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Magazine Issue

Aviation Week & Space Technology, November 23, 2020

VOL. 182 NO. 47 November 23, 2020

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

Boeing 737 Max
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After FAA’s 737 MAX Approval, Many Questions Remain

Nov 20, 2020
Other regulators are expected to follow the FAA’s lead but will mandate additional steps.
Air France, Boeing aircraft
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Will Airbus-Boeing WTO Battle Continue Under New U.S. President?

Nov 19, 2020
“These are very long-running issues; the Boeing-Airbus one has been running literally decades,” says one consultant.
Norwegian Air Shuttle aircraft in flight
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Will COVID-19 Mark The End For Norwegian Air Shuttle?

Nov 17, 2020
After a roller-coaster of a few years, can long-haul LCC Norwegian Air Shuttle carry on without more government support?

FIRST TAKE

MC-21 prototype
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First Take, Nov. 23, 2020

Nov 20, 2020
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

CARGO

United Airlines cargo crew
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North American Airlines Continue To Stake Cargo Market Claims

Nov 18, 2020
Airlines continue to see their freight revenue grow and are moving to seize on opportunities they have identified in the cargo business.

DEFENSE

Joe Biden
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What To Expect From Biden’s Pentagon

Nov 20, 2020
From nuclear security to acquisition policy and global alliances, these are the issues President-elect Joe Biden will face.
National Defense Space Architecture for satellites
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U.S. SDA Space Sensor Layers Hit First Legal, Budgetary Obstacles

Nov 17, 2020
The Space Development Agency faces new obstacles to deploying new satellite constellations on time.
U.S. Navy E-6B
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Airborne Launch System For GBSD Enters Development

Nov 18, 2020
Collins has started developing the critical communications suite for possible replacement fleet for airborne nuclear command-and-control.
Lockheed Martin F-35s
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The Week In Defense, Nov. 20-26, 2020

Nov 20, 2020
Will Greece buy the F-35?; Missile defense milestone; U.S. Navy considers new trainer; and Raytheon employee disciplined.

INTERVIEW

ULA CEO Tory Bruno
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ULA Remakes Itself For New Space Era

Nov 18, 2020
Transformation of heritage aerospace contractor shows old dogs can learn new tricks.

SPACE

SpaceX Crew-1 astronauts
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SpaceX Station Crew Launch Has U.S. Back In Human Spaceflight Business

Nov 19, 2020
SpaceX becomes first company to win U.S. government certification of human spaceflight system.

URBAN AIR MOBILITY

eVTOL air taxi
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EmbraerX Spinoff Eve Becomes Newest UAM Startup

Nov 16, 2020
Embraer spins off an independent company to accelerate its entry into urban air transportation.

TECHNOLOGY

Lake Nona vertiport
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The Week In Technology, Nov. 16-20, 2020

Nov 16, 2020
Lilium picks Orlando; UK’s future of flight; multiaircraft autonomy; GoFly adapts to COVID; VerdeGo tests hybrid; Sony plans drones.

COLUMNS AND OPINION

aerial view of the Pentagon
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Opinion: Why U.S. Defense Stocks Are Lagging The Market

Nov 17, 2020
The opportunity for other areas of the economy to grow are more numerous as the world emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic.
airport
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Vaccine Arrival, Testing Could Be Keys For Airline Survival

Nov 18, 2020
It is still unclear whether many airlines have the liquidity reserves and financing in place to survive the next year and emerge from the COVID-19 crisis.
UAM vehicle concept
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Opinion: What The COVID-Catalyzed Digital Transformation Has Taught Us

Nov 16, 2020
Urban air mobility is a case study in the benefits of digital design.

DEPARTMENTS

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Letters From Our Readers, Nov. 23, 2020

Nov 20, 2020
Readers write about low-yield nuclear weapons, NASA crewed space programs, air combat mission algorithms and artificial intelligence.
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New Positions, Promotions, Honors And Elections, Nov. 23, 2020

Nov 20, 2020
Recent appointments, promotions and honors in the aviation and aerospace industry.
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Aerospace Calendar And Aviation Week Events, Nov. 23, 2020

Nov 20, 2020
A roundup of upcoming conferences, exhibitions and summits.