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Aviation Week & Space Technology, June 17, 2019

VOL. 181 NO. 24 June 17, 2019

Paris 2019 | Commercial Aviation

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MAX Grounding Challenges Both Boeing’s Present And Future

Jun 12, 2019
Resources diverted to fix MAX could lead to new-product delays; expanded MAX family’s debut also pushed back.
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Additional 777X Delays Add To Flight-Test Expectancies

Jun 10, 2019
The supply chain is under significant pressure, despite the robust outlook for jetliner production.
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777X Flight Testing Delayed As GE Boosts GE9x Durability

Jun 10, 2019
A late-emerging durability issue forces the Boeing-GE decision to hold 777X flight tests until mods can be completed on GE9X engines.
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Commercial Airliner Programs To Watch

Jun 14, 2019
Among commercial aircraft, the Boeing 737 MAX drama is drawing a lot of attention. But other programs are nearing important milestones or launch decisions as well.
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Hybrids Considered For Regional Market As Incumbents Look At Options

Jun 12, 2019
The next-generation regional turboprop may be smaller aircraft powered by a new wave of hybrid-electric propulsion systems.
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Wideroe’s Embraer E2s Demonstrate High Reliability And Low Fuel Burn

Jun 13, 2019
Embraer’s Slattery says many of the goals set for entry into service have been exceeded, but he concedes there have been some "small learnings."
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Bombardier Redefines Focus On Long-Range Business Jets

Jun 13, 2019
Selloffs leave Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier focused on business aviation

Paris 2019 | Interview

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Boeing Chief Dennis Muilenburg Talks MAX, NMA, 777X And Automation

Jun 14, 2019
Boeing CEO says safety “has always been at our core, but our values around quality, integrity and safety have come even more to the forefront."
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Airbus’ CEO Discusses Plans For Its Commercial And Military Lines

Jun 07, 2019
Guillaume Faury became CEO of Airbus in April 2019 after about one year heading Airbus Commercial.
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Collins CEO On Art Of Connecting

Jun 11, 2019
Connecting UTC with Rockwell Collins will create big opportunities and synergies, says Collins CEO Kelly Ortberg.
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Safran CEO On How Best To Organize And Partner

Jun 12, 2019
Safran CEO Philippe Petitcolin, while still working on Zodiac integration, is also bracing for airframers taking design work away from system manufacturers.
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Dassault Aviation CEO Has A Recipe For Cooperation

Jun 10, 2019
Eric Trappier speaks with Aviation Week about Franco-German cooperation for a future combat air system and ambitions for a spaceplane.

Paris 2019 | Fast Five

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Fast 5: ST Engineering Expands Global Reach And Tech Capabilities

Jun 14, 2019
Lim Serh Ghee, president of ST Engineering’s Aerospace Sector, talks global growth plans ahead of the Paris Air Show.

Paris 2019 | Propulsion

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Rolls-Royce Takes First Step Toward Productionized Electric Propulsion

Jun 14, 2019
Incremental steps could lead to faster-than-expected development of hybrid and all-electric propulsion systems for aerospace.

Paris 2019 | Technology

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10 Technologies That Are Reshaping Aerospace

Jun 14, 2019
Emerging aerospace technologies highlight tradeoffs between travel speed, convenience, and environmental and cost concerns.

Paris 2019 | Defense

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Worldwide Competitions For Fighters Set To Intensify In Next Decade

Jun 10, 2019
Important competitions to select new fighter aircraft in India, Canada, Europe and elsewhere will keep defense primes on their toes in the coming years.
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U.S. Defense Competitions To Watch

Jun 11, 2019
U.S. defense competitions for unmanned systems, heavy-lift helicopters, as well as light attack and launch services for national security space are heating up.
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Shifting Priorities Could Breathe New Life Into U.S. F-15 Fleet

Jun 14, 2019
Growing support for the U.S. military’s F-15EX acquisition plan highlights global trend on diverse
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Fighter And Engine Demonstrators Planned For Pan-European FCAS

