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The answer is likely yes, but not for the obvious reasons.

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A question for U.S. leaders: Is it worth taking Boeing up on its bailout bid? The answer is likely yes, but not for the obvious reasons.
 
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Amid signs that Boeing is hoping to resume production of the 737 MAX in May the company says flight tests of the three current versions of the model, the -7, -8 and -9, are continuing despite the general shutdown of its Puget Sound facilities because of the coronavirus.
 
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Bell, Sikorsky secure FARA agreement, F-35 full-rate production updates, COVID-19 bill and funds for defense, expanding drone delivery services, enabling advance air mobility and more. A  roundup of aerospace, space and defense news.
 
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U.S. startup develops a fly-by-wire flight automation system to be retrofitted across a wide range of light aircraft and helicopters.
 
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The virus that causes COVID-19 has disrupted operations at U.S. airport towers, approach control facilities and en route centers.
 
 
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