SpaceX faces ‘cliff’ of work to human-rate Falcon 9
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SpaceX Faces ‘Cliff’ Of Work To Human-rate Falcon 9

Boeing will use the tried-and-true Atlas V to launch its commercial crew vehicle, but SpaceX has some hurdles getting its Falcon 9 human-rated.

DEFENSE

Bell V-280 Tiltrotor Being Prepared For Ground Testing

Bell is preparing its prototype V-280 Valor next-generation tiltrotor for ground-vibration testing as it pushes to achieve first flight by September of this year.

 

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EDITORIAL

Why Aerospace Is Worried About Trump And Free Trade

It is easy to identify victims of free trade agreements, but much harder to show there have been more winners.

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

Irish Remote Tower: Two Airports With One Controller

The Irish Aviation Authority has successfully completed operational trials showing that one air traffic controller can simultaneously handle traffic at two low-capacity airports, using remote tower technologies.

 

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Set Sail with SAP for A&D Innovation Days

Discover the customer success stories, technology, and partners behind Live Business. Join us March 6–8, 2017, aboard the 222-foot yacht Inspiration Hornblower in San Diego, CA, at the fourth SAP Aerospace & Defense Innovation Days.

 

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