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Aviation Week & Space Technology, December 3, 2018

VOL. 180 NO. 48 December 03, 2018

Space

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NASA InSight Spacecraft Nails Mars Landing

Nov 28, 2018
Experimental cubesats relayed the probe’s entry, descent and touchdown data in near real time.
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Cubesats Relay Live Entry, Descent And Landing Telemetry From Mars

Nov 30, 2018
A pair of briefcase-size satellites prove a “bring your own” communications relay option for deep-space missions.

Business

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United Technologies Adds Rockwell, Plans To Spin Off Carrier And Otis

Nov 29, 2018
Executives assert the new UTC, unveiled in late November, is positioned for the long-haul in A&D, not just against any one OEM or aircraft.

Safety

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Lion Air Interim Report Highlights Confusion And Dysfunction

Nov 30, 2018
Mechanics failed to fix reported faults following several previous flights of the accident aircraft.

Commercial Aviation

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Airbus Delivers First A330neo And Prepares To Launch A321XLR

Nov 29, 2018
The European airframer is trying to shrink the potential market for Boeing’s new midmarket airplane.
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New Narrowbodies Set To Overhaul Australasian Fleets

Nov 26, 2018
Air New Zealand has introduced its first Airbus A321neo, with Virgin Australia and the Qantas Group due to follow with their own new-generation narrowbodies.
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Regional Airlines Face An Uncertain Future

Nov 28, 2018
Moves toward consolidation may not be enough.

Technology

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Taking Aircraft High-Lift Systems To The Next Level

Nov 27, 2018
Distributed drive units should increase performance while enabling simpler, lighter, less costly systems.
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The Week In Technology, Nov. 26-30, 2018

Nov 26, 2018
MIT flies solid-state; Boeing launches SkyGrid; X-59 metal cut; NASA’s liquid battery; air mobility tie-up; unmanned cargo biplane; drones demo 5G.

Defense

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Canadian Fighter Shortfalls Highlight Pilot Retention Challenges

Nov 27, 2018
A Canadian audit says pilot and engineer retention are limiting the capability of the RCAF’s CF-18 Hornet fleet.
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The Week in Defense, Nov. 29-Dec. 6, 2018

Nov 29, 2018
Russia’s newest light transport aircraft; Egypt may buy $1 billion in Apache helos; the impact of Elbit’s IMI acquisition and Malaysia’s drone squadron.

Up Front

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Opinion: Why The Budget Control Act May Be A Blessing In Disguise

Nov 26, 2018
It might provide the leverage to achieve another budget deal.
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Opinion: The Trillion Dollar Defense Strategy

Nov 30, 2018
Report to Congress warns of “dangerous” erosion of U.S. military superiority that risks “grave and lasting” consequences for the nation.

Inside Business Aviation

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Recruiter Barden Says Pilot Shortage Is Real And Worrisome Long-Term

Nov 28, 2018
The draw by the airlines offering high compensation and predictable schedules is being countered with salary boosts for veteran crewmembers