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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, January 25, 2016

VOL. 255 NO. 14 January 25, 2016

Programs

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Flight Orion Crew Module Ready To Ship

Jan 22, 2016
The program is still on track for an unmanned trip around the Moon in the fall of 2018 with some extra features enabled in part by a $174 million congressional funding boost.
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A-29 Super Tucanos Arrive in Afghanistan

Jan 26, 2016
The first 4 of 20 A-29 Embraer Super Tucanos have been delivered to the Afghan air force and are expected to enter service in April, according to a spokesman for operations in Afghanistan. “This will be a significant increase in their capability to provide their own close air support,” says the spokesman, Brig. Gen. Wilson Shoffner. The aircraft is designed for hot weather operations and rugged terrain and the ability to accurately deliver weapons.
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State Department OKs $1.95 Billion For Iraqi F-16s Support

Jan 22, 2016
As the U.S. and its coalition partners intensify the pace of airstrikes against Islamic State targets in Iraq and Syria, the Pentagon plans to bolster Baghdad’s arsenal with nearly $2 billion in weaponry, equipment and logistics support for Iraqi F-16s.
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Overheated Gears Sideline LCS 3 Fort Worth

Jan 22, 2016
Based on initial indications, the problem occurred due to an apparent failure to follow procedures during an operational test of the port and starboard main propulsion diesel engines, the Navy says.
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UAC Begins Building Ilyushin Il-112V Prototypes

Jan 22, 2016
Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has started production of the first prototypes of the Ilyushin IL-112V light military transport.
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Airbus Trials Helicopter Link-Up With Uber

Jan 22, 2016
Airbus Group plans a pilot project with ridesharing network Uber that will enable users to connect air and ground transportation, CEO Tom Enders says.

SpeedNews Defense & Space

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SpeedNews Defense & Space

Jan 26, 2016
RAYTHEON has $2.5m DARPA Phase One contract for Squad X Core Technologies (SXCT) program, designed to speed development of new, lightweight, integrated infantry systems. U.S. AIR FORCE SPACE COMMAND Remote Sensing Systems Directorate completed Space-Based Infrared System’s Block 10 Integrated Test/Evaluation Readiness Soak.

Business

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SEC Approves XTI Crowdfunding Plan

Jan 22, 2016
Startup XTI Aircraft has launched a formal stock offering after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) qualified its crowdfunding campaign to assess interest in backing development of its TriFan 600 vertical-take-off-and-landing business aircraft.

Funding & Policy

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U.S. Navy Secretary Touts ‘Great Green Fleet’

Jan 22, 2016
U.S. Navy Secretary Ray Mabus launched the service’s “Great Green Fleet” earlier his month, touting the big move toward alternative fuels as a way to save money, make ships better in combat and increase the Navy’s ability to innovate.

Operations

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Space Center To Display Original Space Shuttle 747

Jan 21, 2016
A new tribute to NASA’s space shuttle era featuring the agency’s original Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft will open for public display adjacent to Johnson Space Center on Jan. 23.

Industry Data

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U.S. Navy Surface Combatant Spending: FY14-FY16 ($K)

Jan 26, 2016
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Calendar of Events

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Upcoming Events

Jan 26, 2016
To list an event, send information in calendar format to Donna Thomas at [email protected]. (Bold type indicates new calendar listing.) Feb. 2-3—19th Annual FAA Commercial Space Transportation Conference, Washington, D.C. For more information go to www.spaceagenda.com/events/detail/2016-02-03_spaceport-uk