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Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Though cut off from the Western supply chain, Iran has upgraded the Northrop fighters it purchased in 1979.

Benefits of the blended 747-8 and 767 production system are brought to bear on improving flexibility of both assembly lines.

Methane and liquid oxygen engine hits 60% of maximum thrust during 2-sec. debut.

Fifty years after the first flight, we look back at the decisions and forces that shaped the iconic Boeing 747, one of the most important designs in aviation history.

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If the A380 program is terminated, the real irony would be that an A350 deal ultimately led to the demise of the behemoth.

Readers discuss pros and cons of urban air mobility; reasons behind mechanic shortage; and likelihood of success for Boeing's new mid market airplane.

Qatar receives first Rafale; S-300s soon to be operational in Syria; India’s new Chinook, and a home for the MQ-25.

New Horizons surveys Ultima Thule, a twin-lobed body that formed in situ in the Kuiper Belt.

Europe’s Clean Sky research and technology project begins work on hybrid laminar flow control, focusing on production and operational issues.

The investment casting process is pivotal to aeroengine manufacturing, which is why it may soon become a vulnerability.

The HASC seapower and projection forces subcommittee chairman discusses his vision for the aerial refueling tanker fleet, mobility airlift and the B-21.

China’s growing seapower capabilities have fueled demand for modern maritime strike options.

Being in the black is always a good thing in business, and being in black programs is a favorite place for many defense primes. But sometimes there is a price to pay, like now.

Ahead of Aero India, Lockheed’s Vivek Lall discusses the merits of the company’s proposal to make F-16 fighters in India and sell MH-60 helicopters there.

Movement of officials between the CAAC and the industry that it oversees underlines the essentially governmental and party nature of the companies.

Fuzhou posts its subsidy offer for 2019, exemplifying the national habit of buying air connections.

Kuala Lumpur seeks information on FA-50, Tejas and JF-17. For surveillance, it will consider Sea Guardian, Wing Loong II and Anka.

Joby’s quiet S4; Fuel cell UAV, TriFan ready for flight; Bell flies APT70; Jaunt’s Carter eVTOL.

As HNA has struggled with debts, cities have upped investment in its airlines. Now Xian is also buying more of a turboprop operator.

Ticking policy boxes helps Chinese airlines on their way to starting operations. Three new ones will operate Comac regional jets.

Competition could also spark renaissance for single-engine IFR-capable helicopters for commercial use.