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Magazine Issue

Aviation Week & Space Technology, May 6, 2019

VOL. 181 NO. 18 May 06, 2019

Flying the A330neo

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Pilot Report: There’s More To A330neo Than Reengining

May 02, 2019
Airbus hopes reengining with more fuel-efficient powerplants will do for the A330neo what it has done for the A320neo in terms of market demand.
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Anatomy Of The Airbus A330neo

May 03, 2019
A detailed look at what is new on the Neo beyond the engines.

First Take

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First Take (May 6, 2019)

May 03, 2019
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Naval Aviation

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U.S. Air Force Revives Neglected Sea-Strike Mission

Apr 30, 2019
U.S. Air Force B-1B’s pick up vital new mission, but experts concerned about early retirement plan.

Defense

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U.S. Army FARA Project Tackles Acquisition and Technology Hurdles

May 02, 2019
Will the U.S. Army finally replace the OH-58D’s armed scout capability with a long-term solution?
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U.S. Army Shakes Up Pilot Training Programs

May 02, 2019
After an internal review, the Army drills basic pilot skills before training with virtual reality and in classified scenarios.
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The Week in Defense, May 2-9, 2019

May 03, 2019
F-35 "Sidekick" lets it haul more firepower; India plans next milsat launch; U.S. lawmakers want more Space Force information; UK’s new defense minister

Commercial Aviation

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Boeing Backs MAX Design As Return-To-Service Push Continues

May 03, 2019
U.S. airlines are lining up plans to reintroduce fleets.
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MAX Issues Cause Changes To Airlines’ Fleet Use Strategies

May 03, 2019
Pushing NMA debut too far past 2025 would strengthen Airbus’ position.
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U.S. Airlines Confident In MAX Flight Resumption Timeline

May 01, 2019
Plans mean MAX must be cleared to fly by July, but FAA is targeting weeks earlier.
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Bombardier To Sell Belfast Plant, Focus On Business Aviation

May 03, 2019
Bombardier creates streamlined Aviation unit, but plans to sell off half its aerostructures business to focus on its core business-aircraft activity.
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Does Airbus A350 Laminar Flow Test Signal Production Possibilities?

Apr 30, 2019
Targeting fuel efficiency, Airbus is testing airflow control on the A350’s vertical stabilizer leading edge.
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Cooperation Challenges Slow CR929 Engine Selection

May 02, 2019
Sino-Russian coordination has been a challenge in the Craic consortium, delaying progress.
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U.S. Airlines Near Carriage Of Billion Passengers

Apr 29, 2019
The FAA predicts carriers will transport 1 billion passengers annually by 2026.

Space

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SpaceX Faces Ire And Draws Fire Over Satellite Network Changes

May 02, 2019
SpaceX clears hurdle to launch first batch of satellites, but international operations are in question.
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Chinese Reusable Rocket Test Launches Waverider

May 01, 2019
One Chinese rocket shot achieves two landmarks, verifying launcher recovery technology and testing a waverider.
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SpaceX Crew Capsule Loss Scrambles Test Flights

May 02, 2019
Dragon was about to fire up abort system thrusters when an explosion occurred.

Unmanned Aviation

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Collins Refines Future Multirole Vehicle Super Computer

Apr 30, 2019
The system is designed to enable fly-by-wire flight control as well as support autonomy and unmanned ops, while at the same time hosting multiple applications.

Technology

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The Week In Technology, April 29-May 3, 2019

Apr 29, 2019
AeroVironment unveils HAPS, Alta power for solar HALEs, Iris detects and avoids and Hybrid airship goes electric.

Up Front

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Opinion: What If U.S. Sanctions Work—And What If They Don’t?

May 03, 2019
U.S. policy changes regarding Iran and Venezuela have reached the point where analysts and planners may need to think more about implications in 2019-21.

Going Concerns

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Opinion: In MAX Financial Costs, Big Numbers And Big Shrugs

May 01, 2019
The Boeing 737 MAX is likely to be back up flying paying passengers long before the true cost of recent fatal accidents becomes clear on Boeing’s bottom line.

Airline Intel

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Opinion: Will MAX Fallout Lead To Fleet Strategy Changes?

May 02, 2019
Airlines may have to approach fleet planning differently post-MAX to limit exposure to risk.

Viewpoint

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Opinion: GA-ASI CEO On China’s Unmanned Aerial Systems Challenge

Apr 30, 2019
Washington needs to treat exports of armed and unarmed UAS the same.

Feedback

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Letters From Our Readers (May 6, 2019)

May 03, 2019
Boeing leadership questioned; new space race; another go-around on centrifuges; transportation alternatives to aircraft.

Who's Where

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New Positions, Promotions, Honors And Elections (May 6, 2019)

May 03, 2019
Recent appointments, promotions and honors in the aviation and aerospace industry.

Aerospace Calendar

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Aerospace Calendar And Aviation Week Events (May 6, 2019)

May 03, 2019
Upcoming aviation and aerospace industry events and Aviation Week Network events