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Fighters made headlines in 2020, from critical orders for today’s combat aircraft to key milestones for future programs. Russian bombers, Taiwanese trainers and multinational tankers were also in the news.
 
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The aerospace industry’s financial resources are strained as companies focus on surviving the novel coronavirus pandemic. However, many players are looking at what the next generation of aircraft could look like as governments expect major improvements in environmental performance, and as new avenues such as sustainable aviation fuels and hydrogen and hybrid-electric propulsion edge closer.
 
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The U.S. Air Force continues exploring nontraditional means to expand air-launched munitions capacity.
 
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Coming out of COVID-19 crisis, air transport must also meet demands for a more environment-friendly industry.
 
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Skyborg protoype awards; MQ-25 flies with refueling store; Northrop sheds IT division; and new council for commercial space.
 
 
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