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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, September 4, 2014

VOL. 249 NO. 45 September 04, 2014
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Programs

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Engine Makers Circle After DOD Seeks Alternate For Osprey

Sep 04, 2014
LOS ANGELES — The big three U.S. makers of aircraft engines — General Electric, Honeywell and Pratt & Whitney — are each considering responses to the…
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F-35 Blade Microcracking Began Three Weeks Prior To Engine Fire

Sep 04, 2014
The microcracks in the third stage of the integrally bladed rotor that caused a catastrophic F135 engine fire in an F-35A on June 23 began forming…
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First U.K. A400M Flies

Sep 04, 2014
The first of 22 Airbus A400M Atlas airlifters destined for the U.K. Royal Air Force (RAF) has made its first flight in Spain. The aircraft—MSN 15…
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Boeing To Build Universal ISS Docking System For Commercial Crew Vehicles

Sep 04, 2014
HOUSTON — Boeing is set to initiate production of the NASA Docking System Block 1, a new universal hardware set to debut aboard the agency’s soon-to…
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Poland Preparing For M-346 Arrival

Sep 04, 2014
KIELCE, Poland — Although the M-346 fighter trainer won’t be introduced until 2016, Alenia Aermacchi says it is preparing for an ambitious program to…
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Slovakia Edges Closer To Gripen Deal, C-27 Purchase

Sep 04, 2014
LONDON — Slovakia has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sweden and the Czech Republic, moving the country closer to a potential Gripen…
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French Army Considering NH90 Deployment To Africa

Sep 04, 2014
KIELCE, Poland — The French army is looking into deploying its NH90 Caiman helicopters to support French troops in Central Africa before the end of…
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SpaceX On Track For NASA Crew Launch Abort Tests

Sep 04, 2014
LOS ANGELES — Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) has completed the operations critical design review for its Dragon Rider space vehicle under…

Forecasts/Industry Data

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U.S. Defense Department Major Program Assessments

Sep 04, 2014
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In Brief

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General Dynamics UK Wins £3.5 Billion Award To Deliver 589 Scout Armored Vehicles To British Army

Sep 04, 2014
SCOUT: The U.K. Ministry of Defense has awarded General Dynamics UK a £3.5 billion ($5.8 billion) contract to deliver 589 Scout armored vehicles to…

Funding & Policy

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France Halts Delivery Of Assault Ships To Russia

Sep 04, 2014
France has delayed delivery of Russia’s costliest defense import, a $1.5 billion deal for two Mistral-class amphibious assault ships. The first,…