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Aviation Week & Space Technology, August 14, 2017

VOL. 179 NO. 32 August 14, 2017

Propulsion

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Turbofans Are Not Finished Yet

Aug 08, 2017
Though hybrid and electric propulsion holds great promise, the age of the turbofan is far from over.
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Hybrid Electric Could Be Next Step Beyond Turbofans

Aug 10, 2017
Hybrid turbine-electric propulsion will require rethinking of aircraft designs to gain greater efficiency benefits by tightly integrating propulsion and aerodynamics.

First Take

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First Take (Aug. 14, 2017)

Aug 11, 2017
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Commercial Aviation

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Airbus A321neo Delays Complicate Airline Fleet Strategies

Aug 09, 2017
Three Pacific Rim carriers have big plans for the A321neo, but problems with new Pratt & Whitney engines have pushed back deliveries.
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Boeing 787-10 Flight Testing Reaches Landmark

Aug 10, 2017
The OEM used a huge “visual” to make its point, tracing out a giant 787 over the U.S.
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Swiss And London City Airport Are Expanding With C Series Service

Aug 10, 2017
Both the airline and the airport look to reap benefits from years of preparation for C Series flights at London City.
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Spirit AeroSystems And Boeing Reach New Master Agreement

Aug 07, 2017
The deal lifts a proverbial weight off the shoulders of executives at both companies as they gear up for historic commercial aircraft production rate increases.
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Ipad: The Apple of United’s Eye?

Aug 08, 2017
Although United Airlines has had no shortage of growing pains since deciding in 2012 to morph Apple iPads into the perfect electronic flight bag for the flight deck, a less turbulent future is now on the horizon.
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Makers Of New Hand-Baggage Scanners See Growing Demand

Aug 11, 2017
Tighter regulations for carry-on electronic devices provide an opportunity for manufacturers of carry-on baggage scanners.

Space

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Cubesats Are Making Inroads Into NASA Science Missions

Aug 11, 2017
Low-cost satellite constellations provide alternative systems for gathering key weather and other data.
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Hoped-For GEO Satellite Market Rebound Looks Bleak

Aug 09, 2017
Satellite manufacturers expect only 10-12 geosats to be ordered this year, solidifying a trend downward in the sector.

Defense

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U.S. Air Force Looks To Take Light-Attack Contenders To Combat

Aug 11, 2017
The next step for the service’s light-attack capability? Probably a combat trial.
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From Pest Control To Drug Patrol, Now Air Tractor Targets OA-X

Aug 07, 2017
The agricultural aircraft manufacturer and L3 have teamed to develop Longsword for reconnaissance and light attack.
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New Fixed-Wing Trainers Reflect New UK Training Approach

Aug 09, 2017
UK Royal Air Force sees new training fleet as opportunity to increase pilot throughput.
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Peacekeeper Missile Design Informed GBSD Bid

Aug 10, 2017
The Ground-Based Strategic Deterrent, the U.S. Air Force’s next nuclear ballistic missile, will outrange the Minuteman III and can carry heavier payloads.
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The Week in Defense, Aug. 10-17, 2017

Aug 10, 2017
Russia and Indonesia move one corporate agreement closer to Su-35 deal, a new Make-In-India manufacturing facility, Battelle updates DroneDefender, and Northrop will modify J-Stars radios.

Point/Counterpoint

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Opposing Views: Debating The F-35’s Strengths And Weaknesses

Aug 08, 2017
Excerpts from Aviation Week’s recent podcast debate between an F-35 pilot and a long-time critic of the program.

Technology

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The Week in Technology, Aug. 7-11, 2017

Aug 07, 2017
Airbus Voom hitches ride with Cabify, Ehang plans bigger eVTOL air taxi, SonicBAT tests humidity’s effect on booms, and smallsat launcher testing picks up pace.

Leading Edge

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Lidar Advances As Sensor For Commercial Aviation

Aug 10, 2017
Boeing and JAXA are testing lidar-based turbulence detection systems, which may fly on commercial airliners by the mid-2020s.

Washington Outlook

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How To Respond To North Korean Aggression

Aug 11, 2017
In this week's Washington Outlook: The U.S. can intercept missiles bound for Guam, and it can launch offensive strikes, say Pentagon leaders.

Viewpoint

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Opinion: How Tech Transfer Helped Saab Win In Brazil

Aug 08, 2017
The reach of a fully realized technology transfer program can be vast, enabling leaps in learning and the restructuring of organizations.

Feedback

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Letters From Our Readers (Aug. 14, 2017)

Aug 11, 2017
Readers discuss upset recovery article (and cover shot), friction-heated airframes, a call for European nuclear readiness, and correction to GMD Intercept of ICBM Target graphic.

Who's Where

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New Positions, Promotions, Honors And Elections (August 14, 2017)

Aug 11, 2017
The Aerospace Industries Association has hired David Silver as vice president of civil aviation. GE Aviation has hired John Mansfield as chief digital officer.

Aerospace Calendar

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Aerospace Calendar And Aviation Week Events (Aug. 14, 2017)

Aug 11, 2017
Upcoming aviation and aerospace industry events and Aviation Week Network events