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Aviation Week & Space Technology, March 19, 2018

March 19, 2018 Volume 180 issue 11

Vertical Flight

Mar 16, 2018
Article
Aviation Week & Space Technology

New Zealand Welcomes Flight Tests of Kitty Hawk’s eVTOL Air Taxi  

Owned by Google co-founder Larry Page, Kitty Hawk has taken a leading position in the emerging eVTOLl air taxi market by flying full-scale prototypes. Photo: Kitty Hawk...More
Mar 15, 2018
Article
Aviation Week & Space Technology

Tail Rotor Electrification Could Pave Way For Rotary-Wing Hybridization  

Helicopter manufacturers believe tail-rotor-electrification technology is better used on new-build models....More

Propulsion

Mar 15, 2018
Article
Aviation Week & Space Technology

Leap Engine Deliveries To Airbus Still Challenging   2

Safran and its suppliers are struggling to cope with Leap engine delivery delays, especially since a steep production ramp-up is looming....More

Unmanned Aircraft

Mar 14, 2018
Article
Aviation Week & Space Technology

FAA: Remote ID Critical To Integrating Drones Into National Airspace   1

The FAA is close to releasing proposed rulemaking for remote identification and tracking of unmanned aircraft as a crucial next step in airspace integration....More

Space

Mar 15, 2018
Article
Aviation Week & Space Technology

FCC Probing Unauthorized Launch Of Nanosats  

Swarm Technologies’ four prototypes flew aboard an Indian rocket in January. The FAA says they are too small to be detected by the Space Surveillance Network....More
Mar 12, 2018
Article
Aviation Week & Space Technology

China’s Rapid-Response Rocket Prominent In 2018 Program  

China plans 36 flights by Casc’s various Long March space launchers this year. Long March 11 looks mature, but others have slipped....More
Mar 12, 2018
Article
Aviation Week & Space Technology

Chinese Working On Giant Engine For Long March 9   19

Preparing for authorization for manned Moon missions, the Chinese space industry is working on three engines and has built a test airframe structure....More

Fast Five

Mar 12, 2018
Interview
Aviation Week & Space Technology

Five Questions For Arianespace CEO Stephane Israel   19

Arianespace’s CEO discusses the recent Ariane 5 mishap, Ariane 6 development and chances of reusability becoming a viable alternative....More

Low-Cost Carriers

Mar 12, 2018
Article
Aviation Week & Space Technology

Low-fare Carriers Conquer Argentina’s Air Transport Market   1

President Macri’s economic policies are creating opportunities for new carriers, especially low-cost alternatives, in a nation still using long bus routes....More

Commercial Aviation

Mar 13, 2018
Article
Aviation Week & Space Technology

Boeing Begins 777 EcoDemonstrator Flight Tests   14

Advanced turbulence detection, collision avoidance and precision landing systems among 35 technologies to be tested in fifth Boeing EcoDemonstrator program....More
Mar 13, 2018
Article
Aviation Week & Space Technology

Brexit Progress Still Leaves Questions For Airlines  

Airlines are sounding more optimistic about what will happen after Britain leaves the EU in March 2019, but much uncertainty still remains....More
Mar 14, 2018
Article
Aviation Week & Space Technology

Fleet Simplified, Aeromexico Eyes Delta Joint-Venture Opportunities  

The decision to move to branded fares is one indication that Aeromexico is learning a lot from its joint relationship with Delta Air Lines....More
Mar 16, 2018
Article
Aviation Week & Space Technology

Strong Cargo Demand Puts Atlas Air In Growth Mode   6

The freighter market is now in a boom cycle and, thanks to e-commerce, it seems likely to continue, judging from Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings’ experience....More

Defense

Mar 13, 2018
Article
Aviation Week & Space Technology

Momentum Builds For U.S. Air Force Light Attack Buy   5

Support for a low-cost, light attack aircraft to fight terrorists is the strongest it has ever been....More
Mar 16, 2018
Article
Aviation Week & Space Technology

India To Continue Light Trainer Purchases  

A recent fatal accident is not likely to stop a follow-on order for up to 100 aircraft....More
Mar 16, 2018
Article
Aviation Week & Space Technology

Saudi-UK Agreement Gives Eurofighter A Boost   1

Typhoons could be assembled in Saudi Arabia as Riyadh diversifies away from oil....More
Mar 15, 2018
Article
Aviation Week & Space Technology

The Week In Defense, March 15-22, 2018  

Russia confirms ICBM silo ejection test; the new, new Indian-fighter contest; Qatar signs NH90 deal; and the Philippines new UAV....More

Technology

Mar 15, 2018
Article
Aviation Week & Space Technology

DARPA Software Lets Manned/Unmanned Teams Fight Despite Jamming  

BAE Systems is developing software to enable teams of manned and unmanned aircraft to share a common mission picture and exchange vital information despite jamming....More
Mar 12, 2018
Article
Aviation Week & Space Technology

The Week in Technology, March 12-16, 2018  

Adaptive flight control progresses, Audi joins eVTOL study, Swiss team advances electric propulsion, Marines test resupply hive, and Ford researches UAS....More

Up Front

Mar 12, 2018
Commentary
Aviation Week & Space Technology

Opinion: British Aerospace And Defense Is In Shambles   67

The process of exiting the EU is destabilizing the struggling industry and exacerbating budgetary uncertainties....More

Inside Business Aviation

Mar 15, 2018
Commentary
Aviation Week & Space Technology

Whole-Aircraft-Parachute-System Maker Eyes EVTOL Sector  

BRS is promoting its whole-aircraft parachute system to the autonomous UAV market....More

The Launchpad

Mar 14, 2018
Commentary
Aviation Week & Space Technology

Crush Of Cubesats Prompts Rethink Of Planetary Protection Protocols   7

Among the first test-cases for the revamped office are a pair of cubesats that will accompany the upcoming InSight mission to Mars....More

Viewpoint

Mar 16, 2018
Commentary
Aviation Week & Space Technology

Opinion: How To Win At Mergers And Acquisitions  

M&As that consider a company’s core business model are most successful....More
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