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Aviation Week & Space Technology, May 4, 2020

VOL. 182 NO. 18 May 04, 2020
Aviation Week & Space Technology, May 4, 2020

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

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Aerospace Industry Reshaping Begins To Deal With COVID-19 Effects

May 01, 2020
Both Boeing and Airbus are looking at what they can do to survive COVID-19’s impact, but it may also affect future airliner development.
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Pandemic Fallout Prompts Bleak Outlook For Civil Engine Market

Apr 30, 2020
Engine-makers prepare for a harsh new reality amid precipitous declines in demand for new powerplants and shrinking aftermarket services.
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European Carriers Try To Determine How Business Will Look After Crisis

Apr 30, 2020
Some airlines in Europe, now bolstered by hefty state aid packages, are trying to assess how their businesses will fare after the crisis.
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737 MAX Return Timeline Remains Uncertain

Apr 28, 2020
A review finds a conflict between emergency procedures and maintenance instructions.
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Cash Crunch Forces Virgin Australia To Seek New Owners

Apr 27, 2020
Virgin Australia, one of the first major airlines in voluntary administration due to COVID-19, hopes for quick relaunch under new owners.

FIRST TAKE

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First Take, May 4, 2020

May 01, 2020
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

CONNECTED AEROSPACE

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Ligado Networks’ Drive To 5G Threatens GPS After FCC Ruling

Apr 30, 2020
The Federal Communications Commission green-lights a terrestrial 5G system opposed by many federal government agencies and aerospace companies.

DEFENSE

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Germany's Military Aerospace Renewal

Apr 29, 2020
New airlifters, helicopters are bolstering German defense capabilities, but plans for fighters and ISR platforms have yet to gather pace.
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German Split-Buy Fighter Plans Face Political and Industrial Complications

Apr 29, 2020
Nuclear mission drives Berlin toward a U.S.-made Super Hornet over concerns about Eurofighter B61 integration.
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Boeing-Embraer Breakup Leaves Millenium Airlifter Unscathed

May 01, 2020
Embraer’s C-390 should be able to hold its own on the global market, despite the Boeing joint-venture setback.
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Pentagon Preps Boutique Industry For Large-Scale Production

Apr 30, 2020
After a late start, European industry is moving to close gap on high-speed missiles.
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MBDA Patent Offers New Glimpse Into Europe’s Hypersonic Weapon Plans

May 01, 2020
After a late start, European industry is moving to close gap on high-speed missiles.
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Raytheon’s LRSO Prize Completes Nuclear Modernization Supplier Roles

Apr 27, 2020
U.S. Air Force moves forward on LRSO and GBSD without a competitive bidding process.
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Norwegian-U.S. Ramjet Tie-Up Could Lead to More Lethal Missiles

Apr 27, 2020
Norway and U.S. close cooperation on missiles and propulsion is expanding into the near-hypersonic regime.
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Airbus Automated Refueling A First Step Toward Autonomous Capability

Apr 28, 2020
Automatic tanking could optimize refueling rates and reduce human workloads.

UNMANNED AVIATION

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Drone Services Promoted In U.S. Pandemic Battle

Apr 29, 2020
North Carolina seeks to use FAA pilot projects against the coronavirus.

TECHNOLOGY

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The Week In Technology, April 27-May 1, 2020

Apr 27, 2020
U.S. Air Force eVTOL event; EHang plans E-port; Zipline fights COVID-19; Pipistrel measures DEP noise; Onera tests airship.

COLUMNS AND OPINION

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Opinion: Winners And Losers In The Embraer-Boeing Breakup

Apr 28, 2020
Many questions and variables remain, but it means market chaos for small airliners.
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Commentary: Global Nature Of Crisis Hits Leasing Industry

Apr 30, 2020
In regional downturns, lessors can move around aircraft to where they are still needed. In COVID-19 times, that is no longer possible.
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Opinion: Why Government Needs Trusted Industry Partners For Satcom

Apr 27, 2020
IT needs commercial vendors that understand the importance of cybersecurity on the ground as well as in space.
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Opinion: Finding Opportunity In Crisis

Apr 30, 2020
It is critical that aerospace companies invest in strategic priorities now to ensure their long-term competitiveness.

DEPARTMENTS

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Letters From Our Readers, May 4, 2020

May 01, 2020
Readers write about steadfast AW&ST subscribers, FARA contenders, rocket reusability and advanced propulsion.
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New Positions, Promotions, Honors And Elections, May 4, 2020

May 01, 2020
Recent appointments, promotions and honors in the aviation and aerospace industry.
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Aerospace Calendar And Aviation Week Events, May 4, 2020

May 01, 2020
A roundup of upcoming conferences, exhibitions and summits.