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Aviation Week & Space Technology, February 18, 2019

VOL. 181 NO. 7 February 18, 2019

Space

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Orbex’s Prime Launcher Combines Innovations

Feb 13, 2019
This Anglo-Danish startup describes how production, architecture and propellant are working together to drive efficiency.
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Costs Dive As Old Calt Launcher Program Revs Up

Feb 12, 2019
The Long March 3A-series program, busier than ever, has probably never performed so well. Replacement is planned, however.

Urban Air Mobility

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Uber Boosted By FAA’s Openness To ‘Skylane’ UAM Routing Concept

Feb 11, 2019
Decision nears on Uber Elevate’s international demonstration city as the FAA proves adaptable to novel UAM airspace management.
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Airbus Survey Shows Public Support For UAM—But Safety, Noise Are Key

Feb 11, 2019
The likelihood of using air taxis varies significantly among the four locations in which people were surveyed.
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On-Demand Helicopter Tie-up Gives Sikorsky Insight Into UAM Market

Feb 15, 2019
Sikorsky’s helicopter charter subsidiary will operate S-76s for on-demand service Blade in return for data on urban air mobility.

Commercial Aviation

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Corsia Emissions Plan Is ‘On Track’ As Key Deadlines Loom

Feb 12, 2019
ICAO is upbeat about emissions-offsetting program, but some member-states worry that a few major players, like China, remain noncommittal.
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United And Bombardier Plan Reconfigured Large RJ

Feb 11, 2019
Reconfiguring larger CRJ model fits United’s plan and suggests that no pilot-scope changes are coming.
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ANA Steps Up Investment In Fleet And Other Airlines

Feb 12, 2019
All Nippon Airways is taking major steps in its investment strategy by buying a stake in Philippine Airlines and ordering new-generation narrowbodies from Boeing and Airbus.
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Amazon Air Seen As Little Threat To Incumbent Package Carriers

Feb 13, 2019
Amazon’s 767 freighter fleet serves fulfillment centers, not end customers.

Defense

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New Ear Cup For U.S. Air Force Pilot Helmets To Help Counter Hypoxia

Feb 15, 2019
A new plan is forming to solve the plague of physiological episodes for military pilots by monitoring them like engines.
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South China Sea Countries Boost Air Surveillance

Feb 13, 2019
After 26 years, the Philippines is back in the air-surveillance business. Thailand and Indonesia are also buying ground-based radars.
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Industry Begins Work On Franco-German Fighter Project

Feb 12, 2019
German concerns about defense exports could still rattle the FCAS project.
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The Week In Defense, Feb. 14-21, 2019

Feb 14, 2019
Hurdles to exporting U.S. UAVs, F-35 MRO contracts, India’s naval utility helicopter program progresses, and a joint missile defense exercise.

Air Traffic Management

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Eurocontrol Sees No Improvement In 2019 Air Traffic Delays

Feb 14, 2019
2018 was marked by massive air traffic control delays. It looks like 2019 will not be better.

Simulation And Training

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U.S. Army Embracing Virtual Reality Helicopter Training

Feb 11, 2019
The U.S. Army is refreshing its aviator training to focus on honing warfighting skills.

Unmanned Aviation

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Unmanned Aerial Cargo Startup Targets Growing e-Commerce Deliveries

Feb 15, 2019
Elroy Air aims to extend the reach of express logistics by developing an unmanned cargo aircraft to connect smaller, more remote communities.

Technology

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The Week In Technology, Feb. 12-18, 2019

Feb 12, 2019
Electric air race, reducing contrails, UK BVLOS UAV corridor, balloon-dropped UAV and the DLR’s integrated deicing.

Inside Business Aviation

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Aerial Tribute: Funereal Rites Truly Above and Beyond

Feb 15, 2019
Colorado-based company offers those seeking a meaningful final disposition of their loved one’s memory the lift of soaring birds, making them one with sky.

Viewpoint

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Opinion: The Challenge Of 21st Century Nuclear Command-and-Control

Feb 14, 2019
The U.S. needs to modernize its NC3—the out-of-date and all-but-invisible glue that holds the nation’s nuclear deterrence together.