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Exploring the concept of an “X Prime” program
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Civil, military and space
 
Graham Warwick

X Prime programs would fill the gap between experimental X-planes and Y-plane prototypes.
 
Steve Trimble

The U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigations is reviewing the circumstances of a Boeing C-17 take-off in Afghanistan that resulted in several deaths of civilians who rushed the aircraft.
 
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Blue Origin sues NASA over SpaceX HLS contract award, Pentagon shops for AI computing system for MQ-9 smart sensor, Microsoft and SES team up on O3b constellation and more. A roundup of aerospace, space and defense news.
 
Sean Broderick

Boeing’s struggles handing over 787s during much of the COVID-19-induced long-haul traffic collapse may have an unintended upside—a forced pause in deliveries during a temporary stretch of low demand when many customers do not want the aircraft.
 
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Tiodize T8E-H 1400° F Anti-Seize Grease replaces graphite petroleum grease on the new Gen-X and 9X Jet Engines. T8E-H is an aid for the installation and removal of threaded fasteners which are exposed to temperatures to 1400° F for long periods of time.
 
 
 
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Adrian Schofield

Latest outbreaks cause carriers to cut flights and furlough employees due to lockdowns and travel restrictions.
 
 
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