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Rolls-Royce LibertyWorks has completed rig tests on a new small, low-cost gas turbine core which has been developed using scalable design, manufacturing and materials techniques to meet the emerging U.S. defense requirements for limited-life or attritable engines.
 
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Aéro Montreal continues to demonstrate its leadership and is pleased to offer the community a series of webinars. Teaming up with Aviation Week, we will present various subjects including supply chain, government support, sustainable aviation and defense.

 
Maxim Pyadushkin

Russia's Army2020 defense show kicked off in Kubinka, near Moscow, on Aug. 23. This event, first organized by Russia’s defense ministry in 2015, has quickly turned into the largest defense exposition in the country. Here are some of the most interesting exhibits from this year’s show.
 
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Pandemic or not, attracting and retaining top-flight engineers is a challenge. A tax credit in Oklahoma gives aerospace employers a jet-propelled boost.
 
USAF developing concept for a 'smart fighter', Almaz-Antey shows off its fastest anti-ballistic missile, NASA assessing nuclear electric Mars option, Belgium, UK to cooperate on UAS operations and more. A roundup of aerospace, space and defense news.
 
Tony Osborne

Russian Helicopters has developed fully composite rotor blades which the company says will increase the performance of its Mil Mi-28 and Mi-35 attack helicopters.
 
Changes in military sustainment--including the push for agile development and the use of cloud-based software—could hint at broader shifts in the overall aftermarket. Listen as Aviation Week speaks to Accenture’s aerospace team talks about these developments.
 
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 Aerospace analyst Sash Tusa joins Aviation Week editors for a look at what the future holds for engine OEMs including:

  • What to expect from GE's president and CEO elect John Slattery as he starts his new role.
  • How GE, Pratt & Whitney and Rolls-Royce are being affected as mass retirements of older airplanes reduce their crucial aftermarket revenues. 
  • How engine OEMs are positioning for the future, including new turbofans, sustainable operations and the possible adoption of hybrid-electric and hydrogen technology and more.
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Guy Norris

Engine-makers adjust to changing post-pandemic priorities and consider accelerating efforts on advanced and disruptive technologies.
 
Steve Trimble

A mission set once reserved for Air Force fighters and bombers is open to all the services, sparking debate over resource duplication.
 
 
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Agile manufacturing long has been joked a contradiction in terms, but no more. New data and analysis tools, combined with new manufacturing tools are allowing the factory floor to become more adaptive and efficient. But, this goes beyond lean manufacturing and remains uncharted territory for many aerospace producers. While aerospace has always brought in the most advanced manufacturing technologies, there is an opportunity to have the manufacturing system deliver enhanced productivity. Further, changes in the competitive environment and customer needs call for a different business model — one that delivers speed, innovation, and cost.

Hear industry experts discuss:

  • Productivity through digital operations and smart factory
  • Role of software in manufacturing
  • Innovating the design-manufacturing chain
  • Borrowing from the auto industry
  • Developing an agile business model across the organization and supply chain
  • How manufacturers can move their operations up a notch
 
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Air travel today looks very different from air travel in 2019… and if our panelists are to be believed, commercial aircraft cabins could soon see a radical redesign. As airlines and governments look to set new standards for passenger safety in light of the global pandemic, this session examines how social distancing measures could be achieved through a rethinking of aircraft interiors. Possible solutions include cabin modifications, seat reconfigurations, and updates to IFE systems and non-touch technology.