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Aviation Week & Space Technology, June 1, 2020

VOL. 182 NO. 22 June 01, 2020

SPACE

NASA astronauts at launch dress rehearsal
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Crewed SpaceX Dragon Flight Test Sets Stage For ISS Ramp-Up

May 27, 2020
Launch of NASA astronauts on the flight test comes nine years after the last U.S. human orbital spaceflight.
aerospace executives
article

The Sudden (and Untimely) Exit of NASA’s Human Spaceflight Chief

May 25, 2020
When Vice President Pence told NASA to land astronauts on the Moon by 2024 “by any means possible,” he may have opened a Pandora’s box.
space capsule
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From The Sidelines, Boeing Regroups And Cheers SpaceX On

May 27, 2020
While its space taxi won’t be first to fly astronauts, Boeing commits to the long game.
Elon Musk, Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken
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SpaceX Takes Giant Leap With Launch Of NASA Astronauts

May 26, 2020
After 18 years, 89 launches and thousands of tests, SpaceX attempts human spaceflight.
Falcon 9
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A Timeline Of SpaceX’s Steps To Human Spaceflight

May 26, 2020
Here is a look at the company’s milestones from its 2002 founding to the eve of the manned Crew Dragon launch.
747
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Virgin Orbit Closes In On Cause Of LauncherOne Demo Loss

May 29, 2020
Space company takes positives from failed first LauncherOne flight and targets speedy solution to engine probe as retest plans ramp up.

FIRST TAKE

aircraft
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First Take (June 1, 2020)

May 29, 2020
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

FAST FIVE

human spaceflight launch milestone
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Fast Five With SpaceX Founder And CEO Elon Musk

May 27, 2020
Musk talks to Aviation Week & Space Technology Space Editor Irene Klotz about finally getting to human spaceflight and what’s ahead.

COVID-19 CRISIS

taxiing aircraft
article

Massive State Support Gives Selected Airlines Lifelines

May 29, 2020
Governments have provided $123 billion in air transport industry COVID-19 aid but not to all and leaving some with a high debt burden.
tower controllers at airport
article

Air Navigation Service Providers Ponder Future After Pandemic’s End

May 26, 2020
Diminished air traffic movements force a reassessment of future manpower needs.
777X
article

Boeing 777X Scrutiny Is Evidence Of FAA Changes Post-MAX

May 28, 2020
Agency plans to integrate reviews into formal certification process.
assembly line
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COVID-19 Infects Defense Industry With F-35 Production Slowdown

May 27, 2020
Commercial aviation disruption spreads to defense supply chains as crisis deepens.
Chinese airline activity
article

Chinese Airline Recovery Resumes After March-April Stall

May 25, 2020
Domestic capacity is nearing 80% of the level of 2019. Air China and Hainan Airlines are not doing as well as others, however.
parked aircraft
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U.S. Carriers Cautiously Optimistic Amid Signs Of Domestic Uptick

May 26, 2020
U.S. carriers are cautiously optimistic amid signs of a domestic rebound.
parked aircraft
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Financial Pedigrees Play Key Role In Asian Airline Relief

May 28, 2020
While Singapore Airlines received strong state backing, financially troubled Thai Airways was sent to bankruptcy court by its government.

CONNECTED AEROSPACE

sign
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U.S. Agencies Petition FCC Over Ligado License Order

May 29, 2020
U.S. federal agencies have formally petitioned the FCC to reconsider its order allowing Ligado Networks access to spectrum near GPS.

DEFENSE

fighter jet
article

Air-to-Air Missiles Gain Range, Sophistication To Counter New Threats

May 29, 2020
Air-to-air missiles once helped shape fighter aircraft, now they drive size of fleets as longer-ranges missiles hold foes at length.
fighter jet
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U.S. Air Force Expands Adversary Air Services To Include More EW

May 29, 2020
Six U.S. military bases are gearing up to receive adversary air services from industry with the possibility of a European expansion.
F-15QA
article

U.S. Air Force Moves Put 1,000 Engines Up For Grabs

May 28, 2020
New F-15EX and B-52 engine suppliers vie to compete for major orders.
aircraft
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U.S. Warns Russian Jets Risk Raising Libyan War To Regional Threat

May 28, 2020
The arrival of Russian fighters in Syria will bolster the capabilities of Libyan National Army forces and escalate an already tense Libyan civil war.
A319
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How U.S. Open Skies Exit Could Undermine Arms Control

May 28, 2020
The U.S. contends that Russia is not complying with the multinational arms control agreement and plans to withdraw within six months.
fighter jet on runway
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The Week In Defense, May 29-June 5, 2020

May 29, 2020
U.S. Navy’s training system search; Finland seeks export OK for fighters; an Army SHORAD slowdown; and satellite sensor design advances.

PROPULSION

eCaravan
article

MagniX And AeroTEC Electrify Workhorse Caravan

May 29, 2020
Cessna 208B Caravan converted to all-electric propulsion using the same system already powering an electric de Havilland Canada Beaver.

TECHNOLOGY

propulsion system model
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The Week In Technology, May 25-29, 2020

May 25, 2020
NASA’s electric plans; Xwing secures funds; GKN joins Eviation; eVTOL seats; X-59 challenges.

DEPARTMENTS

rocket launch
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Letters From Our Readers, June 1, 2020

May 29, 2020
Readers discuss rocket design, unfortunate acronyms and pandemic-era airline seating, and praise our COVID-19 coverage.
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New Positions, Promotions, Honors And Elections, June 1, 2020

May 29, 2020
Recent appointments, promotions and honors in the aviation and aerospace industry.
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Aerospace Calendar And Aviation Week Events, June 1, 2020

May 29, 2020
A roundup of upcoming conferences, exhibitions and summits.