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Magazine Issue

Aviation Week & Space Technology, March 16, 2020

VOL. 182 NO. 11 March 16, 2020

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

Aviation House
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Britain’s EASA Exit Decision Is Built On Ideology, Not Pragmatism

Mar 12, 2020
Industry is not impressed by the British government’s plans for clean break from the European regulator.
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COVID-19 Demand Shock Rattles North America

Mar 13, 2020
Despite major cuts that remind most of the post-9/11 environment, there is optimism that the COVID-19 recovery could be quicker.
idle Chinese aircraft
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Chinese Airlines Add Back Capacity In COVID-19 Reset

Mar 13, 2020
Mid-March capacity is scheduled for around 58% of the level of two months before. U.S. services are being bolstered.
jet
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COVID-19 Outbreak Could Usher In New Cabin-Cleaning Techniques

Mar 12, 2020
Airlines are keen to publicize their efforts to minimize the risk of the coronavirus’ spread within aircraft cabins.
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Japanese Airlines Grapple With COVID-19 Fallout

Mar 10, 2020
Japanese government and airline ambitions for 2020 are under threat from the COVID-19 outbreak.
aircraft
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UK Regions Could Suffer From Flybe Failure Fallout

Mar 09, 2020
Flybe failure could prompt reform of UK’s controversial air passenger duty.
European airliner
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Europe’s LCCs Embark On New Partnerships

Mar 11, 2020
From joint ventures to acquisitions and connecting partnerships, Europe’s budget carriers are teaming up.

SPACE

satellite
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NASA Turns To Alternative Contracting Methods For Artemis Moon Plan

Mar 13, 2020
With a 2024 deadline to land crew on the Moon, NASA is putting its procurement processes on speed drive.

DEFENSE

fighter plane engine
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Possible New 'Engine War' Recasts Pratt As Champion Of Competition

Mar 12, 2020
Pratt & Whitney, a former opponent of fighter engine competitions, seeks to overturn the sole-source award for the F-15EX.
model
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Korean Air Designs Stealth Drone Demonstrator

Mar 09, 2020
The design is for a considerable aircraft with a span of 16 m. But funding is needed.
defense exports
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The Week in Defense, March 12-19, 2020

Mar 12, 2020
Where weapons exports are going; Russian mercenaries hit U.S. UAS; Rocket Lab’s next NRO launch; and a Sea Venom Trial.

URBAN AIR MOBILITY

tiltwing VTOL
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Transcend Air Refines Design For Intercity VTOL

Mar 13, 2020
A bigger engine and more powerful tail fan feature in revised design for Vy 400 tiltwing intercity VTOL commuter.

TECHNOLOGY

air traffic control monitor
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Europe Provides First Guidance To Industry On Applying AI To Aviation

Mar 13, 2020
EASA and Eurocontrol release reports providing a road map and action plan for artificial intelligence in aviation and air traffic management.
all-electric 19-seater
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The Week In Technology, March 9-13, 2020

Mar 09, 2020
Norway electrifies; Boom slips; repairing satellites; GoFly unfinished; Joby flies for NASA; fluidic propulsion.

COLUMNS AND OPINION

digital
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Opinion: Rethinking ‘Shareholders First'

Mar 11, 2020
Corporate priorities should be reset to ensure the long-term success of the aerospace industry.
company logos
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Opinion: How New ‘Predators’ Are Reshaping Aerospace Landscape

Mar 09, 2020
Companies such as Teledyne, TransDigm and Heico are leading a breed of A&D players with “horizontal” external growth strategies and impressive track records.
rocket
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DARPA Learns Risks Of Working With Commercial Space Startups

Mar 10, 2020
The Launch Challenge, intended to show “anywhere, anytime” capability to launch smallsats to LEO, ended without the prize money claimed.
aircraft flying above British flag
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Opinion: UK’s Announced Departure From EASA Is A ‘Gamble’

Mar 10, 2020
To succeed in trade talks, the government will need arrangements with industry based on evidence, not ideology.
worker
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How COVID-19 Could Change The A&D Supply Chain

Mar 11, 2020
COVID-19 crisis could be turning point in A&D supply chains for reasons besides disrupted operations and sudden collapse in air travel.