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Magazine Issue

Aviation Week & Space Technology, April 6, 2020

VOL. 182 NO. 14 April 06, 2020

DEFENSE

Atlas V
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Amid Pandemic, ULA Delivers Final AEHF Satellite Into Orbit

Apr 01, 2020
With 10 times the throughput of the heritage system, AEHF offers high-bandwidth, voice-recognizable communications for U.S. and Allies.
combat aircraft
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Tempest Accelerates Toward End-of-Year Decision Milestone

Mar 28, 2020
Team Tempest partners remain hopeful that Japan can jump on board UK-led Tempest fighter project.
military rotorcraft
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FARA Downselect Gives U.S. Army Configuration Options For Armed Scout

Apr 02, 2020
Unconventional compound rotorcraft faces off against winged helicopter to become the Army’s next armed scout.
fighter jet
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Germany Plans Eurofighter, Super Hornet Split Buy

Apr 03, 2020
Germany expected to make Tornado replacement decision by April 12.

FIRST TAKE

aircraft
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First Take, April 6, 2020

Apr 03, 2020
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

HYPERSONICS

missile
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UK/U.S. Thresher Project Points To Britain’s New Hypersonic Push

Apr 01, 2020
The UK confirms a new hypersonic weapon project with the U.S. as the UK Defense Ministry moves to leverage decades of expertise.
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Hypersonic Defense Concept Targets Air Volumes

Apr 01, 2020
The recently unveiled, though notional, Quartet Interceptor provides clues as to how some missile-defense architectures may evolve.

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

jets
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Governments Take Unprecedented Action To Protect Aviation

Apr 03, 2020
Bailouts are in the works to help avoid bankruptcies, but they are distorting markets and raising aeropolitical questions.
map of defense base hot spots
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Aerospace Supply Chain’s Worst Falloff Ever

Apr 02, 2020
2020 could be the worst ever for aviation OEMs and their supply chains. Questions continue to focus on how bad things will get.
Japan domestic airliner
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Domestic Networks Provide Safety Net For Asian Carriers

Apr 01, 2020
Airlines with strong domestic networks before COVID-19 could see a faster rebound than those relying on international connections.
aircraft on runway
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Chinese Airline Domestic Capacity Responds To Policy

Apr 01, 2020
Chinese flights are carrying light loads and earning low yields, but the government wants the industry to fly as much as possible.
surplus aircraft
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Commercial Aftermarket Braces For Sharp Decline, Slow Recovery

Mar 30, 2020
As airlines conserve cash and compile excess aircraft, MRO providers will feel the financial pain.
cargo charter aircraft
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Cargo Operators Mobilize For COVID-19 Fight

Mar 31, 2020
Cargo industry pushes for greater flexibility to help keep medical equipment and other supplies moving.

POINT/COUNTERPOINT

aircraft
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Opinion: Why China’s Aviation Bounce-Back May Disappoint

Mar 27, 2020
Even after the COVID-19 crisis passes, the growth of China’s economy, air travel demand and jetliner market will likely remain muted.
airliner
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Opinion: Why Nationalism And Protectionism Will Favor China

Mar 27, 2020
In the aviation marketplace into which we will likely emerge after the coronavirus crisis, China is likely to be the big winner.

SPACE

satellite
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OneWeb Bankrupt After Prime Backer Exits Amid Pandemic

Apr 02, 2020
Satellite operator’s assets include spacecraft, global spectrum rights and ground stations.

TECHNOLOGY

sensor
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The Week In Technology, March 30-April 3, 2020

Mar 30, 2020
Sensing supercooled icing; Russian electric testbed: deorbiting tether; digitalizing cabin; UPS drone delivery; Lilium eVTOL funding.

COLUMNS AND OPINION

Aircraft
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How Will Bailouts Change The Airline Industry After COVID-19?

Apr 02, 2020
U.S. aid will boost five carriers that made half the world’s profits.
the pentagon
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Opinion: Six Ways COVID-19 Could Change Defense Sector

Mar 31, 2020
Large contractors should fare relatively well in 2020, compared to other sectors, although there are risks to weigh as well.
dome
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Editorial: A Code Of Conduct For Aviation’s Recovery

Apr 03, 2020
Industry stakeholders need to start looking ahead and taking steps that will position them for a rapid recovery.

DEPARTMENTS

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Letters From Our Readers, April 6, 2020

Apr 03, 2020
Readers write about encouraging English language proficiency in aviation, airline COVID-19 mitigation cabin measures and airliner automation.
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New Positions, Promotions, Honors And Elections, April 6, 2020

Apr 03, 2020
Recent appointments, promotions and honors in the aviation and aerospace industry.
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Aerospace Calendar And Aviation Week Events, April 6, 2020

Apr 03, 2020
A roundup of upcoming conferences, exhibitions and summits.