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Aviation Week & Space Technology, November 19, 2018

Commercial Aviation

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Bombardier Restructuring May Reshape Regional Aircraft Sector

Nov 15, 2018
Embraer stands to benefit if Bombardier sells CRJ following its recent Q400 disposal.
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After Sales of Major Aero Programs, What Next For Bombardier?

Nov 15, 2018
You’ve got to know when to hold them, and know when to fold them, and at Bombardier the questions remain which and what?
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Level To More Than Triple In Size Over Five Years

Nov 14, 2018
Level is aiming at fast growth, mainly through partnerships and franchise deals. It believes it can define a new model for long-haul low-cost operations.

Pilot Supply

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Airline Industry Sees Promise In Pilot Career-Path Programs

Nov 12, 2018
Faced with a long-term pilot employment gap, airlines are stepping up recruitment and unveiling new career-path programs.
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Companies Train Their Profits On Serving The Pilot Shortage

Nov 13, 2018
Where there is a need, there is a profit. Not surprisingly, cockpits are becoming cash cows for some flight-simulation and training providers.

Aeronautical Engineering

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Aurora Builds Stratospheric Solar Aircraft With Boeing’s Backing

Nov 14, 2018
Initial mission is atmospheric science, but other uses could be communications relay and persistent surveillance.

Safety

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Asian Countries Seek Aviation Safety-Rating Upgrades

Nov 16, 2018
Aviation authorities in Thailand and Vietnam are looking to gain FAA recognition for oversight progress, while experts agree Indonesia has made significant improvements.

Space

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Boeing Begins Buildup Of Phantom Express Spaceplane

Nov 14, 2018
Composite cryogenic propellent tank buildup marks the start of prepping Boeing’s Phantom Express spaceplane for DARPA’s XSP reusable launch vehicle program.
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Reinvented Iridium Poised To Reap Its Rewards

Nov 16, 2018
A $3 billion upgrade is nearing completion, positioning Iridium ahead of a bevy of competitors vying for global mobile communications business

Urban Air Mobility

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New Look For TF-2 As Terrafugia Matures Urban Aircraft Design

Nov 13, 2018
TF-2 concept firms up as Terrefugia selects BRS parachute safety system for Transition roadable light sport aircraft.

Defense

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Sweden And UK Could Tie Up On Future Combat Aircraft

Nov 12, 2018
Anglo-Swedish fighter technology discussions contrast with Franco-German squabbles over future fighter exports.
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Fighters And Attack Helicopters At Center Of Bahrain Modernization

Nov 13, 2018
New AH-1Z attack helicopters will address the fast-attack boat threat.
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The Threat Posed By Houthi Rebel UAVs

Nov 14, 2018
Claims of attacks against critical targets are often overblown or suspect, but should be taken seriously.
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The Week in Defense, Nov. 16-22, 2018

Nov 16, 2018
Bangladesh to reduce dependence on foreign supplies; Bahrain welcomes two C-130Js; Elbit Asia-Pacific deal; Philippines receive Japanese helo parts.

Technology

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The Week in Technology, Nov. 12-19, 2018

Nov 12, 2018
Multi-engine hybrid electric; Transcend picks VerdeGo hybrid; Plummet-proof blimp; Capillary ice protection.

Up Front

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Opinion: How Boeing’s Low Bids Are Unsettling Defense

Nov 15, 2018
Why Boeing’s decision to bid three recent defense programs at a loss with a fixed-price development structure is bad news for the industry.

Inside Business Aviation

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Meducare’s Constant, Caring Mission

Nov 16, 2018
Meducare never closes and its Eurocopter EC135 P2+ twin, affectionately named ‘Ingrid,’ along with its IFR helicopters, can respond to emergencies in minutes.

The Launchpad

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Rocket Lab And SpaceX Ramp Up Smallsat Launch Services

Nov 16, 2018
With Electron launcher and Falcon 9 ride-share, dozens of entrepreneurs poised to join community of satellite operators.