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MAR
22

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Comac C919 Prototype Configuration Frozen For April First Flight

Handing over the first aircraft before 2020 now seems most improbable. The program's history suggests that the inexperienced state company could easily hit more delays. 

Defense

France Pushing Malaysia To Buy Dassault Rafales

The French government is making a last-ditch effort to get Malaysia to order Dassault Rafales ahead of a planned visit by its president to the Southeast Asian nation.

 

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Space

Rocket Lab Sets Up For Production Boost

Space start-up Rocket Lab is accelerating series production of rocket engines and avionics for its Electron launch vehicle at a newly opened facility in California.

Safety

Does Security Trump Safety In DHS Electronics Ban?

Travelers could see an increased risk from lithium battery-ignited fires in the cargo holds of their aircraft, according to two battery and aircraft safety experts.

 

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Commercial Aviation

Analysis: Regional airline CEO says pilot shortage getting serious

With 18,000 pilot retirements on tap at U.S. majors, can regional airlines continue to fill their flight decks?

 

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Trump, Trade and the Internet of Things
In the latest Check 6 with Accenture, Aviation Week editors talk with John Schmidt, who leads Accenture’s Global Aerospace and Defense practice, about international trade and the aerospace and defense sector, and the impact of the Internet of Things on industry.  Click here to Listen Now

 

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