Magazine Issue

Aviation Week & Space Technology, January 6, 2020

Aviation Week & Space Technology, January 6, 2020

Volume 182, Issue 1

DEFENSE

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Demos Prove Reaper's Maritime Merit in Greece

Dec 31, 2019
Greek demonstrations promote the General Atomics Reaper’s maritime patrol capabilities.
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Japan Sets Fiscal 2021 Target For Partner To Join NGF

Jan 03, 2020
Japan is allowing three years to tighten the concept design for the NGF. The latest drawing suggests heightened emphasis on range.

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

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Questions And Uncertainty Surround Embraer’s Boeing Tie-Up

Jan 03, 2020
Embraer ended 2019 with promising E175-E2 first flight, but 2020 uncertainties include pending EU approval of Boeing commercial JV.
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Air France’s Fleet Plans Pick Up Pace

Jan 02, 2020
With extra Airbus A350s and A220s set to arrive in the coming years, Air France is making progress on simplifying its fleet.

SPACE

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What Happens To Space Tourism If There Is A Fatal Accident?

Dec 31, 2019
For space tourism’s prospects after any fatal accident, look to the X-15, the space shuttle and extreme mountain climbing, analysts say.

TECHNOLOGY

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The Week in Technology, Jan. 1-10, 2020

Jan 01, 2020
Digital backbone for FVL; USAF eyes eVTOL; autonomous ag aircraft; drone deliveries in industrial park; better carbon fiber for space.

COLUMNS & OPINION

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Opinion: Preparing For The Next Generation of Aviation

Dec 30, 2019
After the FAA’s 2020 transition to satellite-based navigation, it must tackle complexities of autonomy and commercial spaceflight.