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Aviation Week & Space Technology, January 26, 2015

VOL. 177 NO. 3 January 26, 2015

Overhead Surveillance

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National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Eyes Role for Small Satellites

Jan 26, 2015
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency is crafting a strategy to leverage the influx of imagery available from the many new information services providers working today.
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Canadian Commercial Remote-sensing Company Signs $65-million Services Deal

Jan 26, 2015
Canadian startup UrtheCast seeks to secure its future with revenues from imagery services and ISS commercial experiments.
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Azerbaijan Takes Over French Remote-Sensing Satellite In Export Transaction

Jan 26, 2015
Global demand for Earth-observation satellites booming, mainly from emerging countries lacking their own space programs.
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ISS Offers Earth-Observation Advantages

Jan 26, 2015
Thanks to relatively abundant power, improved data links and a unique orbit, the ISS is an attractive vantage point for instruments designed to study Earth. Researchers are taking notice.
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Germany Wants Work Share On French Imaging Satellite

Jan 26, 2015
France seeks European partners for Musis imaging satellite program.

Space

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SpaceX, OneWeb Unveil Rival Broadband Constellation Plans

Jan 21, 2015
Dueling global satellite Internet systems could be on the horizon if plans by SpaceX and OneWeb come to fruition.
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Orion Flight-Test Reentry Temperatures Cooler Than Expected

Jan 26, 2015
Test-flight data for the Orion crew capsule heat shield will be important in the redesign process.

Technology

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The Week in Technology, Jan. 19-23, 2015

Jan 19, 2015
Single-pilot commercial operations coming; advanced composites institute formed; unmanned news-gathering moves closer; agile manufacturing for ISR; near-zero-power sensors.
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Air-Launch Space Access Ventures Ramping Up In 2015

Jan 19, 2015
Work on air-launch space access projects hits all-time high as test flights loom.
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Dassault Systemes Software Platform Targets Supply Base

Jan 19, 2015
New design tools are intended to help suppliers work with multiple manufacturers in a globalized aerospace industry.

Commercial Aviation

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With ARJ21-700 Certified, Focus Shifts To Support

Jan 20, 2015
While certification of Comac’s first airliner—the ARJ21—is a big step, the real test will be whether the company can provide adequate after-sale support.
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Airlines Work To Tackle Heathrow Noise Pressures

Jan 26, 2015
Seeking permission to expand, Heathrow is pursuing multiple initiatives to reduce noise impacts on surrounding communities.
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ICAO Weighs Establishing Global Tracking Standards

Jan 20, 2015
All safety agencies and aircraft manufacturers agree that more stringent tracking standards are necessary, but approaches to delivering them differ.
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Aegean Airlines Returns To Growth

Jan 20, 2015
Although some political instability lingers, and rumors about Greece exiting the eurozone have resurfaced, the skies are looking a lot brighter for the privately owned Athens-based carrier.
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Questions Loom Over Bombardier Financials, Management

Jan 26, 2015
Amid concerns about liquidity and CSeries progress, Bombardier announces delay in Learjet 85 program.

Piloting

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NASA Tackles Memorized Pilot Training

Jan 26, 2015
Based on a NASA study, the agency is suggesting enhancements to airline training curricula, including developing techniques that throw pilots more “surprise” curveballs.

Defense

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Israel Learns About Close Air Support In Gaza

Jan 22, 2015
After recent experience in the Gaza conflict, the Israeli military revises tactics for close air support of ground forces.
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Joint Strike Fighter Tests Focused On Marine IOC

Jan 22, 2015
Critical independent testing report looks at F-35 test priorities and notes that its focus on the Marine Corps’ first operational squadron has a price.
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Aurora Claims Endurance Record For Orion UAS

Jan 22, 2015
Efficient aerodynamics and engines keep unmanned aircraft demonstrator aloft for 80 hr. and could slash operating costs for medium-altitude UAS.

Up Front

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Opinion: How A&D Can Dodge Political Risks

Jan 22, 2015
One of the key features of the A&D industry is its close link to international politics.

Washington Outlook

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New Chairman In The House; Small UAS; F-35 Alumni; FAA Database

Jan 26, 2015
Rep. Mac Thornberry, the new chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, plans to evaluate the costs of modernizing U.S. nuclear weapons and delivery systems and take on the Pentagon’s sluggish procurement system.

Leading Edge

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USAF Selects Lead Programs For ‘Digital Twin’ Initiative

Jan 26, 2015
U.S. Air Force makes an effort to regain its technical understanding of complex systems during acquisition as a way to reduce program costs and risks.

In Orbit

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Aerojet Rocketdyne Cranking Up Expendable SSME

Jan 29, 2015
Early work is underway on an expendable version of the space shuttle main engine, which will power the heavy-lift Space Launch System.

Reality Check

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Opinion: France Celebrates Illustrious Aerospace History With New Museum

Jan 26, 2015
Although it was years in the making, Aeroscopia—a museum dedicated to France’s major role in aerospace history—proves to be well worth the time and effort.

Viewpoint

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Viewpoint: Airbus Should Build A Truly Long-Range 757 Replacement

Jan 26, 2015
An “A322” would have a minimum range of 5,000 nm, opening up many new, thin international routes to Europe from U.S. hubs currently unreachable with single-aisle aircraft.

Who's Where

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New Positions, Promotions, Honors And Elections (Jan. 26, 2015)

Jan 26, 2015
Beverly Wyse has been appointed vice president/general manager of Boeing’s South Carolina site in North Charleston. She succeeds Jack Jones, who plans to retire in May. Wyse has been vice president/general manager of the 737 program and the Renton, Washington, site. She will be followed by Scott Campbell, who has been head of the 767 program. And Campbell will be succeeded by Brad Zaback, who has been chief engineer of 787 integration.

Feedback

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Letters From Our Readers (Jan. 26, 2015)

Jan 26, 2015
Human-missions-to-Mars advocates cite skewed statistics; kill the notion of Exoatmosphere Kill Vehicles; flight-tracking suggestion; the many merits of women engineers; digitial edition woes; uncomfortable with Aviation Week's new app; very comfortable with new app