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Joe Anselmo, Sean Broderick, Guy Norris

He prioritizes new airplanes over aftermarket business and looks ahead to the company’s next airplane.
 
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It's the dream of military acquisition in 2020: A new system that drops into place in a current piece of hardware, provides improved performance, easier maintenance, and builds on a legacy of more than 12 million battle-proven hours of operation.
 
Joe Anselmo, Guy Norris, Andy Geer

As an UltraFan demonstrator is prepared for 2021 tests, chief engineer Andy Geer tells Aviation Week editors about Rolls-Royce’s faith in a market recovery—and why UltraFan will be an engine for all seasons.
 
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Post-COVID, air travel will need a phased approach to boost passenger confidence and ensure health safety. New technologies can enhance the airport experience for travelers and administrators alike, and help people feel more comfortable flying again.
 
Steve Trimble

Leaps in computing power, sensors and weapons will benefit the F-35 in the next eight years—if Lockheed can keep modernization on track.
 
 
Guy Norris

Rolls-Royce weathers COVID-19 supplier impacts to bring components together for first next-gen engine.
 
Guy Norris

Company’s largest indoor engine test facility is a key part of the UltraFan development.
 
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After more than two years as the head of NASA, Administrator Jim Bridenstine looks at the foundation space the agency laid for its future, continuing to draw commercial industry into efforts to explore the Moon, Mars and beyond.
 
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Prototypes are flying, operational trials are beginning, financing for certification and production is in place, and initial commercial service could be just a few years away. Has the hype cycle peaked? Is urban air mobility ready to succeed in bringing aviation to a totally new market, making air taxis an everyday mode of transport in the world’s most congested cities?

Wednesday, July 22
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As the Comac C919’s availability draws closer, could a deterioration of relations between Beijing and the West prompt China’s authoritarian leaders to curtail aircraft imports? And how long would it take Airbus and Boeing to recover from a big decline in Chinese sales?



Thursday, July 23
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Guy Norris

Despite challenging times, Boeing stays course with new 787-10 ecoDemonstrator program and plans next phases for 2021-22.
 
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