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Matthew Ziemkiewicz, Gail Dunham

Despite unprecedented economic constraints, improving the safety of commercial aircraft must remain the highest priority.
 
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Obsolescence concerns driving UK Chinook procurement plans, first upgraded Greek F-16V flies, U.S. commits to supporting first UK carrier strike deployment, safety panel calls on NASA to reassess risk management and more. A roundup of aerospace, space and defense news.
 
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At the same time U.S. President Joe Biden took office, the Defense Department’s succession plan went into effect, meaning the new administration has appointed placeholders for top roles as the Senate confirmation process continues.
 
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Hydrogen is emerging as one of the paths forward for aviation to become more environmentally sustainable. But the implementation challenges are substantial and many technology options still have to be explored.

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Molly McMillin

Ask the editors: Despite the pandemic-related travel dip, demand for speed continues to propel development of supersonic business jets.
 
 
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Sean Broderick

Changes still to come for the Boeing 737 family as part of post-accident evaluations.
 
Steve Trimble

The tactical aircraft portfolio review pits F-16s, F-15s, attritable aircraft and a sixth-generation fighter against the F-35A for new orders.
 
Jen DiMascio

Austin would review Germany troop withdrawal; Greece’s new F-16s; CH-47F safety concerns and inside Japanese missile upgrade plan.
 
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