Jun 14, 2019
Airframers and engine manufacturers keen to avoid the errors that afflicted multinational A400M and Eurofighter programs.
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Anatomy of the Dassault Rafale

Jun 14, 2019
Over the coming years, the Rafale will undergo a series of upgrades to add capabilities, weapons and new electronic-warfare systems.
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Europe Will Coordinate Future Missiles To Hit Harder

Jun 14, 2019
MBDA is looking for a bigger say in the next-generation of European fighters with advanced concepts that could arm them.

Paris 2019 | Space

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10 Enterprising Space Companies That Are Making A Difference

Jun 14, 2019
From landers ready to roam the Moon to companies that can downlink data in the blink of an eye, here is a look at space enterprises that are winning support.

First Take

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First Take (June 17, 2019)

Jun 14, 2019
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Business

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Aerospace Worries As ‘No-Deal’ Brexit Remains In Play

Jun 12, 2019
Brexit has caused British aerospace suppliers to be frozen out of key tenders.
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What Does UTC-Raytheon Deal Mean For Industry Consolidation?

Jun 14, 2019
Top-level A&D consolidation is going on afterburner, with the proposal to merge Raytheon and UTC. Will there be more of the same?

Urban Air Mobility

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Uber Is Deploying First Elements of Elevate Air Mobility

Jun 14, 2019
New partnerships for vehicle development, cabin design, ground operations and launch cities keep Uber Elevate on track.

Defense

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Lockheed Martin Proposes 40% Fuel Capacity Upgrade for F-35A

Jun 13, 2019
A long-abandoned requirement for the F-35 could be revived by certain customers.
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Japan Admits Error In Using Google Earth To Reject Aegis Sites

Jun 14, 2019
Officials used a ruler and protractor to assess terrain, not realizing their satellite pictures exaggerated height.
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Seoul Makes Third Try For Naval Helicopter Bids

Jun 11, 2019
A low budget and Leonardo’s entrenched position have discouraged rivals from competing for South Korea’s MOH 2 naval helicopter requirement.
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The Week In Defense, June 13-20, 2019

Jun 13, 2019
Sikorsky wins $542 million VH-92A contract; New Zealand to buy C-130Js; Lockheed delivers GPS interim ground system; Malaysia plans 2021 aircraft buys

Technology

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The Week in Technology, June 10-14, 2019

Jun 10, 2019
Ampaire flies hybrid; Amazon drone delivers; KLM backs Flying-V; Honeywell FBW for UAM; Uber Copter in New York; Volocopter’s urban air plans.

Up Front

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Opinion: Aerostructures At The Crossroads

Jun 10, 2019
The supply chain is under significant pressure, despite the robust outlook for jetliner production.

Going Concerns

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Commentary: Boeing 737 Suppliers, Don’t Let This Opportunity Go By

Jun 14, 2019
Are you a stressed-out 737 supplier, stretched to your fiscal limits by the roller-coaster production rates? Call First Bank of Boeing now! Operators are standing by.

FROM THE EDITOR

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Inviting Innovators: Nominations Are Open For 2020 Laureates

Jun 14, 2019
Let us know who is worthy of the more than 40 awards in defense, commercial aviation, space, business aviation and lifetime achievement.

Feedback

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Letters From Our Readers, June 17, 2019

Jun 14, 2019
Readers discuss Boeing's compound-helo upgrade; question effectiveness of some aerospace-standards organizations; MCAS; and look forward to air-show season.

Who's Where

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New Positions, Promotions, Honors And Elections (June 17, 2019)

Jun 14, 2019
Recent appointments, promotions and honors in the aviation and aerospace industry.

Aerospace Calendar

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Aerospace Calendar And Aviation Week Events (June 17, 2019)

Jun 14, 2019
Upcoming aviation and aerospace industry events and Aviation Week Network events