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Aviation Week & Space Technology, July 27, 2020

VOL. 182 NO. 30 July 27, 2020
Aviation Week & Space Technology, July 27, 2020

FLIGHT PATHS FORWARD

parked aircraft
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Boeing’s Long Road To Recovery

Jul 21, 2020
A year may seem like a long time in politics, but for Boeing, two years in aerospace must seem an eternity.
jets
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Retooled Boeing Defense And Space Bets On Business Change

Jul 21, 2020
A 2017 call to embrace a new, digital-based tack to design and production is guiding Boeing’s path to future defense and space contracts.
Airbus A350 production line
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Airframers Struggle To Define Sustainable Production Levels

Jul 22, 2020
Airframers strive for a balance between the maximum the market will accept and the minimum the supply chain and employees will endure.
U.S. Air Force F-35A
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Lengthy F-35 Upgrade List To Transform Strike Fighter’s Future Role

Jul 20, 2020
Leaps in computing power, sensors and weapons will benefit the F-35 in the next eight years—if Lockheed can keep modernization on track.
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Rising Pressures Cloud Optimistic F-35 Sales Outlook

Jul 21, 2020
Lockheed still boasts commitments from 13 countries to buy nearly 3,220 jets, with deliveries projected out to 2046.
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F-35 Propulsion Upgrade Moves Forward Despite Uncertainty

Jul 21, 2020
Stabilizing the production system and securing a funded, long-term upgrade plan are now the main objectives for the F-35’s propulsion system.

FIRST TAKE

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First Take (July 27, 2020)

Jul 24, 2020
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

INTERVIEW

Boeing CEO David Calhoun
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CEO Interview: David Calhoun’s Mission To Fix Boeing

Jul 20, 2020
He prioritizes new airplanes over aftermarket business and looks ahead to the company’s next airplane.

DEFENSE

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U.S. Army Upgrades Vision For Future Vertical Lift Programs

Jul 24, 2020
With memories of failed acquisition attempts still fresh, US Army leaders are defining a new approach to deliver FLRAA and FARA programs
Skydio X2D
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Is There Another Contender For Drone Dominance?

Jul 21, 2020
U.S. manufacturer Skydio eyes commercial and military customers, claiming its autonomy technology is unrivaled.
Tempest
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Trilateral Tempest Expands Industrial Base

Jul 23, 2020
Britain’s plan for its Tempest has triggered UK investments by Saab and a new wave of industrial agreements with industry.
F/A-18E Super Hornet
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How One Component Improved U.S. Navy F/A-18 Fleet Readiness

Jul 22, 2020
Over 20 years, demand on the F/A-18 and EA-18G electrical power generation system led to low readiness levels for the entire fleet.
Lockheed Martin F-35
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The Week In Defense, July 22-29, 2020

Jul 22, 2020
U.S. “repositions” Turkish F-35s; Airbus wins UK Skynet contract; Germany’s new Sigint aircraft; and Northrop delivers GEM 63 boosters.

SPACE

Starlink
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Pandemic Tests Small Satellite Industry’s Resilience And Resourcefulness

Jul 23, 2020
Economic and workforce upheavals are testing the mettle of the small satellite industry.
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Rocket Lab Electron Falters On 13th Flight

Jul 21, 2020
Early second-stage shutdown dooms ride-share mission.

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

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Boeing 737 MAX Training Updates Prompt Memory-Item Discussion

Jul 24, 2020
Lack of consensus has led to varied approaches.
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COVID-19 Poses Major Threat For AirAsia Offshoots

Jul 23, 2020
While AirAsia’s Malaysia and Thai units will likely be OK, its offshore franchises and AirAsia X are under much more survival pressure.

PROPULSION

Rolls-Royce UltraFan engine
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Test Progress Keeps UltraFan Demo On Track To Run In 2021

Jul 20, 2020
Rolls-Royce weathers COVID-19 supplier impacts to bring components together for first next-gen engine.
Rolls-Royce Testbed 80
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Rolls-Royce Completes Testbed 80

Jul 20, 2020
Company’s largest indoor engine test facility is a key part of the UltraFan development.
aircraft engine on assembly line
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Could Rolls-Royce And Pratt Join Forces Again?

Jul 23, 2020
Rolls’ need to fund UltraFan development drives speculation about renewed cooperation.

MISSILE DEFENSE

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Arrow 4 Development Progresses As Iranian Missile Threat Evolves

Jul 21, 2020
Israel’s Upper Tier Layer appeared to reach fruition with Arrow 3 deployment, but the program is continuing to advance.

TECHNOLOGY

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The Week In Technology, July 20-24, 2020

Jul 21, 2020
UK electric regional; supersonic opposition; EHang flies tourists; Indra tests Targus OPV; ANA’s delivery drone; and eVTOL down under.

DEPARTMENTS

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Letters From Our Readers (July 27, 2020)

Jul 24, 2020
Readers write about hydrogen-fueled aircraft, Trump’s flip-flopping and arsenal plane candidates.
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New Positions, Promotions, Honors And Elections, July 27, 2020

Jul 24, 2020
Recent appointments, promotions and honors in the aviation and aerospace industry.
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Aerospace Calendar And Aviation Week Events, July 27, 2020

Jul 24, 2020
A roundup of upcoming conferences, exhibitions and summits.