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Magazine Issue

Aviation Week & Space Technology, February 4, 2019

VOL. 181 NO. 5 February 04, 2019

Aerospace in India

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Indian Aerospace And Defense Companies Move Up The Value Chain

Jan 29, 2019
How India’s aerospace and defense manufacturing base is emerging, one step at a time.
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Seven Contenders Vie To Make India’s Next Fighter

Feb 01, 2019
Though a final request for proposals and eventual contract award may be some time away, the multibillion-dollar prize is large enough to attract six contractors that are preparing to tie-up with Indian companies.
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Will Russia Sanctions Cloud U.S. Bids For Indian Fighters?

Jan 31, 2019
India remains committed to purchasing Moscow’s S-400 anti-aircraft system.

Commercial Aviation

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Long-Range Narrowbodies Open New Airline Opportunities

Jan 30, 2019
Increasing capabilities of new narrowbody aircraft prompting more airlines to consider using them for long-range routes traditionally flown by widebodies.
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U.S. Airlines Expected To Shake Off Shutdown

Jan 29, 2019
Costs appear to be under control, though increasing unit revenues will challenge U.S. carriers.

Air Traffic Management

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Artificial Intelligence Could Help Reduce Weather Delays At Heathrow

Feb 01, 2019
Neural networks, high-definition cameras and imaging processing could soon help keep flights on schedule at London’s hub airport.
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New Standard Improves Approaches At Calgary International Airport

Feb 01, 2019
The new separation standard is seen as a steppingstone to the holy grail of “trajectory-based” operation.

Business Aviation

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Bombardier Brings Global 7500 Wing In-House, Buys From Triumph

Jan 28, 2019
For Bombardier, the move addresses the fate of its aerostructures unit. For Triumph, the sale is the latest in a string of sell-offs.

Defense

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KC-46 Delivery Pace, Upgrades Unresolved As Handovers To USAF Begin

Jan 30, 2019
Acceptance plans are confirmed for 36 KC-46s in 2019, but Boeing is pushing for additional deliveries.
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The Week In Defense, Jan. 31-Feb. 7, 2019

Jan 31, 2019
Russia’s new bomber to begin production by 2028; SSL ends DARPA robotic-servicing project; Indian missile tests, and an Israeli investigation.

Fast Five

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Fast Five With U.S. Air Force Chief Gen. Dave Goldfein

Feb 01, 2019
The U.S. Air Force chief of staff discusses plans for the future force and the services’ light attack experiment.

Space

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European Space Agency Steps Up Space Safety Effort

Jan 30, 2019
Hoping for a massive increase in its space safety budget, ESA presses on with a joint asteroid deflection mission with NASA.

Technology

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The Week In Technology, Jan. 28-Feb. 1, 2019

Jan 28, 2019
V-280 makes 280 kt.; UK looks at AI, Boeing eVTOL flies, Sweden flies biofuel; Airbus AI challenge.

Up Front

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Opinion: The Next Manhattan Project

Jan 31, 2019
Beyond technology, the U.S. military should draw lessons from the commercial sector on how to meet its challenges.

Inside Business Aviation

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Pilot Volunteers Fly Endangered Sea Turtles to Rehab Centers

Feb 01, 2019
Through Turtles Fly Too, volunteer pilots transport endangered sea turtles to rehab centers throughout the U.S.