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Aviation Week & Space Technology, August 19, 2019

VOL. 181 NO. 33 August 19, 2019

Boeing 737 MAX Report

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The MAX Saga, One Question At A Time

Aug 15, 2019
Changes are already evident in how regulators will scrutinize aircraft certification.

First Take

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First Take (Aug. 19, 2019)

Aug 16, 2019
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Electric Propulsion

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All-electric Propulsion Shapes Startup Eviation’s Regional Aircraft

Aug 16, 2019
Design from the ground up around battery-electric propulsion drove the unconventional appearance of Eviation’s Alice.
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Researchers Advance High Power-density Superconducting Propulsion

Aug 16, 2019
Design teams refine technology for high-power electric motors and generators that can be competitive with gas turbines.

Propulsion

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Scramjet Thrust Milestone Achieved In USAF Tests

Aug 16, 2019
With much hypersonic defense work focused on boosted glide vehicles, a U.S. Air Force scramjet test shows air-breathing technology is quickly closing the gap.
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Precooler Technology Could Bring Advantages To Fighter Engines

Aug 12, 2019
Precooler-equipped jet engines could achieve higher performance and be less dependent on costly exotic materials.

Maks Air Show Preview

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Russia’s Aircraft Industry In Crisis

Aug 16, 2019
On the eve of International Aviation and Space Salon MAKS 2019, the Russian aircraft industry is looking for ways to boost production, including exports.
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Inside Russia’s Modernized Mi-28NM

Aug 13, 2019
After 10 years, Russia has purchased 98 upgraded Mi-28NM helicopters.

Embraer at 50

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A Bittersweet Anniversary As Embraer Turns 50

Aug 16, 2019
50 years after its founding, and in spite of many successes, Embraer is about to enter a new era, giving up control of its commercial jets to Boeing.

Commercial Aviation

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Boeing Delays 777-8 Development Work

Aug 16, 2019
Slow market uptake and stretched resources are factors behind Boeing’s decision to halt 777-8 work for now.
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Facing A321neo Production Hurdles, Airbus Adds Final Assembly Capacity

Aug 13, 2019
When Airbus launched the A320neo line, it was hoping to continue the success for some years. But volume and added complexity has had production consequences.
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Industry NextGen Committee Recommends Avionics ‘Minimum Capabilities’

Aug 12, 2019
The NextGen Advisory Committee has defined core capabilities for future airliner models.
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Qantas Eyes Further Orders After Long-Haul Decision

Aug 15, 2019
Qantas aims to finalize its ultra-long-haul order, then address other widebody and narrowbody fleet needs next year, says CEO Alan Joyce.

Space

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NASA Tests SLS Block 1 Cargo For Jupiter Moon Mission

Aug 16, 2019
New techniques reduce risk for SLS as NASA steps up test campaign for Europa Clipper cargo version.

Defense

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A Multipronged Plan Takes Shape For Typhoon Capability Expansion

Aug 14, 2019
Eurofighters are benefiting from upgrades provided through national, multinational and industrial approaches.
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New South Korean, North Korean Ballistic Missiles Emerge

Aug 15, 2019
The two Koreas are both making strides in ballistic missile technology. The latest North Korean weapon looks similar to, but larger than, South Korea’s KTSSM.

Technology

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Startup Sees Fuel Cell Future For Regional Aviation

Aug 14, 2019
Startup already flying modified Piper Malibu on test flights in California.
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The Week In Technology, Aug. 12-18, 2019

Aug 12, 2019
NEXA forecasts UAM; JAXA’s silent supersonics plan; Europe’s box-wing airliner; Japanese eVTOL flies; XTI advances TriFan; AI-enabled autopilot

Going Concerns

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Identifying Potential Hypersonics Winners And Losers

Aug 13, 2019
Cowen & Co. analysts think offensive hypersonics alone could be $1.5-3 billion a year by the mid-2020s.

Airline Intel

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Opinion: Aviation Has Not Done Well Defending Its Environmental Stance

Aug 14, 2019
European airlines are likely to face more environmental taxes soon. They are partly to blame themselves that it has come so far.

Inside Business Aviation

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The Skytypers: Delivering Aerial Messages For More Than 70 Years

Aug 14, 2019
In the mid-1940s, a skywriter by the name of Andy Stinis wanted to get aerial messages out more efficiently.

Viewpoint

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Opinion: Is Urban Air Mobility A Recipe for Financial Carnage?

Aug 14, 2019
Billions of dollars are needed to make conceptual aircraft a reality. This raises the question of whether the market will justify this massive investment.
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Opinion: eVTOL’s Impact Over Next Decade Won’t Meet Some Predictions

Aug 16, 2019
Initially eVTOL will focus on niche markets and retain pilots.

Feedback

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Letters From Our Readers (Aug. 19, 2019)

Aug 16, 2019
Readers discuss NASA’s Space Launch System, and explore the relationship between climate change, space exploration and American unity.

Who's Where

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New Positions, Promotions, Honors And Elections (Aug. 19, 2019)

Aug 16, 2019
Recent appointments, promotions and honors in the aviation and aerospace industry.

Aerospace Calendar

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Aerospace Calendar And Aviation Week Events (Aug. 19, 2019)

Aug 16, 2019
Upcoming aviation and aerospace industry events and Aviation Week Network events.