| | November 18, 2014TODAY'S FEATURESAmy Butler Aviation Week & Space Technology Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Frank Kendall sat down with Aviation Week to discuss challenges to keeping existing programs on track while looking to the future.
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Richard Aboulafia Aviation Week & Space Technology Customers are obviously focused on new engines, rather than any new airframe technologies. This raises the question of engine retrofits for existing platforms. It has been decades since anyone reengined an in-service jetliner. Can engine retrofits make a comeback?
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William Garvey Aviation Week & Space Technology The FAA estimates that just 10% of general aviation aircraft and only 3% of the major air carrier aircraft will be ADS-B compliant by year-end. That means 200,000 light planes, business turboprops and jets and airliners have yet to equip.
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RECENT BLOGSOn Space As Philae's science mission winds down, ESA says the Rosetta spacecraft is moving back into its pre-lander-deployment orbit at 30 km altitude from the comet's nucleus.
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Ares The last of four NH90 troop transport helicopters ordered by Belgium, designated RN08, was handed over in Marignane, France, Nov. 13.
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GALLERYAviation Week & Space Technology Although nuclear-capable missiles and the latest developmental and operational air force systems were absent, China’s policy of ensuring that there are multiple suppliers in all key areas results in many new programs at Zhuhai last week.
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