Future Power Adaptive engine test pave way for sixth generation fighters and possible F-35 retrofit, p.26; GE validates temperature capabilities of low-pressure turbine blades made from lightweight composites, p.28; Senior Pentagon officials consider a future where the F-35`s crown jewels are compromised, p. 30; Two`s company, Dueling broadband constellations put satellite industry back on the map, p.32; Legal settlement offers SpaceX little near-term gain, but it serves the company`s strategic goals, p.33; Boeing, SpaceX enter final phase for private human flights, p.35; Lower fuel prices help U.S. majors to better profits, but have not triggered fleet and capacity planning changes, p.38; IAG nearing deal to acquire Aer Lingus, subject to government and shareholder approval, p.39; Info-tech nerds playing for big stakes in boosting airline finances by tracking customer preferences, p.40; Air Canada Plans to spend several years regaining the international share it lost in the past decade, p.41; China finally has an indigenously designed airline, now that the ARJ21-700 has a type certificate, p.43; London Heathrow Airport facing up to the reality that it has to become a quieter neighbor, p.44; Asia-Pacific becomes the epicenter of the long-haul, low-cost airline trend, but can the model succeed?, p.46; Airlines in Europe rediscovering the long-haul low-cost model, but will it work this time?, p.49; WestJet edges toward long-haul market, but most North American LCCs are taking a wait and see attitude, p.51; Aurora`s Orion medium-altitude UAS show ultra-long-endurance potential with record flight, p.53; Major operational JSF test series abandoned in an attempt to stay on aircraft delivery schedule, p.54; Lockheed Martin taking delivery of hardware for third generation of F-35 helmet-mounted displays, p.55; NASA flight-testing full-scale flexible flap aimed to show benefits of a seamless, morphing structure, p. 56.
