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Aviation Week & Space Technology, May 20, 2019

Urban Air Mobility

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Full-Scale Lilium eVTOL Demonstrator Enters Flight Test

May 16, 2019
With a focus on range and speed, Lilium’s eVTOL concept targets metro and intercity markets.

First Take

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First Take (May 20, 2019)

May 17, 2019
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Aerospace in Turkey

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Turkey Presses Ahead With Indigenous Fighter Development

May 14, 2019
Turkish Aerospace has scaled up the engine requirements for the TF-X calling for 25,000-30,000-lb.-thrust-class powerplants.
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Turkey Calls For Greater Indigenous UAV Capability

May 13, 2019
Turkish industry is responding to local and export needs for longer-legged, more capable drones. Two twin-engine MALE UAVs are currently in development.
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Turkey Planning Cost-Effective Smallsat Launcher

May 16, 2019
Turkey is establishing a space agency to coordinate the country’s space efforts.
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Turkish Rotary-Wing Projects Gather Pace And Scale

May 15, 2019
Turkish Aerospace is leading development of a 10-ton attack helicopter for the Turkish Army.

Asia-Pacific Aviation

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More Asian Airlines Move Into LCC Sector

May 15, 2019
Cathay Pacific, Air Astana and Japan Airlines are the most recent examples of the trend of Asian airline groups entering the low-cost carrier segment.
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South Korea Proves Fertile Market For New Narrowbodies

May 15, 2019
South Korean airlines have placed large orders of Airbus Neo and Boeing MAX aircraft, and new startup LCCs will further fuel narrowbody growth.
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Looking To Lead Program, KAI Assesses Regional Airliner

May 16, 2019
In 2008, Korea Aerospace Industries studied a T-tail 60-seat regional jet. It is looking at the same size again, but not necessarily a jet.
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Korean Air Pursues Advanced Composites Manufacturing

May 16, 2019
Korean Air wants its carbon-fiber products cured without autoclaves and integrated in form. The company also wants more automation in assembly.

Business Aviation

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European Business Aircraft’s Mixed Fortunes

May 17, 2019
In Europe, manufacturers of business aircraft have to be creative to thrive in an often uncertain market.

Rotorcraft

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Bristow Bankruptcy Prompts Concerns About Offshore Helicopter Industry

May 17, 2019
CHC, PHI and now Bristow’s bankruptcies have led to questions about the sustainability of the industry in its current form.

Commercial Aviation

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Training Package Key Part Of Boeing’s MAX Changes

May 16, 2019
The FAA is seeking to restore inter-agency collaboration.
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Boeing 737 MAX Training Changes Eyed And Simulator Time Considered

May 14, 2019
The contents of Boeing’s final training plan could influence the Air Line Pilots Association.
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Two Megadeals Transform Canada’s Air Transport Market

May 17, 2019
Onex’s purchase of WestJet is the biggest private equity deal ever in the airline industry, and part of a potential dramatic turnaround for the once-shunned airline industry.
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Clouds Loom On Cargo Horizon

May 13, 2019
Demand is down 1.5% from last year in seasonally adjusted terms, according to IATA, while capacity is rising.

Space

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OneWeb Gears Up To Produce Two Satellites Per Day

May 13, 2019
Florida factory features robots to distribute parts kits and to move spacecraft through work sites and test chambers.
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Jeff Bezos Aims To Sell NASA On Blue Moon Lunar Lander

May 16, 2019
The billionaire's Blue Origin space company wants to sell human-class lunar landing services to NASA.

Business

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Why The Revival Of The U.S. Export-Import Bank Is Important

May 14, 2019
The Trump administration’s move to reinvigorate the U.S. Export-Import bank is one of the best things it can do for aerospace ahead of the next recession.

Defense

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USAF Upgrade, Service Life Programs Point To New Roles For B-1Bs

May 14, 2019
The B-1B’s mission is still evolving within 20 years of the fleet’s scheduled retirement.
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The Week In Defense, May 16-23, 2019

May 16, 2019
More Tu-160M2 bombers for Russia, Swedes to keep Gripen C/Ds through the 2030s, India tests target drone, and the Pentagon considers options for AEHF replacement.

Technology

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The Week In Technology, May 13-18, 2019

May 13, 2019
CityAirbus makes first hops; Vahana fully transitions; Mobi-One seeks funding; artificial intelligence for fighters.

Going Concerns

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Opinion: In Trade War, Chinese Wall Metaphor Is Apt

May 16, 2019
Perhaps the aerospace industry should reconsider banking on Chinese growth—it might have to, and sooner than it thinks.

Leading Edge

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Solar-powered, High-altitude UAV Upper-Atmosphere Ventures

May 15, 2019
More companies target the market for stratospheric communications platforms, but their operation could prove challenging.

Launchpad

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Apollo 10’s Practice Run Paved Way For Lunar Landing

May 17, 2019
In mid-May 1969, only one hurdle remained before NASA would attempt to land astronauts on the Moon: a flight test.

Feedback

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Letters From Our Readers (May 20, 2019)

May 16, 2019
Readers discuss military aviation milestone photo, ensuring infallible software-simulation checks, the Boeing MCAS situation, and the merits of Airbus A330neo.

Who's Where

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New Positions, Promotions, Honors And Elections (May 20, 2019)

May 17, 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 20, 2019)

May 17, 2019
Upcoming aviation and aerospace industry events and Aviation Week Network events