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Aviation Week & Space Technology, December 17, 2018

VOL. 180 NO. 50 December 17, 2018

Propulsion

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Electrification Sparks Rethink in NASA X-Plane Plans

Dec 12, 2018
NASA seeks industry input on the potential for an electrified aircraft propulsion X-plane demonstrator.
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Record-Breaking Zephyr’s Battery Holds eVTOL Potential

Dec 13, 2018
High energy-density lithium-ion battery with silicon-nanowire anode enters production, offers potential solution for eVTOLs.
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Safran Zeroes In On Punctual Leap Deliveries

Dec 11, 2018
Safran becomes more confident about Leap production ramp-up, cost-cutting plan.

Space

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Virgin Galactic’s Unity Blazes Trail To Space

Dec 14, 2018
Unity’s Dec. 13 flight marked its fourth rocket-powered test and the first to achieve the goal of exo-atmospheric flight set by Richard Branson 14 years ago.
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SpaceX Falcon 9 Lands In Water, Keeps On Working

Dec 12, 2018
Stuck steering fins prompt booster to abort ground landing attempt.

Commercial Aviation

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Avianca Brasil Files For Bankruptcy After Rapid Expansion

Dec 14, 2018
Only a few months ago, Avianca Brasil had big plans, but it now has filed for bankruptcy.
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Boeing To Speed Up EcoDemonstrator Effort After Boost From 777F Tests

Dec 14, 2018
With a focus on new technology more crucial than ever to maintain its competitive edge, Boeing steps up the tempo of its EcoDemonstrator testbed series.
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Asian LCCs Build Fleets Despite Profit Pressure

Dec 10, 2018
Although their earnings have been suffering recently, Asia’s low-cost carriers are continuing fleet replacement and growth with new narrowbody types.
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Projects To Make Aerospace Composites Greener Gather Pace

Dec 12, 2018
Aerospace companies are making progress toward minimizing the negative environmental impact of difficult-to-recycle composite materials used in aircraft manufacturing.

Business Aviation

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Bombardier To Focus On High-End Business Jets And Aerostructures

Dec 11, 2018
As it enters the final stage of a five-year turnaround plan, Bombardier’s aerospace focus going forward will be on the high end of the business-jet market and building up its aerostructures division around contracts with Airbus, executives outlined to analysts Dec. 6.

Defense

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FAA, Pentagon Agree On ADS-B Introduction For Military Aircraft

Dec 13, 2018
The FAA and Pentagon approve a broad agreement to accommodate military aircraft that are not equipped for ADS-B by the FAA’s 2020 deadline.
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New Attack Helicopters For Japan Probably Will Go To Sea

Dec 12, 2018
So far, the Japanese defense ministry has only sought information for 30–50 Bell AH-1S replacements. Six companies are preparing to bid.
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The Week in Defense, Dec. 13-20, 2018

Dec 13, 2018
Indonesia’s KF-X payment plan; France upgrades milspace capacity; Philippines on verge of two helicopter orders and a new Peruvian maintenance facility.

Fast Five

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Fast Five: U.S. Air Force Launch Services Chief Looks Ahead

Dec 10, 2018
U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Bongiovi discusses the Air Force’s vision for future launch services, the Delta IV and the National Security Space Launch program.

Technology

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The Week in Technology, December 10-14, 2018

Dec 10, 2018
Active flow-control flaps; Tilt/fold VTOL; Zephyr HPAS base; Wing delivers in Helsinki; Galicia’s UAS ambitions.

Up Front

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Opinion: How L3 Lost Its Magic

Dec 11, 2018
Why the merger with Harris Corp. was the inevitable capstone to a boom-bust story.