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Aviation Week & Space Technology, May 11, 2020

VOL. 182 NO. 19 May 11, 2020

DEFENSE

unmanned aircraft
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Boeing ATS Puts Autonomy For Loyal-Wingman Teaming To Test

May 08, 2020
Boeing Australia rolls out first Airpower Teaming System unmanned aircraft.
refueling squadron in midair
article

Okinawan Exercise Offers Glimpse Into Future USAF Air War Strategy

May 08, 2020
The Pacific Air Force aims to streamline base defense logistics with the Agile Combat Employment strategy in WestPac Rumrunner exercise.
sabrewing aircraft unmanned cargo prototype
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USAF Agility Prime Aims To Boost Investor Confidence In eVTOL Market

May 08, 2020
The Air Force looks to Agility Prime and eVTOLs as a potential model for engaging with commercial technology innovators.
rear section of supersonic trainer
article

A New Chinese Naval JL-9 Appears, Possibly For Carriers

May 08, 2020
Avic Guizhou looks as if it is pushing the trainer, a distant MiG-21 derivative, for shipboard use.
fighter aircraft on runway
article

Finnish Fighter Needs Challenge Bidders

May 08, 2020
Despite COVID-19, Finland is pressing ahead with the procurement of new combat aircraft to help modernize its defense capabilities.
unmanned carrier aircraft
article

The Week in Defense, May 5-12, 2020

May 05, 2020
MQ-25 clears system design review; U.S. approves FMS to Philippines; Northrop, Raytheon’s NGI team; defense industrial base reopenings.

SPACE

capsule
article

Launch Opens Chinese Space Station Phase

May 08, 2020
The facility needs a new launcher and a new manned spacecraft. Both flew on May 5.

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

jet
article

Pandemic Prompts U.S. Big Four Fleet Shuffle

May 07, 2020
Retirements sped up, deliveries stretched out as American, Delta, Southwest, United ponder post-pandemic operations.
domestic route flight capacity
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Asian Markets Start Domestic Travel Rebound

May 06, 2020
Signs of domestic recovery are emerging in Asian markets such as China, South Korea and Vietnam, although many others remain in decline.
air france parked aircraft
article

Preserving Parked Aircraft Becomes Top Priority For Airlines

May 06, 2020
On the lookout for opportunities, carriers strive to store aircraft in ready-to-use condition.
aircraft factory
article

French Industry Launches Solidarity Effort

May 08, 2020
In damage-control effort, French aerospace industry outlines plans for supply chain support.

CARGO

robotic device
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Air Cargo Counts On New Technologies For Efficiency Gain

May 05, 2020
Robotics, Bluetooth tracking and blockchain are among technologies smoothing operations throughout the supply chain.

ROTORCRAFT

helicopter with rotor blade sensing technology
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Fiber-Optic Sensing Could Transform Main Rotor Blade Technology

May 06, 2020
Ground trials of fiber-optic-based rotor blade sensing technology could lead to flight trials in the coming years.

TECHNOLOGY

drone
article

The Week In Technology, May 4-8, 2020

May 04, 2020
Agility Prime kicks off; glimpse inside Joby; high-altitude hopes; expanding additive manufacturing; democratizing fly-by-wire.

COLUMNS AND OPINION

coronavirus impact
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Opinion: Why Air Transport’s Return To Normal Will Be Anything But

May 05, 2020
This crisis likely will crystalize forces such as the marginalization of aerospace products in the digital economy and the rise of Asia.
engine nacelle assembly line
article

Opinion: How To Save The Aerospace Supply Chain

May 04, 2020
It is time for the government, airlines, leasing companies, financiers, OEMs and suppliers to join forces.
aircraft diagram
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Insiders See Aerospace Mergers Picking Up After COVID-19

May 07, 2020
Frozen for now, the bonfire of A&D consolidation will roar again as COVID-19 leads to a shakeout in the lower tiers.