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Magazine Issue

Aviation Week & Space Technology, April 29, 2019

VOL. 181 NO. 17 April 29, 2019

Unmanned Aviation

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From Africa To U.S., Drone Deliveries Taking Off

Apr 25, 2019
Ghana inaugurates the world’s largest medical drone delivery system as Wing gets 5the first approval to offer on-demand deliveries in the U.S.
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Lung-Like Propulsion Drives British Long-Endurance UAV

Apr 26, 2019
Propulsion system could enable development of lower-cost expendable HAPS platforms.

Naval Aviation

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Next Battle For USS Harry S Truman Will Be Over Carrier's Retirement

Apr 25, 2019
The U.S. Navy wants to save money by not refueling an aircraft carrier and retiring the ship early.

Biofuels

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Biofuel Market Is Nearing A Tipping Point

Apr 26, 2019
Sustainable aviation fuel volumes are attainable if airline, OEM and fuel-producer partnerships continue to invest time, talent and money in the process.

Commercial Aviation

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MAX Issues Are Disrupting Boeing’s NMA Plans

Apr 26, 2019
Pushing the new midmarket airplane entry-to-service date beyond 2025 would strengthen Airbus’ position.
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EU Players Begin Devising Clean Sky 3 Research Program

Apr 23, 2019
As Clean Sky 2 reaches the halfway mark with promising results, project promoters are on a deadline for Clean Sky 3 to meet a Paris Agreement goal.
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Embraer 195-E2 Certification Marks Run-up To Service Entry

Apr 23, 2019
Embraer looks to accelerate E2 sales and production rates with Boeing partners as the E195-E2 secures triple regulatory approval.
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Long-haul Use Brings Promise Of Single-aisle Cabin Evolution

Apr 24, 2019
Using a narrowbody aircraft for a long-haul flight may require rethinking the passenger cabin.
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Jet Airways Demise May Ease Airline Earnings Pressure

Apr 22, 2019
Although Jet Airways could still be revived in some form, tighter capacity supply will help bolster the Indian airline industry’s worsening financial health.

Space

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Rocket Lab Enters Small Satellite Manufacturing Business

Apr 24, 2019
Company begins production of a small satellite platform based on its rocket’s apogee kick stage.

Defense

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Hawk Assembly Helps Bolster Saudi Aerospace Ambitions

Apr 23, 2019
Around 25 Saudi companies and suppliers are involved in BAE’s in-kingdom Final Assembly for the Hawk.
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The Week In Defense, April 25-May 1, 2019

Apr 25, 2019
U.S. charges GE employee with espionage; F-35 development cost now $428 billion; Lockheed’s new F-16 production line opens, and Indian trainer resumes test flights.

Technology

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The Week In Technology, April 22-26, 2019

Apr 22, 2019
Alpine unlocks Lockheed nanocomposite; Europe prints bionic components; eVTOLs are sustainable, sometimes; fuel cell boosts drones; MBDA tests laser effects.

Up Front

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Opinion: Four Key Questions About Shrinking RJ Market

Apr 22, 2019
The makers of transports with fewer than 90 seats have to figure out what comes next.

Inside Business Aviation

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Airman And Artist Extraordinaire Honors Lost Airmen Of World War II

Apr 24, 2019
A monumental work honoring the lost airmen of World War II is to be dedicated during Memorial Day weekend.