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Modified X-47B Breaks Cover As Testbed For MQ-25 Bid

Northrop Grumman is using an X-47B unmanned air vehicle as a flying testbed for air refueling systems in support of its proposal for the U.S. Navy’s upcoming MQ-25A Stingray unmanned aerial refueling tanker contest.

PODCAST

Pilotless Airliner—How Realistic? How Soon?

Will large aircraft ever fly with no pilot on board? It is inevitable, our panel says. But what about passenger acceptance?

 

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In our series of special podcasts, Aviation Week editors discuss the business of aerospace and defense with John Schmidt, managing director and global A&D lead at Accenture. Click here to Listen Now

 

MRO

Digitalization Ecosystem Seen Addressing Workforce Shortage

Siemens aims to innovate manufacturing processes and entice a new talent pool using digital technologies.

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

Sully Video Blog – Reader Comments & Follow Up

Not surprisingly, Karen Walker's latest blog on “Sully” Sullenberger’s AAAA videos campaigning against US ATM reform ignited astrong response from readers. 

 

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