May 7, 2013

May 7, 2013

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PROPULSION

China’s Power Play

By Bradley Perrett

PROPULSION

French Factor

By Guy Norris

DEFENSE

Falling Flat

By Amy Svitak

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PROPULSION

China’s Power Play

More new engines emerging from country’s development program

By Bradley Perrett

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PROPULSION

French Factor

Snecma-led study weighs feasibility of large civil turboprops

By Guy Norris

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DEFENSE

Falling Flat

French defense strategy freezes spending, cuts staffing

By Amy Svitak

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DEFENSE

Tanked Up

With deliveries in full swing, AirTanker considers how to make money with a peacetime fleet

By Tony Osborne

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DEFENSE

Clashing Calculations

Cost per flying hour proves a thorny subject for F-35 overseers

By Amy Butler

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DEFENSE

New Thai Tiger

Indigenous data link looms large in Thai air force’s procurement plans

By Leithen Francis

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SPACE

Supersonic Step

Rocket-boosted transonic flight launches final test phase for reusable suborbital transport

By Guy Norris

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SPACE

Et TU, Tokyo?

Japanese space programs face strict new reality

By Paul Kallender-Umezu

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AEROSPACE BUSINESS

Seeking License

The White House scores an export reform victory, but greater changes languish

By Michael Bruno

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Regional Reviews

Carriers weigh in-house vs. outsourced maintenance

By Carole Shifrin

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