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Magazine Issue

Aviation Week & Space Technology, June 8, 2020

VOL. 182 NO. 23 June 08, 2020
Credit: Silver Air

Business Aviation

private pilot on tarmac wearing mask and gloves
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Flight Paths Forward: The Future Of Business And General Aviation

Jun 05, 2020
Aviation Week analysis suggests recovery may be faster and stronger than after the last world crisis.

DEFENSE

palletized munitions exiting aircraft
article

U.S. Air Force 'Arsenal Plane' Revival Sparks Intense Debate

Jun 02, 2020
New experiments show the concept works, but is the "Arsenal Plane" the answer to the Air Force's capacity problem?
missile integration
article

Technology Boosts Western Air-to-Air Missile Supremacy

Jun 02, 2020
Technology is rapidly shaping new generations of Western air-to-air missiles, as the need to outrange adversary weapons grows.
air-to-air missile
article

Beijing Taking Air-To-Air Missile Lead From Russia

Jun 03, 2020
China is reaping rewards from investment in air-to-air missiles, exports are beginning to follow.
radar array in the Outback
article

Australian Radar Performance Expected To Leap After Jindalee Upgrade

Jun 04, 2020
The radars will be able to surveil more patches of sky and surface at a time. The program also addresses parts obsolescence.
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.

Commercial Aviation

aircraft in flight
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United Airlines Eyes International Demand Uptick

Jun 02, 2020
The carrier is steadily resuming services to key international markets.
flight arrival
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Alitalia Has Its Work Cut Out For Post COVID-19 Relaunch

Jun 03, 2020
Newly nationalized Alitalia will have to navigate an even tougher air transport landscape than before the coronavirus crisis.
aircraft on runway
article

Emirates Sees Major Benefits In Tying Up With Big U.S. Airline

Jun 05, 2020
The biggest of the three Gulf carriers is open to new bilateral partnerships.

AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

aircraft cockpit controls
article

Europe’s GPS Augmentation System Aims At Category II Approaches

Jun 04, 2020
European Commission to improve EGNOS performance in approach and targets use of Galileo for air navigation.

SUPPLY CHAIN

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Supply Chain Due for Overhaul After COVID-19, One Way or Another

May 29, 2020
Suppliers have more questions than answers as already announced production cuts must become reality, and even more could be revealed.

TECHNOLOGY

variable-speed proprotor
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The Week In Technology, June 1-5, 2020

Jun 01, 2020
Karem tests OSTR rotor; Danes want electrofuels; DARPA/ONR try again on VTOL; active flow control; Scotland tests drone delivery.

ASK THE EDITORS

sustainable aviation fuel
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How Can Sustainable Aviation Fuel Be Kept Sustainable?

Jun 04, 2020
Ask the Editors: A key factor is to create biofuel primarily from waste streams rather than purpose-grown plants.

COLUMNS AND OPINION

jetliner production
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Opinion: Why COVID-19 Should Have Aircraft Suppliers Very Worried

Jun 05, 2020
Lurking beneath the surface are enormous supply chain risks that extend well beyond supplier viability and attrition.
Chinese airplane takeoff
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Is U.S. A&D Sector At Risk Of Chinese Investors Flooding In?

Jun 04, 2020
The U.S. is girding to ward off China’s influence on western A&D after COVID-19. But unanswered questions make it a long, hard slog.
aircraft reconnaissance mission
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Opinion: Why The U.S. Should Exit Open Skies Treaty

Jun 05, 2020
The Trump administration’s decision comes after months of careful review and consultation.
aircraft reconnaissance missions
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Opinion: Do Not Give Up Open Skies Leadership

Jun 05, 2020
Using aircraft under the Open Skies Treaty can make Russia’s military movements difficult to hide or fake.