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Aviation Week & Space Technology, October 31, 2016

The Nuclear Balance

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Can U.S. Match New Chinese And Russian Nuclear Weapon Technology?

Oct 28, 2016
The Pentagon is updating its nuclear triad as Russia and China prepare to field nuclear-capable hypersonic glide vehicles and maneuverable warheads.
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U.S. Nuclear Modernization Poses Tough Choices For Pentagon

Oct 26, 2016
The new U.S. president will likely have to choose between upgrading the nuclear arsenal and funding critical conventional weapons replacement programs.
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Opinion: Six Nuclear Myths And Six Nuclear Truths

Oct 28, 2016
The next U.S. presidential administration will face major nuclear deterrent challenges, not the least of which will be to understand nuclear myths—which must be avoided—and what nuclear truths must be embraced.
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Opinion: Trim The Fat In U.S. Nuclear Arsenal

Oct 27, 2016
The U.S. plans to rebuild its entire nuclear triad over the next 30 years, and a smaller nuclear force would reduce the cost of doing so.

State of Stealth

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The 'Magic' Behind Radar-Absorbing Materials For Stealthy Aircraft

Oct 28, 2016
From the SR-71’s “pie panels” to the B-2’s silver coatings and the F-35’s “magic” layer, an up-close look at stealth technology’s materials.

Technology

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NASA To Test Drag-Reducing Inflight Wing Folding

Oct 26, 2016
Folding wings could become commonplace on future aircraft as wingspans increase in an effort to reduce drag and fuel burn.
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Uber Details Vision For Urban Vertical-Lift Ridesharing

Oct 27, 2016
Uber is ready to take ridesharing into the air, detailing its vision for networks of electric VTOL aircraft providing urban air transport at prices close to ground transportation but at much higher speeds
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The Week In Technology, Oct. 24-28, 2016

Oct 24, 2016
Airbus unveils air taxi; R44 flies on batteries; Vos leaving Project Wing; Europe on drone collision risk; more UAS news.

Connected Aerospace: Business

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Rockwell Collins Bets Big On Connected Cabins

Oct 27, 2016
The deal comes at a price but adds a portfolio of popular cabin-interior products to Rockwell’s highly regarded avionics and connectivity systems.

Commercial Aviation

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European Low-Cost Carriers Brace For Tougher Times

Oct 27, 2016
Brexit and terrorism-related concerns are prompting several European LCCs to lower their profit outlook, though overall they are still performing strongly.
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Will Amsterdam Schiphol Send Heathrow Another Cake?

Oct 28, 2016
Although an expansion of Heathrow Airport has been approved, political and legal hurdles remain.
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Challenges Mount For Cathay Pacific

Oct 24, 2016
Fierce competition from Gulf airlines and LCCs are among the problems affecting Cathay Pacific’s bottom line.
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FHI Completes One Efficiency Drive And Starts Another

Oct 25, 2016
In seeking manufacturing efficiencies, Fuji Heavy Industries is targeting work time spent moving parts onto and off tools.
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Airframers Up Their Simulator Game

Oct 26, 2016
Airbus and Boeing are developing a palette of simulator and training options to help pilots avoid the pitfalls that have led to airline tragedies.
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How Slippery Is Your Runway? FAA, Industry Have The Answer

Oct 28, 2016
New runway condition code could avoid overruns like 2005 accident involving Southwest Airlines 737 at Chicago Midway, answering NTSB recommendations.

Space

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NASA Keeping Nuclear-thermal Option Open For Mars

Oct 26, 2016
Nuclear-thermal propulsion could be an option for travel to Mars, but more work is needed.

Defense

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Seoul Pushes Quicker Path To Thwarting North Korean Missiles

Oct 28, 2016
South Korean Massive Punishment and Retaliation is a plan to go after Kim Jong Un and other top North Korean leaders if they launch a nuclear attack.
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South Korea May Be Working On Ballistic Weapon For Submarines

Oct 28, 2016
The Hanwha Hyunmu 2 short-range ballistic missile is a likely basis of the submarine weapon that South Korea has reportedly begun developing.
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U.S. Air Force Begins Search For Leap-Ahead Fighter

Oct 25, 2016
The U.S. Air Force will kick off its analysis of alternatives for a future air superiority jet in January with an eye toward enemy threats beyond 2030 and beyond the Russian T-50 and Chinese J-20.
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GAO On B-21: Air Force Took Risk In Picking Northrop

Oct 28, 2016
Despite potential schedule and cost growth, the service is “comfortable” that Northrop’s B-21 will meet the technical requirements at a reasonable price.
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Textron Hopes For More Scorpion Buzz With Early Production Run

Oct 24, 2016
Textron is hoping its early Scorpion production run, and participation in a new U.S. Air Force accreditation process, will help attract buyer.
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RAF Typhoons Claim Win In Exercise With Malaysian Flankers

Oct 28, 2016
Exercise Bersama Lima 16, held in Malaysia Oct. 4-21, provided the first opportunity for RAF Typhoons to be pitched against the Su-30MKMs of the Royal Malaysian Air Force.
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The Week In Defense, Oct. 27-Nov. 3

Oct 27, 2016
In this week’s roundup, the CH-53K is poised for production; an Indian and French company create a joint venture for helicopter maintenance; Embraer pays at least $205 million to settle corruption charges and a U.S. weather satellite breaks up in space.

Business

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Why Rockwell Collins Is Acquiring B/E Aerospace

Oct 25, 2016
The deal comes at a price but adds a portfolio of popular cabin-interior products to Rockwell’s highly regarded avionics and connectivity systems.

Inside Business Aviation

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A Tumultous Past, Priester Aviation Thrives In Aircraft Management

Oct 28, 2016
At Priester Aviation, it’s all in the family.

Leading Edge

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Need An (Electric) Air Taxi? Airbus Disruptive Unit Out With Plans

Oct 28, 2016
Airbus Group’s Silicon Valley outpost A3 is building a full-size prototype to fly at the end of 2017 and plans a demonstrator to lift an 800-kg payload in 2020.

In Orbit

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How China Is Launching Its Big Move Into The Orbital Economy

Oct 26, 2016
The Chinese seem to be following in the footsteps of their former Soviet allies, developing a space presence that could lead to low-Earth-orbit commercial possibilities.

Washington Outlook

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Lithium-ion Battery Limit Creates A Cottage Industry

Oct 28, 2016
In this week’s Washington Outlook: companies create new ways to contain potential battery fires; the hunt for new space policy champions; and a recommendation for changing remote-sensing regulations.