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Magazine Issue

Aviation Week & Space Technology, July 1, 2019

VOL. 181 NO. 26 July 01, 2019

Satellite Servicing

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The Beginning Of Commercial, On-Orbit Servicing

Jun 25, 2019
If successful, Northrop’s Mission Extension Vehicle could seed a market for in-space servicing of satellites and open the door to manufacturing in space.
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How Northrop Grumman’s MEV Will Extend GEO Satellites' Lives

Jun 24, 2019
A carefully planned orbital ballet will bring Northrop’s MEV-1 and Intelsat 901 together in geosynchronous orbit.
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Multiple Players Targeting On-orbit GEO, LEO Satellite Servicing

Jun 25, 2019
From lone GEO satellites to large LEO constellations, more companies see an emerging need for in-space robotic servicing.

First Take

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First Take (July 1, 2019)

Jun 28, 2019
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Airbus A220 In-Service Report

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Airbus A220 Gains Market Traction, But Challenges Remain

Jun 28, 2019
Integrating the former Bombardier program into the Airbus organization has been a major focus over the past year.

Commercial Aviation

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Sustainable Aviation And Electrics Top Paris Air Show Agenda

Jun 24, 2019
Electric and hybrid-electric projects abound at Le Bourget as aerospace industry leaders commit to a sustainable future.
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Boeing May Reset NMA Sequence As Airbus Launches A321XLR

Jun 27, 2019
Airbus’ low-risk launch of the A321XLR adds to the pressure on Boeing to react sooner rather than later with plans for its new midmarket airplane.
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Boeing Faces New Hurdle In MAX Recertification Effort

Jun 28, 2019
Boeing hopes software changes will correct the issue, but it’s unclear whether the chip hardware needs to be changed.
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CR929 Has ‘Soft Orders;’ Delivery Due In 2025–27

Jun 26, 2019
Initial contracts for the CR929 bridge a gap between Russian and Chinese opinions on order timing. Development targets are looser and later.
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Mitsubishi Deal Spells End For CRJ Production

Jun 28, 2019
Mitsubishi to acquire CRJ sales and support network to support its SpaceJet regional jet, but Bombardier will end production in 2020.
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Daher’s Merger And Acquisitions Plan In Full Swing

Jun 26, 2019
With Quest aircraft and KVE Composites acquisition, Daher accelerates strategy implementation.
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Long-term Profitability Strategy Critical To Air France-KLM’s Future

Jun 25, 2019
With labor relations on a calmer footing, Air France-KLM CEO Ben Smith is looking ahead to a strategy for dealing with profitability and key competitors.

Defense

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Lockheed Developing AIM-260 To Counter China’s PL-15

Jun 26, 2019
The existence of a more powerful replacement for the AIM-120 is now acknowledged.
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New Designs Vault Scramjets Into Lead In Hypersonic Race

Jun 24, 2019
After playing catch-up to boost-glide weapons, scramjets become a viable near-term option.
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Airbus And Dassault Reveal Vision For New-Gen Fighter

Jun 24, 2019
Airbus and Dassault used the Paris Air Show to reveal their vision for a New-Generation Fighter and the unmanned systems that will support it.
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Pentagon Cautions Against Europe Blocking U.S. Defense Industry

Jun 27, 2019
The U.S. is unsure if the EU understands the unintended consequences of the PESCO policy.
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Saudi Arabia Moves Toward Defense Self-Sustainment

Jun 27, 2019
With SAMI in place, Riyadh wants to become an aerostructures hub and a partner on a future combat aircraft.
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Defense Department, Lockheed Eye Expansion Of F-35 Modernization Plan

Jun 27, 2019
A new core processor and software architecture opens up possibilities for F-35 weapons and sensors.
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The Week In Defense, June 28-July 4, 2019

Jun 28, 2019
GPS outages disrupt Israeli airports; U.S. Army’s first JAGM firing tests; Israel investigating cause of GPS blackout.

Business

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Newly Merged L3 Harris Opens New Defense Product Strategy

Jun 28, 2019
With a software-driven product focus, L3 Harris hopes to change the defense industry’s business model.

Technology

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The Week In Technology, June 24-28, 2019

Jun 24, 2019
NASA’s X-57 Powers Up; Boeing’s PAV crash latest; Boom’s supersonic slip; Riblets by laser; Paris UAM plans; ANA buys biofuel.

An Appreciation

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An Appreciation: Roger Beteille, 1921-2019

Jun 28, 2019
His pursuit of his vision for a family of Airbus commercial airliners was one of the most important reasons for the company’s success over the decades.

Up Front

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Opinion: What The UTC-Raytheon Deal Says About Aerospace’s Future

Jun 27, 2019
The stunning merger plan reinforces worries that both defense spending and the commercial aircraft order boom have peaked.

Going Concerns

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Climate Concerns Could Reignite Commercial Aerospace, Or Burn It

Jun 26, 2019
Embracing hybrid-electric aviation could boost the aerospace sector’s appeal, prolong the long-term 4-5% annual growth in air travel and stimulate the regional market.

Airline Intel

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Opinion: How A Move To Create More Competition Backfired

Jun 27, 2019
Bombardier launched the C Series in 2008 as airlines sought more efficient aircraft. The step transformed the industry, but differently than expected.

Feedback

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Letters From Our Readers (July 1, 2019)

Jun 28, 2019
Readers discuss Phoenix airship, Airbus wing-making, the Breguet deux-ponts, lunar lander development timeline, the MAX grounding and new narrowbody concepts.

Who's Where

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New Positions, Promotions, Honors And Elections (July 1, 2019)

Jun 28, 2019
Recent appointments, promotions and honors in the aviation and aerospace industry.

Aerospace Calendar

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Aerospace Calendar And Aviation Week Events (July 1, 2019)

Jun 28, 2019
Upcoming aviation and aerospace industry events and Aviation Week Network events