January 25, 2021

LEARNING LESSONS

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

Upward Path

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Norwegian's Short-Haul Shift Highlights Long-Haul LCC Limits

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LEARNING LESSONS

> 737 MAX IS BACK IN SERVICE > 777X PROGRAM ALREADY HAS BEEN AFFECTED > CHANGES TO CERTIFICATION AND TRAINING JUST BEGINNING

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COMMERCIAL AVIATION

Upward Path

> AIRLINE INDUSTRY IS ON COURSE TO TURN CASH-POSITIVE BY YEAR-END > AIRBUS PLANS TO RAISE SINGLE-AISLE OUTPUT

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COMMERCIAL AVIATION

Norwegian's Short-Haul Shift Highlights Long-Haul LCC Limits

> CARRIER TO FOCUS ON SHORT-HAUL OPERATIONS > LONG-HAUL LCC MODEL WAS CONTROVERSIAL EVEN PRE-PANDEMIC

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DEFENSE

TANKING UP

> KEY UPGRADES MARK 2021 AS TURNAROUND YEAR FOR KC-46A > USAF DEFINES REFRESHED RVS AHEAD OF SECOND-QUARTER REVIEW

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TECH TAKE

TECH TAKE

Head-Worn Vision for Supersonic Business Jet Head-up displays that project enhancedvision sensor images and allow pilots to land in reduced visibility are now standard equipment on high-end business jets, providing increased assurance that flights can be completed as planned.

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SPACE

NASA Chief Bridenstine Exits, Leaving Stability in His Wake

> SHOWTIME FOR THE SPACE LAUNCH SYSTEM > BOEING STARLINER GETS NEW LAUNCH DATE

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SPACE

VIRGIN TERRITORY

> LAUNCHERONE SUCCESS OPENS NEW SPACE-ACCESS GATEWAY > FIRST SUCCESSFUL PRIVATELY DEVELOPED AIR-LAUNCHED, LIQUID-FUELED ROCKET

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DEFENSE

INDIA'S NAVAL PIVOT

> NEW DELHI IS CONSIDERING THE PURCHASE OF A THIRD AIRCRAFT CARRIER > NAVY OFFICIALS ARE LEANING TOWARD WESTERN AIRCRAFT IN ORDER TO REMAIN INTEROPERABLE WITH ALLIES IN THE PACIFIC

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COMMERCIAL AVIATION

EASA Aims To Broaden Its Design Influence and Certification Role

> 737 MAX RECERTIFICATION TRIGGERS CHANGED ROLE > EUROPEAN REGULATOR TO EXPAND REVIEWS IN FUTURE BOEING PROGRAMS

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SPACE

EU Takes Charge of Its Space Industry's Future

> FUTURE LAUNCHERS WILL BE FURTHER INTEGRATED INTO EU STRATEGIC AUTONOMY PROJECT > NEW CONSTELLATION FOR SECURE CONNECTIVITY IS UNDER STUDY

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