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Aviation Week & Space Technology, March 30, 2020

VOL. 182 NO. 13 March 30, 2020

DEFENSE

legacy aircraft platform
article

U.S. Marines Sacrifice Key Aviation Assets

Mar 27, 2020
The U.S. Marine Corps proposes a massive force structure shift, the largest for the amphibious force in nearly two decades.
jet
article

Modified 737s, G550s Emerge As Contenders For U.S. Army Intel Fleet

Mar 27, 2020
A return to peer-to-peer competition has shifted priorities for the Army’s intelligence branch.
unmanned aircaft
article

GA-ASI Adapts Gray Eagle For U.S. Army's FVL Future

Mar 27, 2020
The U.S. Army's Future Vertical Lift program has focused on future rotorcraft, but GA-ASI pursues the MQ-1C role for Advanced UAS.
transit-receive module
article

KF-X Radar Prototype Close To Ground Testing

Mar 25, 2020
The demonstration phase of the KF-X radar program is over. A production-representative prototype is being built.
fighter jet
article

The Week In Defense, March 24-31, 2020

Mar 24, 2020
Auditors reveal ongoing F-35 problems; Triton funding requested; a new C-17 scheduling app and Libya seeks Airbus helicopters.

AUTONOMY

F16
article

DARPA Automates Dogfighting To Develop Pilot Trust In AI In Combat

Mar 27, 2020
The coronavirus crisis postpones algorithmic competition, but DARPA pushes ahead with development of AI for air combat.

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

parked aircraft
article

Governments Take Unprecedented Action To Protect Aviation In COVID-19 Crisis

Mar 27, 2020
Financial support at an unprecedented scale is on its way in some countries.
spacejet
article

Mitsubishi Aircraft Flies First SpaceJet Of Revised Design

Mar 24, 2020
The aircraft will carry the main load of remaining SpaceJet flight testing. Two more of the new design are being built.

AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

air traffic control tower
article

FAA Leans On ATC Contingency Plans

Mar 26, 2020
The virus that causes COVID-19 has disrupted operations at U.S. airport towers, approach control facilities and en route centers.

SPACE

space center workers
article

NASA Picks Top Priorities As Centers Shut Down

Mar 27, 2020
SLS, Orion early victims as NASA battles to stem spread of COVID-19.

HYPERSONICS

core enclosed with ram/scramjets
article

HyperSpace Unveils Hypersonic Combined-Cycle Engine Concept Tests

Mar 25, 2020
Hybrid-electric turbine-based combined-cycle concept under evaluation for U.S. Navy hypersonic applications and commercial developments.
jet concept
article

Hermeus Tests Scaled Engine To Mach 5

Mar 24, 2020
Fast-track propulsion-system test program puts hypersonic developer on course for key mode transition demonstration later this year.

PROPULSION

fuel-cell-powered airliner
article

Hydrogen Gains Renewed Interest, But Challenges Remain

Mar 25, 2020
European report sees clear role for hydrogen fuel in reducing aviation’s emissions but acknowledges the barriers.

AVIONICS

helicopter controls
article

Skyryse Targeting GA And Helicopter Safety With Fly-By-Wire Retrofit

Mar 26, 2020
U.S. startup develops a fly-by-wire flight automation system to be retrofitted across a wide range of light aircraft and helicopters.

UNMANNED AVIATION

air taxi
article

Marine Corps Assesses eVTOL Potential In Unmanned Air Logistics

Mar 24, 2020
U.S. Marine Corps joins Air Force’s Agility Prime program to accelerate commercial development of eVTOL air taxis.
Sensor-equipped helicopter
article

Utility Seeks FAA-Approved Drone Model

Mar 25, 2020
Solicitation asks manufacturers to supply a drone approved to fly beyond line of sight for transmission line inspections.

CARGO

cargo aircraft
article

Cargo Operators Work Together For Sustainability Gains

Mar 23, 2020
The air cargo sector knows it needs to be more sustainable, and efforts are gaining ground.

TECHNOLOGY

drone delivery
article

The Week In Technology, March 23-27, 2020

Mar 23, 2020
ThereCraft cargo UAV; Aeronomie models electrification; TsAGI refines flying wing; EHang teams with Seville; Urban partners with Ascent.

COLUMNS & OPINION

widebody airliner
article

Yes, Go Ahead And 'Nationalize' Boeing With A Bailout

Mar 26, 2020
A question for U.S. leaders: Is it worth taking Boeing up on its bailout bid? The answer is likely yes, but not for the obvious reasons.
fighter plane
article

The Warbird Community Sees Preserving History As Its Purpose

Mar 26, 2020
“Anybody with enough money can buy one.”