Lockheed details hybrid wing-body future tanker
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24

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DEFENSE

Lockheed Details Hybrid Wing-Body Future Tanker

The new battlefield necessitates a short-takeoff, lower-signature—if not fully stealthy—refueling aircraft that moves away from the commercial-derivative tankers of years past, Lockheed Martin says.

PODCAST

Podcast: In Space, International Cooperation Counts

Missions tend to fare better when countries share information and technology. That certainly appeared to be the case last week - from Russia's Soyuz launch , to China's Shenzou mission, Antares's return to flight, and a rocky landing on Mars.

 

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COMMERCIAL AVIATION

Can Reshuffled Air France ‘Trust Together’?

Air France-KLM has major problems, including high costs, a heavy corporate structure and a lack of trust among different parts of the company.

CONNECTED AEROSPACE

Rockwell Collins Buying B/E Aerospace For $8 Billion

The move comes as their respective core avionics and cabin interior markets have become more competitive in recent years.

 

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