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Aviation Week & Space Technology, June 18, 2018

Space

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NASA’s Grand Commercial Space Taxi Experiment Heads Into Home Stretch

Jun 14, 2018
With Russian rides to space station ending, pressure builds on Boeing and SpaceX to finish and fly their vehicles without shortcutting safety.
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ESA’s Aeolus Satellite To Gauge Wind Globally

Jun 12, 2018
Meteorologists expect a breakthrough in weather forecast, thanks to a first-of-its-kind space-borne Lidar that will measure wind at 24 different altitudes.

First Take

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First Take (June 18, 2018)

Jun 15, 2018
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Commercial Aviation

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Airbus Charts Bold Recovery Plan From A320neo Engine Delays

Jun 15, 2018
The aircraft-maker’s strategy to continue production ahead of delayed engine deliveries is a heavy financial burden.
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Airlines’ Formula For Protecting Profits: Higher Fares

Jun 12, 2018
Airlines are faced with much higher costs than they anticipated. They can counteract that through higher revenues and fares—they hope.
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Japan Airlines Embraces Multiple Business Models

Jun 13, 2018
Japan Airlines and several other Asian carriers are diversifying with alternative business models, although Cathay Pacific is not yet following.
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Qantas Sets Ambitious Goals For Ultra-Long-Haul Aircraft

Jun 14, 2018
Airline discusses long-range requirements with manufacturers as industry trend for ultra-long-haul flights gathers momentum.
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UPS Undertakes Major Avionics Upgrade

Jun 14, 2018
UPS Airlines is modifying 137 Boeing 757 and 767 freighters with the Rockwell Collins Large Display System.
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Comac To Upgrade ARJ21, Planning Freight Version

Jun 15, 2018
Revised secondary structure and cabin fittings will cut ARJ21 empty weight by more than half a ton. Thrust may be increased.
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Baggage Behavior Causing Aviation Safety Headache

Jun 11, 2018
Cabin baggage issue is impeding safe aircraft evacuation, say experts.
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Could French State Stake Sale Herald New Path For Air France-KLM?

Jun 12, 2018
Selling its share in the flagship airline might be a stretch, but French President Macron’s ambitious plans for greater economic flexibility make it feasible.

Technology

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GoFly Challenge Unveils First-Round Designs For Personal Flying Device

Jun 14, 2018
Ten teams have won $20,000 prizes in the first round of a $2 million competition to build a compact, safe and quiet personal flying device.
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The Week in Technology, June 11-14, 2018

Jun 11, 2018
Kitty Hawk unveils Flyer; Zephyr going down under; Europe’s urban air initiative; Boeing ups drone investment; UTC’s new “Skunk Works”; Detect-and-avoid near airports.

Defense

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Congress Maintains Support For F-35 Production And Modernization

Jun 14, 2018
A likely cash infusion from Congress would come as the fighter program prepares for a full-rate production decision in 2019.
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Directed-Energy Capability Targeted By Pratt F-35 Engine Upgrade Plan

Jun 15, 2018
Feedback on its initial F135 engine upgrade proposal prompted P&W to include increased power and thermal management capability in its Growth Option 2.0 upgrade package.
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To Counter Russia’s Lead, USAF Wants Hypersonic Weapon By 2022

Jun 15, 2018
A heavily redacted document posted by the Air Force acknowledges an April contract award to develop an air-launched missile.
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The Week In Defense, June 14-21, 2018

Jun 14, 2018
Germany proceeds with Israeli UAV, Qatar to use Sniper pods on Rafale, India seeks support for Apache sale, and Philippines desires more FA-50s.

Business Aviation

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Business Aviation Flying Higher As Economies Improve

Jun 11, 2018
Most key indicators for business jet sales are trending positively, and manufacturers are optimistic.

Up Front

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Opinion: What Galileo Dispute Means For UK And EU

Jun 13, 2018
The disagreement epitomizes the damages of Brexit—and the opportunity to forge a new security partnership.

Going Concerns

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Why Pentagon And Silicon Valley Find Working Together Hard

Jun 13, 2018
The Defense Department and the tech community have distinctly different approaches to problem solving, but both sides are working on mutual understanding.

Airline Intel

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Gender Equality In Industry’s Own Best Interest

Jun 13, 2018
Women are rarely found in air transport leadership positions, and IATA has finally recognized this problem. Now it needs to follow up with action.

Leading Edge

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Congressional Support For NASA X-planes Grows As X-57 Progresses

Jun 14, 2018
Hard-won lessons already transferred to industry by its X-57 electric-propulsion program are helping NASA make the case for the return to X-plane flight research.

Viewpoint

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Opinion: Time For Honest Talk About U.S. Air Traffic Services

Jun 13, 2018
What is lacking is broad agreement across the entirety of the aviation and aerospace industry about what the U.S. needs and how best to get there.

Feedback

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Letters From Our Readers (June 15, 2018)

Jun 15, 2018
Readers discuss "all-composite" metal bits; future of PC-6; UAS certification and Airbus' harmonizedPFD.

Who's Where

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New Positions, Promotions, Honors And Elections (June 18, 2018)

Jun 15, 2018
Recent appointments, promotions and honors in the aviation and aerospace industry.

Aerospace Calendar

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Aerospace Calendar And Aviation Week Events (June 18, 2018)

Jun 15, 2018
Upcoming aviation and aerospace industry events and Aviation Week Network events.