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Aviation Week & Space Technology, March 19, 2018

VOL. 180 NO. 11 March 19, 2018

Vertical Flight

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New Zealand Welcomes Flight Tests of Kitty Hawk’s eVTOL Air Taxi

Mar 16, 2018
Owned by Google co-founder Larry Page, Kitty Hawk has taken a leading position in the emerging eVTOLl air taxi market by flying full-scale prototypes. Photo: Kitty Hawk
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Tail Rotor Electrification Could Pave Way For Rotary-Wing Hybridization

Mar 15, 2018
Helicopter manufacturers believe tail-rotor-electrification technology is better used on new-build models.

Propulsion

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Leap Engine Deliveries To Airbus Still Challenging

Mar 15, 2018
Safran and its suppliers are struggling to cope with Leap engine delivery delays, especially since a steep production ramp-up is looming.

Unmanned Aircraft

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FAA: Remote ID Critical To Integrating Drones Into National Airspace

Mar 14, 2018
The FAA is close to releasing proposed rulemaking for remote identification and tracking of unmanned aircraft as a crucial next step in airspace integration.

Space

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FCC Probing Unauthorized Launch Of Nanosats

Mar 15, 2018
Swarm Technologies’ four prototypes flew aboard an Indian rocket in January. The FAA says they are too small to be detected by the Space Surveillance Network.
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China’s Rapid-Response Rocket Prominent In 2018 Program

Mar 12, 2018
China plans 36 flights by Casc’s various Long March space launchers this year. Long March 11 looks mature, but others have slipped.
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Chinese Working On Giant Engine For Long March 9

Mar 12, 2018
Preparing for authorization for manned Moon missions, the Chinese space industry is working on three engines and has built a test airframe structure.

Fast Five

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Five Questions For Arianespace CEO Stephane Israel

Mar 12, 2018
Arianespace’s CEO discusses the recent Ariane 5 mishap, Ariane 6 development and chances of reusability becoming a viable alternative.

Low-Cost Carriers

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Low-fare Carriers Conquer Argentina’s Air Transport Market

Mar 12, 2018
President Macri’s economic policies are creating opportunities for new carriers, especially low-cost alternatives, in a nation still using long bus routes.

Commercial Aviation

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Boeing Begins 777 EcoDemonstrator Flight Tests

Mar 13, 2018
Advanced turbulence detection, collision avoidance and precision landing systems among 35 technologies to be tested in fifth Boeing EcoDemonstrator program.
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Brexit Progress Still Leaves Questions For Airlines

Mar 13, 2018
Airlines are sounding more optimistic about what will happen after Britain leaves the EU in March 2019, but much uncertainty still remains.
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Fleet Simplified, Aeromexico Eyes Delta Joint-Venture Opportunities

Mar 14, 2018
The decision to move to branded fares is one indication that Aeromexico is learning a lot from its joint relationship with Delta Air Lines.
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Strong Cargo Demand Puts Atlas Air In Growth Mode

Mar 16, 2018
The freighter market is now in a boom cycle and, thanks to e-commerce, it seems likely to continue, judging from Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings’ experience.

Defense

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Momentum Builds For U.S. Air Force Light Attack Buy

Mar 13, 2018
Support for a low-cost, light attack aircraft to fight terrorists is the strongest it has ever been.
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India To Continue Light Trainer Purchases

Mar 16, 2018
A recent fatal accident is not likely to stop a follow-on order for up to 100 aircraft.
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Saudi-UK Agreement Gives Eurofighter A Boost

Mar 16, 2018
A follow-on order for the Eurofighter Typhoon from Saudi Arabia could give the UK more breathing room as it considers industrial options for a future combat aircraft.
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The Week In Defense, March 15-22, 2018

Mar 15, 2018
Russia confirms ICBM silo ejection test; the new, new Indian-fighter contest; Qatar signs NH90 deal; and the Philippines new UAV.

Technology

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DARPA Software Lets Manned/Unmanned Teams Fight Despite Jamming

Mar 15, 2018
BAE Systems is developing software to enable teams of manned and unmanned aircraft to share a common mission picture and exchange vital information despite jamming.
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The Week in Technology, March 12-16, 2018

Mar 12, 2018
Adaptive flight control progresses, Audi joins eVTOL study, Swiss team advances electric propulsion, Marines test resupply hive, and Ford researches UAS.

Up Front

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Opinion: British Aerospace And Defense Is In Shambles

Mar 12, 2018
The process of exiting the EU is destabilizing the struggling industry and exacerbating budgetary uncertainties.

Inside Business Aviation

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Whole-Aircraft-Parachute-System Maker Eyes EVTOL Sector

Mar 15, 2018
BRS is promoting its whole-aircraft parachute system to the autonomous UAV market.

The Launchpad

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Crush Of Cubesats Prompts Rethink Of Planetary Protection Protocols

Mar 14, 2018
Among the first test-cases for the revamped office are a pair of cubesats that will accompany the upcoming InSight mission to Mars.

Viewpoint

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Opinion: How To Win At Mergers And Acquisitions

Mar 16, 2018
M&As that consider a company’s core business model are most successful.