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OPINION

United’s Giant Misstep

Technically, as CEO Oscar Munoz noted in a memo to staff, airline protocol was followed. But United must learn that even if procedures are deemed acceptable, common sense must be applied.

DEFENSE

Lockheed’s Skunk Works Demos Autonomy For Unmanned Loyal Wingman

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works has demonstrated autonomy for unmanned combat aircraft in a manned/unmanned teaming experiment supporting the U.S. AFRL's Loyal Wingman program.

 

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SPACE

Scientists May Have Solved Mystery Of Ceres’ Atmosphere

There may be an explanation for the thin atmosphere that seems to come and go from Ceres, the largest of the Solar System’s main belt asteroids.

BUSINESS AVIATION

New Concepts In Charter As Operators Embrace Shared Economy

These are disruptive times. Nothing is immune to the new economy, and the vanguard for general aviation change may reside in the charter segment as FAR 135 operators embrace the “shared economy” movement.

 

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FROM THE ARCHIVES

On This Day: First Man In Space

On April 12, 1961, Soviet Air Force Maj. Yuri Gagarin became the first man to orbit through space. “No American can help feeling a twinge of regret,” wrote Aviation Week’s editor Robert Hotz. Read the coverage in our archive.

ABACE

A Tale Of Two Markets For Textron Aviation

Textron Aviation’s rugged turboprop Cessna Caravans are in strong demand in China. But while there is a lot of interest in Cessna’s business jets, orders have been elusive and this year will also be soft.

 

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