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DEFENSE

USAF Reaching For Stealthy Surveillance Drones

The U.S. Air Force wants a long-range, stealthy unmanned surveillance aircraft to go places the Lockheed Martin U-2S and Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawk can't.

PODCAST

Podcast: Canada’s F-18 Surprise and the Outlook for Fighter Sales

From the Middle East, to India, Canada and Europe, AvWeek’s editors take stock of recent deals and announced sales of fighter aircraft and size up how that will impact upcoming competitions.

 

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SPACE

U.S. Posturing To Protect Space Presence

With more outreach to commercial industry and international partners, the U.S. is expanding the ways it approaches defense.

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

Embraer Moves Back E175-E2 Service Entry Date

Embraer CEO cites pragmatic market reasons for delaying E175-E2 debut amid scope clause uncertainty. Production of the current E175 will be extended.

 

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Although there has been progress, systemic cost and scheduling issues facing the sector have become even more critical. We delve into the progress that has been made, explore the root causes of today’s challenges, and provide recommendations for sustainable and long-term improvement.  deloitte.com/us/aerospace
 

PHOTO CONTEST

General Aviation 2016 Photo Contest Finalists

Unique views and approaches helped to distinguish these entries in the Aviation Week's 2016 Photo Contest.

 

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