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Aviation Week & Space Technology, August 13, 2018

VOL. 180 NO. 32 August 13, 2018

Electric Propulsion

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Electrification Will Take Different Forms Across Aviation Sectors

Aug 10, 2018
Aviation industry interest in hybrid-electric technology is growing as limitations of all-electric propulsion become clearer.
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Vehicle Developer Shifts Focus To Fill eVTOL Propulsion Gap

Aug 06, 2018
Erik Lindbergh-founded VerdeGo looks to develop hybrid-electric distributed propulsion systems for the eVTOL market.
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European Project To Benchmark Hybrid-Electric Propulsion

Aug 07, 2018
Electric light aircraft manufacturer Pipistrel leads European-funded project to develop and test modular hybrid-electric propulsion architecture.

Defense

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Japan Chooses Lockheed Martin Radar For Missile Defense

Aug 06, 2018
The LRDR scored higher than the SPY-6 in detection, multitarget handling and continuous operation, Japan says.
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Hurjet Trainer Will Be Steppingstone To Turkish Indigenous Fighter

Aug 07, 2018
The jet trainer is expected to provide experience in fly-by-wire flight controls and supersonic flight.
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The Week In Defense, Aug. 9-16, 2018

Aug 09, 2018
Maxar to build prototype missile defense space-sensor architecture; Latvia approved to buy Black Hawks; UK gets more F-35s, and Malaysia’s Su-30s need repair.

Safety

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Reassessing The Risk Of Li-ion Battery Fires

Aug 07, 2018
Testing of new flame suppressants to assess their effectiveness against lithium battery fires is needed, the FAA says.

Commercial Aviation

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Chinese, European, Russian Contenders For CR929 Landing Gear

Aug 10, 2018
After surveying the industry with a request for information, Craic issues RFP for CR929 landing gear. UTAS chose not to move beyond that first stage.
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Strikes Take Financial Toll On European Carriers

Aug 06, 2018
Industrial action by air traffic controllers and airline workers has led to disruptions, flight cancellations and now financial fallout.
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Low-Cost Operators Eye Canada

Aug 08, 2018
Keeping Canadian passengers from opting for lower-cost U.S. airports will be key to new ULCCs’ success.
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Hawaiian Airlines CEO Outlines Plans For Boeing 787s

Aug 09, 2018
With its first 787 delivery three years away, Hawaiian is already making preparations and considering where the new aircraft can be deployed.

Technology

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The Week In Technology, Aug. 6-10, 2018

Aug 06, 2018
Flow-controlled fighters; Graphene-skinned UAVs; Hurricane-hunting Coyotes; Light helo on test.

Aircraft Interiors

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Virtual Reality Informs Passengers Booking Airliner Seats

Aug 08, 2018
Emirates helps make seat selection a more accurate experience for its passengers via an immersive, 3D, online process.
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Gogo Unveils New Plan To Address Inflight Connectivity Challenges

Aug 09, 2018
Inflight connectivity is a highly sought-after commodity by airlines and their passengers, but some suppliers are facing a money crunch.

Up Front

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Opinion: Global Aerospace And Defense—Halftime Show

Aug 07, 2018
Overall, second-quarter results support a generally positive fundamental outlook for the A&D industry.

Viewpoint

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Opinion: A Pilot Envisions The End Of His Kind

Aug 08, 2018
Military and cargo carriers will fly without pilots first, but commercial airlines will follow.