May 23, 2011

May 23, 2011

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THE INSIDE TRACK

Fostering Innovation

By MICHAEL MECHAM

PROPULSION

NEO REBUTTAL

By GUY NORRIS

PROPULSION

Great Expectations

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THE INSIDE TRACK

Fostering Innovation

A&D is looking for projects to rally around, but it also must deliver affordable solutions quickly

By MICHAEL MECHAM

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PROPULSION

NEO REBUTTAL

Broader options for 737 upgrade planned as first improvements yield test results

By GUY NORRIS

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PROPULSION

Great Expectations

Fuel-burn recovery plan progresses as ETOPS testing approaches
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PROPULSION

Closing In

By GUY NORRIS

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PROPULSION

Big Thinking

Aircraft manufacturers and engine makers foresee larger aircraft in regionals’ future

By ANDREW COMPART,JENNIFER MICHELS

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DEFENSE

Testing Turnaround for JSF?

After flight-test turbulence in 2010, JSF officials see improvements this year

By AMY BUTLER

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DEFENSE

Recovery Road Map

Airbus Military charts A400M export strategy to recoup losses from myriad missteps

By ROBERT WALL

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DEFENSE

Early Warning

MADRID As Airbus Military looks to expand its product portfolio, it is preparing to flight test a C-295-based airborne early warning and control system (AWACS) following a self-funded technology assessment. Prototype testing is set to begin soon at Airbus Military’s Seville, Spain, facility.

By ROBERT WALL

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DEFENSE

The New Great Game

Anti-submarine warfare helicopters top many Asian countries’ procurement lists

By LEITHEN FRANCIS

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DEFENSE

Teamwork

Direct links between ground forces/unmanned aircraft will speed targeting and reduce errors

By GRAHAM WARWICK

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