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Magazine Issue

Aviation Week & Space Technology, January 21, 2019

VOL. 181 NO. 3 January 21, 2019

Urban Air Mobility

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Airbus Anticipates Commercial Urban Air Service By 2025

Jan 15, 2019
Airbus’ head of urban air mobility lays out the reasons behind the manufacturers interest in air taxis and its vision for the market.

Safety

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Standards Groups Complete Future TCAS Replacement Requirements

Jan 16, 2019
The new system is based on advanced algorithmic techniques rather than the deterministic software logic of TCAS.

Connected Aerospace

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Placement of Iridium Next Satellites Promises New Aviation Services

Jan 16, 2019
The Iridium constellation will provide global tracking and communications capabilities not previously available to commercial aviation.

Commercial Aviation

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New Master Deal At Spirit Aero And Boeing Increases Supplier Pressure

Jan 17, 2019
OEM giant Boeing and top aerostructures provider Spirit AeroSystems signing a master agreement covering several aircraft for years, further pressing suppliers.
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U.S. Airlines Feeling Effects Of Government Stalemate

Jan 18, 2019
Some industry stakeholders are leaving nothing to chance, making moves to mitigate the fallout from a prolonged political stalemate.
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Asia-Pacific LCCs Slow Franchise Momentum

Jan 14, 2019
AirAsia plans no more new offshoots for three years after its Vietnam launch, as Asia-Pacific LCCs become more cautious about offshore franchises.

Defense

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F-35 and Typhoon Partner As RAF’s New Backbone

Jan 15, 2019
With initial operational capability declared, Britain could deploy its F-35s overseas within the coming months.
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Active Flow Control ‘Feasible’ For UCAV Flight

Jan 18, 2019
NATO task group five-year assessment says active flow control can be used to fly a stealthy unmanned combat aircraft, at least for part of a strike mission.
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The Week In Defense, Jan. 17-24, 2019

Jan 17, 2019
Japan’s new standoff jamming aircraft plan; Raytheon wins F-18 radar work; study predicts 39% growth in combat aircraft; and Rafael bids for UAS company.

Space

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Arianespace Needs Both Commercial And Institutional Orders

Jan 16, 2019
2019 to be moment of truth for Arianespace as demand evolves and European institutions are hoped to sign contracts.

Technology

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The Week In Technology, Jan. 14-18, 2019

Jan 14, 2019
Ampaire’s electric testbed; Airbus demos urban air; Boeing’s shape-shifting SST; Bye secures investment; Flytrex drone delivery expands.

Inside Business Aviation

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General Aviation Manufacturing Remains Flat, Could Worsen

Jan 18, 2019
GAMA delivery and billing stats remain flat, but look to China for real movement as it continues to make substantial investments in general aviation sector.

The Launchpad

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SpaceX Scales Back Workforce 10%

Jan 17, 2019
With Falcon 9 finished, SpaceX looks to broadband satellite and Mars ship development with a leaner workforce.