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Aviation Week & Space Technology, July 2, 2018

VOL. 180 NO. 26 July 02, 2018

Defense

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U.K. Royal Air Force Gearing Up For Combat Air Future

Jun 29, 2018
UK Rapid Capability Office is speeding up the introduction of new capabilities.
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Uncertainty Grows Over Future Of Turkish F-35 Involvement

Jun 27, 2018
Turkey’s rapprochement with Russia is making the U.S. uncomfortable about selling F-35s to Ankara
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Seoul To Buy Six P-8As And Maybe More

Jun 29, 2018
In choosing the largest and most costly maritime patroller available, South Korea has uprated what emerged as a requirement for a second-tier backup the P-3.
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KC-46 Tanker Inches Toward Delivery Date

Jun 27, 2018
Boeing and the U.S. Air Force agree to October initial delivery with remaining 17 aircraft arriving by April 2019.
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The Week In Defense, June 28-July 5, 2018

Jun 28, 2018
B-21 clears preliminary design review; Lockheed receives F-16V contract; Spain cleared for Aegis System sale; and India overhauls border guard helicopters.

First Take

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First Take (July 2, 2018)

Jun 29, 2018
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Interview

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Why Boeing’s Defense Chief Is Smiling

Jun 29, 2018
Caret talks about how her division is preparing to take advantage of Pentagon spending strategy and where the company is preparing for trade restrictions.

Hypersonics

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Boeing Unveils Hypersonic Airliner Concept

Jun 26, 2018
Mach 5 cruise speeds will enable intercontinental day return flights, even across the Pacific, and increase asset utilization, says Boeing.

Farnborough Airshow Preview

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Farnborough Opening Doors To Increased International Presence

Jun 29, 2018
With a £74 billion turnover, UK is one of the major players in global aerospace sector.

Space

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National Space Council Think Tank Charts Course For U.S. Space

Jun 25, 2018
After signing a third space policy directive and calling for a new branch of the military to oversee space, Trump turns to the executive-filled advisory panel for next steps.
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SpaceX Falcon Heavy Selected For Classified U.S. Air Force Launch

Jun 26, 2018
After a single successful test flight, the SpaceX heavy-lift booster is certified for EELV-class missions.
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How Soon Could U.S. Create A Space Force?

Jun 26, 2018
Top space force advocate in Congress says one could be created within two years, but a former Air Force general says the military has work to do first.

Fast Five

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NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Discusses Space Agency's Future

Jun 28, 2018
NASA chief puts partisan past behind, shares thoughts on the future of the U.S. space agency.

Commercial Aviation

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Airbus Stepping Into Improving C Series Program

Jun 29, 2018
Delta will be the next new operator, with fourth-quarter delivery.
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Bombardier Looks Beyond C Series

Jun 25, 2018
Incremental upgrades to CRJ and Q400 seen as near-term differentiators.
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Embraer Pushing To Build E2 Sales Momentum

Jun 28, 2018
Embraer prepares to present its E2 family at the Farnborough Airshow.
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U.S. Regulators Weigh Transpacific Airline Partnership Proposals

Jun 26, 2018
Pending decisions on joint-venture proposals between Hawaiian and Japanese airlines and Qantas Airways and American Airlines would have a major impact on key international markets.

Technology

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The Week in Technology, June 25-29, 2018

Jun 25, 2018
Bell/Safran team on hybrid; Norway to push electric aviation; Reengining Gray Eagle; UK biofuel progress; Canada BVLOS drones.

An Appreciation

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Remembering Don Fink: Pilot, Journalist, Aviation Week Editor

Jun 29, 2018
The globe-trotting aerospace reporter and former Aviation Week & Space Technology editor-in-chief died June 21 at age 83.

Up Front

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Opinion: Why Is Boeing Diving Into APU Production?

Jun 27, 2018
The OEM's latest vertical integration move is a bit of a head-scratcher.

Airline Intel

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Brexit Ramifications Could Spell Far-Reaching Harm For Aerospace

Jun 27, 2018
Airbus is vocal about post-Brexit plans and its UK holdings. It and many smaller manufacturers will face severe disruption in the aftermath of a “hard Brexit.”

Leading Edge

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Uber’s Elevate Stirs Hornet’s Nest Of eVTOL Designs

Jun 28, 2018
Emerging commercial and military requirements bring innovation and disruption to the vertical-flight industry as well as safety and affordability expectations.

Feedback

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Letters From Our Readers (July 2, 2018)

Jun 29, 2018
Readers comment on Newt Gingrich's hypersonic viewpoint, offer carry-on luggage solutions, caution SpaceX contenders, laud one cover and question another.

Who's Where

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New Positions, Promotions, Honors And Elections (July 2, 2018)

Jun 29, 2018
Recent appointments, promotions and honors in the aviation and aerospace industry.

Aerospace Calendar

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Aerospace Calendar And Aviation Week Events (July 2, 2018)

Jun 29, 2018
Upcoming aviation and aerospace industry events and Aviation Week Network events.