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DEFENSE

F-35C Conducts First-Ever Operational Test At Sea

Aviation Week was invited to observe the first time the U.S. Navy F-35C conducted operational testing on an aircraft carrier. The test period began Aug. 22 and includes six F-35Cs and 30-40 F/A-18E/F Super Hornets. 

SPACE

Virgin Nears LauncherOne Captive-Carry Tests

Virgin Orbit is on the verge of flying its LauncherOne rocket under the wing of the company’s modified Boeing 747-400 carrier aircraft for the first time.

 

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OPINION

Just How Big Is The Global Aerospace Industry?

The top 10 countries account for 87% of world aerospace output, but will face a challenge by China as it tries to assert aerospace dominance.

MRO

Short-term MRO Demand Holding Up, Despite Slight Traffic Moderation

Although there are some early signs that higher fuel prices and fares may at least trim passenger traffic growth, Monarch Aircraft Engineering is not foreseeing any effects on MRO for the rest of 2018.

 
 

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