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Guy Norris

If the tests, which begin in 2021, are successful, they could mark the dawn of a third age of military engine development, providing a new lease on life to the gas turbine in the way that the turbojet, and later the turbofan, revolutionized aviation over the past seven decades.
 
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Jerad Hayes

The key is the right combination of cost, capability, autonomy and flexibility.
 
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One of the most pressing areas concerning aviation safety right now is regarding aircraft refuelling systems and the elimination of filters that use superabsorbent polymer (SAP) material.
 
Patrick Veillette, Ph.D.

Researchers find lack of large flakes may give crews false sense of security in snowy takeoffs.
 
 
Sean Broderick

Boeing confirmed that it uncovered a manufacturing problem with 787 vertical fins—the fourth production-quality issue linked to the widebody twinjet program in recent weeks.
 
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Strategies for a 21st century workplace were blown apart by the arrival of COVID-19, forcing the aerospace and defense industry to pivot to a work environment reliant on connectivity, fewer workers and accelerated automation and virtual teaming. Now companies must figure out how to cut costs without inflicting long-term damage on workforces that will be vital to their success when better times return.

PwC Partner John Reing joins Aviation Week’s Michael Bruno and Carole Hedden for a discussion on how COVID has changed workforce strategies and how the aerospace industry is faring on diversity.

 
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Graham Warwick

Russia develops hybrid; Aerion tunnel tests; German air mobility; UK copter startup; Offshore drone delivery; Amazon, Walmart and drones.
 
Sean Broderick

Thousands of workers have taken voluntary buyouts, but thousands more face layoffs and furloughs come Oct. 1.
 
 
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This pandemic will bring unprecedented change to commercial aerospace. As the market rebuilds itself, new product road maps, technologies, supply chain strategies, and aftermarket services will be rolled out. Join us at SpeedNews' 21st Annual Commercial Aviation Industry Suppliers Conference - Europe where we will spotlight these changes, opportunities and challenges for stakeholders.
 
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