February 27, 2006

February 27, 2006

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WORLD NEWS & ANALYSIS

Never Assume

By CRAIG COVAULT

WORLD NEWS & ANALYSIS

Batting 1.000

By KAZUKI SHIIBACHI

WORLD NEWS & ANALYSIS

Developing CEV

By CRAIG COVAULT

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WORLD NEWS & ANALYSIS

Never Assume

Wind tunnel tests are key to May shuttle launch options

By CRAIG COVAULT

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Batting 1.000

Astro-F, MTSAT-11 launches leave Japan three for three in 2006 space missions

By KAZUKI SHIIBACHI

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Developing CEV

Launch site would be assembly, integration hub under Lockheed Martin proposal

By CRAIG COVAULT

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Hot Bird Heats Up

Eutelsat expands growth forecast and new satellite purchase plans

By MICHAEL A. TAVERNA

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Chain Reaction

SES Global says growth prospects remain solid, despite lower than expected ’06 forecast

By MICHAEL A. TAVERNA

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COLD CALCULUS

Discontent among international partners mars U.S. plans for production agreements

By ROBERT WALL

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F-35 in Ground Tests

Fuel system, structural coupling checks to be followed by engine runs and taxi tests

By EDWARD H. PHILLIPS

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G-Hawk Goes Home

Combat veteran slips quietly into Australia, then on to the U.S. for final assignments

By DAVID A. FULGHUM

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Surge Protection

WASHINGTON Despite funding pressures on both aviation and shipbuilding, the U.S. Navy is committed to maintaining 10 aircraft carrier wings, according to Adm. Robert Willard, vice chief of naval operations. “We intend to hold to 10 air wings," Willard says, noting the recently completed 2006 Quadrennial Defense Review calls for reducing the number of carriers to 11 from 12, which he says is “adequate.

By JOHN M. DOYLE

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ASIAN AEROSPACE

No Holds Barred

Bolstered by billions, Dubai launches into MRO, leasing and airport operations

By JENS FLOTTAU

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