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Magazine Issue

Aviation Week & Space Technology, June 29, 2020

VOL. 182 NO. 26 June 29, 2020

SUPERSONICS

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Boom’s Supersonic XB-1 Demonstrator Plots Course For Overture

Jun 24, 2020
Development, assembly and test of XB-1 proving to be more than sum of its parts for Boom as a step toward follow-on supersonic transport.

FIRST TAKE

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First Take (June 29, 2020)

Jun 26, 2020
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

PROPULSION

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Europe Focuses On Hydrogen-Powered Aircraft

Jun 26, 2020
Fuel cells may be more suited to smaller commercial aircraft, while larger ones would retain turbine engines.

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

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New Research and Technologies Fuel Single-Pilot Operations Debate

Jun 22, 2020
Error and fear are part of human beings’ superior performance, says French safety expert.
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Safety Management Programs Coming To OEMs

Jun 23, 2020
The FAA will mandate safety management systems, getting ahead of a potential congressional mandate stemming from the 737 MAX fallout.
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Government Priorities Are China Eastern Priorities

Jun 24, 2020
The big state carrier has announced creation of two airlines this year. Both attend to Beijing’s needs.

SPACE

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Bridenstine Hands Reins Of Human Spaceflight Program To Lueders

Jun 25, 2020
Can the Commercial Crew chief work her magic for all of NASA’s human space initiatives?
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New Agreement Enables Use of U.S. Launchers From British Spaceports

Jun 23, 2020
The U.S-UK Technology Safeguards Agreement overcomes current regulations so that U.S.-developed launchers can operate from UK soil.
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Building A Spaceport ‘Network’

Jun 25, 2020
With 12 licensed commercial spaceports and counting, the FAA is planning a spaceport infrastructure funding program.

ROTORCRAFT

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Airbus Planning Fuel-Thrifty Ecureuil Successor

Jun 23, 2020
Airbus’ hybrid-electric technology and hydrogen power could pave the way for a greener replacement to its bestselling Ecureuil platform.

DEFENSE

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Testing and Development of the Su-57 Continues After 2019 Crash

Jun 26, 2020
Two factors caused the first pre-production aircraft accident just before the fighter was to be delivered to the Russian military.
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Germany First To Modernize Eurofighters With AESA Radar

Jun 22, 2020
An AESA radar has been in Eurofighter road map for more than a decade, but partner nations have been reluctant to make the investment.
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The Week In Defense, June 25-July 1, 2020

Jun 25, 2020
Will UK upgrade F-35s?; OPIR satellite payload progress; UK-Qatar fighter unit operational; and new CMV-22s deployed.

TECHNOLOGY

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The Week In Technology, June 22-26, 2020

Jun 22, 2020
Airbus lands autonomously; Cuberg’s better eVTOL battery; fuel from CO2; Swiss electric propulsion; and fuel-cell eVTOL.

FROM THE PRESIDENT

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Let’s Connect the Aviation and Aerospace Community

Jun 24, 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues along its devastating path, the aviation and aerospace community is doing everything possible to keep each other…

COLUMNS AND OPINION

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Opinion: Airline Industry Response To COVID-19 Is Inadequate

Jun 24, 2020
Early evidence suggests many passengers are not disciplined in following new rules and airlines are not enforcing guidelines enough.

DEPARTMENTS

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Letters From Our Readers, June 29, 2020

Jun 25, 2020
Readers write about Arsenal Planes, the K-Max heavy-lift helicopter, rocket design and teaching basic aerodynamics.
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New Positions, Promotions, Honors And Elections, June 29, 2020

Jun 25, 2020
Heidi R. Wood has been named interim group president of CAE Defense and Security. She takes over from recently appointed Todd Probert, who is…
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Aerospace Calendar And Aviation Week Events, June 29, 2020

Jun 25, 2020
A roundup of upcoming conferences, exhibitions and summits.