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Aviation Week & Space Technology, November 26, 2018

Safety

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Lion Air Probe Expands To 737 MAX Design And Pilot Training

Nov 21, 2018
Boeing and others note that while the Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System is new, emergency procedures did not change.
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Investigation Ongoing Into Boeing 737 Engine Failure

Nov 19, 2018
NTSB’s investigation of the Southwest flight 1380 engine failure focuses on fan blade, inlet test and certification requirements.
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Industry Readies for EASA Upset Recovery Training Mandate

Nov 22, 2018
A new regulation for upset recovery and prevention training is creating a market for companies operating aerobatic aircraft and targeting commercial pilots.

First Take

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First Take (Nov. 26, 2018)

Nov 23, 2018
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Aeronautical Engineeering

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Anatomy Of Aurora Flight Sciences' Odysseus

Nov 22, 2018
Details of the solar-powered stratospheric unmanned aircraft's technology.

Defense

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Japan Tests Weapon Bay For Fast Release, Fast Flight

Nov 20, 2018
Tests have verified aerodynamic and mechanical performance of the bay. Supersonic release is confirmed.
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Composite Substructure Planned For New Japanese Fighters

Nov 23, 2018
The MHI F-2 was a step forward in lightweight structural design. A new Japanese fighter would go further.
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Concept Design Helps Build Japanese Inlet Capability

Nov 23, 2018
Part of a technology acquisition effort for a fighter, a Japanese Mach 2 stealth inlet has been designed and tested.
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IHI XF9-1 Engine Hits Thrust Targets for Japan’s Fighter Tech Program

Nov 21, 2018
The IHI XF9-1 achieved its designed output before undergoing the usual tuning process to adjust a new engine for improvements.
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F-35 Begins Collision Avoidance Tests As UK Joins Auto-ICAS Study

Nov 19, 2018
Four years after the F-16 received Auto-GCAS, the U.S. Air Force is flight-testing it on the F-35 as the UK looks into introducing the safety system on the JSF.
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Requirements Begin Shaping Franco-German Fighter Plans

Nov 19, 2018
Connectivity and data processing challenges are key priorities in Franco-German fighter studies.
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The Week In Defense, Nov. 22-29, 2018

Nov 22, 2018
Foreign sale package includes Japanese request for SM-3 missiles; Israeli Air Force plans F-15 purchase; U.S.’ air power demo; and Northrop to sustain J-Stars.

Commercial Aviation

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Comac C919 Testing Needs To Accelerate

Nov 20, 2018
By October, 17 months after the first flight, two C919s had flown for less than 150 hr. The program reportedly needs a total of 4,200 hr.
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French Industry Struggles To Hire Skilled Workers

Nov 23, 2018
Despite good salaries and working conditions, French companies have yet to attract enough sheet metal workers, fitters and cutters for its production lines.

Fast Five

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Fast Five: French Air Force Chief Navigates European Military Mandate

Nov 23, 2018
French five-star general says a European military will make the NATO alliance stronger.

Technology

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The Week In Technology, November 19-23, 2018

Nov 19, 2018
Airbus two-tail concept; Coflow-jet boosts lift; TsAGI container transporter; Unlocking distributed propulsion; Hypersonic Hexafly advances; Flyability boost.

Going Concerns

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Small-Cap Defense Specialists Like Mercury Systems Are On The Rise

Nov 22, 2018
The momentum at Mercury could be emblematic of who the real winners of the Trump era in defense spending really may be.

Airline Intel

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The Unclear Path Toward Brexit

Nov 20, 2018
In spite of the draft withdrawal agreement, huge uncertainty remains for aviation in general as Brexit deadline approaches.

Leading Edge

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Hybrid Propulsion Pushing Pace Of Electric Aircraft Development

Nov 21, 2018
With the flight of the first multi-engine hybrid-electric aircraft, the combination of electric and conventional propulsion takes a key step forward.

Viewpoint

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Opinion: Why Mexico Could Be The Winner Of The U.S.-China Trade Battle

Nov 23, 2018
Relatively stable labor rates, intellectual property protection, manufacturing expertise and growing maintenance services could attract more U.S. aerospace work to Mexico.

Feedback

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Letters From Our Readers (Nov. 26, 2018)

Nov 19, 2018
Readers take a fuller look at Apollo history, ponder repurposing obsolete F-16s as lethal drones and question whether speedy helicopters are needed.

Who's Where

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New Positions, Promotions, Honors And Elections (Nov. 26, 2018)

Nov 21, 2018
Recent appointments, promotions and honors in the aviation and aerospace industry.

Aerospace Calendar

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Aerospace Calendar And Aviation Week Events (Nov. 26, 2018)

Nov 23, 2018
Upcoming aviation and aerospace industry events and Aviation Week Network events.