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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, July 28, 2016

VOL. 257 NO. 19 July 28, 2016
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Programs

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High-Performance T-X Could Edge Out Low-Cost Bid

Jul 27, 2016
The U.S. Air Force is incentivizing the T-X bidders to exceed the threshold requirements for high-g maneuvering, high angle-of-attack maneuvering and aerial refueling.
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Carrier Overhaul Includes Planning For Fukushima Fixes

Jul 26, 2016
It is difficult enough to overhaul an American nuclear-powered aircraft carrier without the added worry of cleaning up possible radiation damage caused by an outside source five years ago.
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Leonardo Seeks U.S. Foothold With T-X, Next-Gen Huey Bids

Jul 27, 2016
The industry team that wins the T-X contract will not only build 350 new jets to replace the Air Force’s aging T-38 trainer fleet, but also gain the inside track to any number of international customers who buy the F-35 around the globe.
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Airbus Takes €1 Billion Charge On A400M

Jul 27, 2016
The company suggested there could be more charges to come as it enters delicate negotiations with A400M customer nations over a revised delivery schedule.
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‘Rude Rams’ Ready For F-35 IOC; Pilots Await ACC’s OK

Jul 27, 2016
The airmen of the first U.S. Air Force fighter squadron destined to fly the F-35 have checked off all the boxes required to declare the jet combat-ready, and are now awaiting Air Combat Command’s final seal of approval.
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U.S., Spanish Navies Test Latest Aegis

Jul 27, 2016
The U.S. Navy conducted a series of cooperative air defense test exercises with the Spanish navy earlier this month that culminated in live missile firing events using the latest Aegis Weapon System.
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India Orders Four More P-8I Aircraft

Jul 27, 2016
India has placed a $1 billion follow-on order to buy four P-8I maritime patrol aircraft from Boeing to replace the Indian navy’s fleet of Russian Tu-142M maritime patrol aircraft.

SpeedNews Defense & Space

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SpeedNews Defense & Space

Jul 29, 2016
GENERAL DYNAMICS reported Q2 2016 diluted earnings per share of $2.44 compared to $2.27 year-on-year ...

In Brief

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Raytheon Wins Contract to Link UAVs, Aircraft

Jul 29, 2016
The U.S. military still has a problem getting different types of aircraft to ...

Operations

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Aircraft Carrier Bush Returns To Sea

Jul 26, 2016
American aircraft carrier CVN 77 USS George H.W. Bush left Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) earlier this month after completing a 13-month planned incremental availability (PIA), the U.S. Navy says.

Business

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Boeing Supply Chain Squeeze To Continue

Jul 27, 2016
“Hey, we’ve got to face into the environment that we’re in,” Boeing CFO Greg Smith said in a teleconference with Wall Street analysts and reporters on second-quarter financial results.