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Magazine Issue

Aviation Week & Space Technology, April 13, 2020

VOL. 182 NO. 15 April 13, 2020

DEFENSE

ATR-configured aircraft
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U-2 Avionics Upgrade Paves Way For Command And Control Role

Apr 10, 2020
Far from being retired, the storied U-2 is being upgraded into the U.S. Air Force’s first fully open mission systems compliant fleet.
medium-altitude, long-endurance aircraft
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Leonardo Hoping Falco Xplorer Can Plant Flag in MALE Market

Apr 10, 2020
Italy has become a hotbed of UAV development, but can Leonardo’s Falco Xplorer find success in a contested marketplace?
cvm22
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U.S. Navy Carrier Community Welcomes The CMV-22

Apr 07, 2020
The Navy prepares to transfer the carrier onboard delivery mission from an aging high-wing aircraft to a tiltrotor.
refueling
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KC-46 Remote Vision System Fix Finally Reached

Apr 08, 2020
The U.S. Air Force and Boeing agreed on a dramatically redesigned version of the KC-46 Pegasus tanker’s problematic Remote Vision System.
f35
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The Week in Defense, April 3-10, 2020

Apr 03, 2020
Coronavirus’ minor impact to F-35 testing; Japan’s future fighter office; Croatia delays fighter buy; L3Harris wins SSA contract; L-39 trials.

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

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FAA Shifting Policy, Deadlines To Combat Pandemic’s Ramifications

Apr 09, 2020
In-person training, inspector approvals are among the tasks being paused or reevaluated as agency seeks to maintain oversight.
aircraft taking off
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Smaller Narrowbodies May Benefit As Airlines Readjust Networks

Apr 10, 2020
Small narrowbodies have been losing market share to larger aircraft but lower travel demand may mean a second chance.

ROTORCRAFT

helicopter in flight
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New Technology, Data Sharing Boosting Offshore Helicopter Safety

Apr 09, 2020
Despite oil prices tumbling, offshore helicopters are continuing to operate as a critical component of international energy production.
bio-containment capsule
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Speedy Adaptations Help Helicopters To Fight Pandemic

Apr 09, 2020
Industry has rapidly developed modifications enabling the carriage of bulky bio capsules to transport COVID-19 patients.

FAST FIVE

space station
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Fast Five With Former Astronaut Norm Thagard

Apr 08, 2020
Former astronaut Norm Thagard answers questions about his time in space and offers thoughts on how to stay busy while quarantining.

HYPERSONICS

jets concepts
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Stratolaunch Unveils Updated Hypersonic Design Details

Apr 09, 2020
Talon vehicle emerges as core of updated Stratolaunch hypersonic test fleet plan along with Black Ice spaceplane concept.

AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

airspace routes
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Free Route Airspace Gains Ground In Europe

Apr 07, 2020
With fuel savings as the ultimate goal, Eurocontrol and air navigation service providers progressively allow crews to choose their route

AVIONICS

multirotor drone
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Sizing Systems For Drones And Urban Air Mobility

Apr 07, 2020
New technologies may be available, but fundamentals that drive avionics design still apply for future air vehicles.

TECHNOLOGY

space observation aircraft
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Uncertain Fate Looms For NASA’s Two Largest Research Aircraft

Apr 10, 2020
Budget cuts to ground NASA SOFIA 747SP observatory, while obsolescence prompts replacement study for DC-8 airborne science missions.
Volocopter
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The Week In Technology, April 6-10, 2020

Apr 06, 2020
Certifying machine learning; eVTOL safety challenges; supersonic noise standards; UAM precursor shut down.

COLUMNS & OPINION

small aircraft part
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Opinion: Aerospace Manufacturing In Time Of COVID-19

Apr 04, 2020
How a business continuity plan can help lean companies survive the pandemic.
building
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April Becomes Worst Month Ever For Boeing—So Far

Apr 10, 2020
The stakes are getting high for Boeing, so giving equity to Uncle Sam may be the least of the worries facing the embattled OEM.