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Steve Trimble

Boeing on June 17 delivered the first F/A-18E/F Block III to the U.S. Navy to launch a yearlong testing campaign on a new configuration with around a $60 million flyaway cost that is currently being offered to five foreign air forces.
 
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The certification of an entire aircraft structure is extremely complex. An applicant must consider different aspects for structural approval to prove the strength of that structure sufficiently meets the design goals of the entire system. Learn how digital tools such as analysis and simulation help in aircraft structure certification.
 
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Bradley Perrett

The best way to understand the fate of the SpaceJet is to look to the parent company, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.
 
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FAA says SMS mandate for manufacturers is imminent, Airbus forms a consortium for Skynet satellite network tender, Germany begins its search for new sub hunter, U.S. defense department issues a 10-year space plan and more. A roundup of aerospace, space, and defense news.
 
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James Albright

There are two competing thoughts about the wisdom of keeping qualified in two aircraft types.
 
Companies across the board are slashing costs, preserving cash, and trying to adjust to a new normal after the novel coronavirus throttled down business prospects. But there is one area they are sure to spend even more money on in the coming years as industry regroups after COVID-19. Listen in as Aviation Week and Accenture discuss what to watch for in technology investments.
 
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Steve Trimble

A nearly $1 billion upgrade breathes new life into old F/A-18C/Ds as the replacement selection process continues.
 
Steve Trimble

Satellites and interceptors for hypersonic defense are in development, but fielding strategy remains mostly unfunded.
 
Bradley Perrett

Tokyo will not countenance the risk of boosters from anti-ballistic-missile interceptors falling on civilian land.
 
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