TECHNOLOGY

Wind Tunnels Have Future In Digital Age, Europeans Say

Thierry Dubois | Aviation Week & Space Technology

Computational fluid dynamics is the relatively new kid on the development block, but the old standby wind tunnels still play a key role in testing.

OPINION

Why Etihad Airways Needs A Reset

Jens Flottau | Aviation Week & Space Technology

Etihad’s management is facing the consequences of a flawed business strategy that saw it throw good money after bad in an attempt to beat rival Emirates.

DEFENSE

U.S. Air Force Clears Lightweight Pilots To Fly F-35

Lara Seligman | Aerospace Daily & Defense Report

Nineteen months after the U.S. Air Force banned lightweight pilots from flying the F-35, the service is lifting the restriction.

SPACE

SpaceX Launches Inmarsat Global Xpress Satellite

Jen DiMascio | Aerospace Daily & Defense Report

The successful launch of the fourth satellite expands Inmarsat’s Ka-band high-speed internet network for remote locations.

SAFETY

UK Pilot Union Speaks Out On Laptop Ban Risk

Victoria Moores | Air Transport World

The British Airline Pilots’ Association, which represents UK flight crew, has warned that banning laptops in the cabin creates “catastrophic fire” potential.

MRO

How Aviation Can Learn From Healthcare In Diagnosing Problems

Glenn V. Reis | MRO Network

Imagine the cognitive capability that is used to diagnose and treat a human body being applied to other complex systems such as an aircraft.

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