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Aviation Week & Space Technology, November 30, 2020

VOL. 182 NO. 48 November 30, 2020

SPACE

Long March 5 rocket
article

Moon Mission Lays Groundwork For Chinese Manned Landing

Nov 26, 2020
In bringing back samples, Chang’e 5 will demonstrate technology that China will need for sending people to the Moon.
Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich spacecraft in orbit illustration
article

U.S.-European Satellite To Keep Watch On Rising Seas

Nov 27, 2020
Measurements of ocean heights provide real-time indication of Earth’s changing climate.
article

Strategy Will Shape UK’s Defense Space Outlook

Nov 23, 2020
Britain is stepping up space surveillance capabilities with a focus on attributing nefarious activity.

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

Korean Air and Asiana Airlines Airbus A380 aircraft
article

Korean Air-Asiana Merger Would Create Asia-Pacific Giant

Nov 24, 2020
The combined carrier will hold a dominant position in the South Korean market and could be among the top 10 largest globally.

MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND OVERHAUL

aircraft flight deck maintenance
article

Airline Strategies Are Forcing Aftermarket Flexibility

Nov 25, 2020
Goals of conserving cash and capitalizing on downtime trigger various approaches during pandemic’s demand crisis.

AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

Nav Canada controller monitoring airfield
article

ANSPs Adjust To Persevere In Pandemic

Nov 23, 2020
Air navigation service providers must maintain their networks and cannot easily furlough controllers during the COVID-19 crisis.

DEFENSE

CEO Daniel Robinson Red 6’s Berkut testbed cockpit
article

Pilot Takes On AI Adversary In Live-Flight Dogfight

Nov 25, 2020
A human pilot dogfighting against an AI-controlled adversary takes the step from virtual simulation to live flight.

TECHNOLOGY

ATS tow dolly concept
article

Startup Touts Towing System To Reduce Taxi Costs

Nov 24, 2020
Aircraft Towing Systems World Wide is building a prototype of its fuel-saving electric towing system.
Bye’s eFlyer 2
article

The Week In Technology, Nov. 23-27, 2020

Nov 23, 2020
Safran powers Bye; Aurora flow-controlled CRANE; Stratospheric turbulence test; UAM acceptance survey; AI in design; Supersonic nacelles

COLUMNS AND OPINION

Spirit AeroSystems's composite center fuselage section
article

Should Boeing Suppliers Shift Toward Airbus?

Nov 26, 2020
As aero suppliers struggle with the worst downturn ever and the market share shifts from Boeing to Airbus, should suppliers shift, too?
Willie Walsh, IATA's director general and CEO
article

Airlines Tap Outspoken, Tough Executive To Lead Industry Association

Nov 26, 2020
Willie Walsh is joining IATA with a clear agenda as its next director general.