs Sharpens Its Eye On LEO Debris

Sep 29, 2018
To be located in New Zealand, orbit-debris-mapping startup LeoLab’s latest ground radar will track objects down to 2 cm in size.
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New Launchpad Is Key To Ariane 6 Cost-Cutting Effort

Oct 02, 2018
The new on-site assembly process at the Ariane 6 launchpad is intended to trim costs by 40%.

Commercial Aviation

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Zunum Picks Safran Turbine For Hybrid-Electric Airliner

Oct 04, 2018
Safran will develop a version of the Ardiden 3 helicopter turboshaft to drive the electric generator in the startup’s 12-seat, 700-mi.-range ZA10.
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Where Is The Best Place To Be An Aerospace Manufacturer?

Oct 01, 2018
Increasingly, it matters where an aerospace company decides to base manufacturing, and new rankings parse the best from the rest, starting with Washington state.

Air Traffic Management

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Taxiway Overflight Highlights NOTAM Problems For Landings

Oct 03, 2018
The FAA is rolling out a taxiway landing warning system.
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ADS-B Network Promises Major Benefits For New Zealand Aviation

Oct 05, 2018
Staged deployment of an ADS-B network will bring new capabilities to the country’s ATC system, although some aircraft operators are concerned about cost.

Connected Aerospace

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Competition Mounts For Ka-Band Service

Oct 02, 2018
Leading providers of Ka-band satellite connectivity for aircraft cabins discuss their strategies at APEX Expo.

Technology

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The Week In Technology, Oct. 1-5, 2018

Oct 01, 2018
DLR cuts aircraft noise; Airbus tests teaming; Bell demos Hydra; NASA picks demos; Airbus backs Biosteel.

Up Front

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Opinion: Why Commercial Airplanes Are Behind Boeing’s Military Wins

Oct 06, 2018
These victories, while impressive, have led to questions on pricing and whether the company is effectively buying the market by offering the lowest prices around.

Inside Business Aviation

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Air Transportation Group Chases The Criminal, Careless and Clueless

Oct 03, 2018
Gary Dempsey, the National Air Transportation Association’s new president, has a full range of issues to address and resolve, especially illegal charters.

Leading Edge

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Noise Standards One Key To Comeback Of Supersonic Flight

Oct 04, 2018
Legislation reauthorizing the FAA requires rulemaking to pave the way for a return of commercial supersonic aircraft.