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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, October 26, 2016

VOL. 258 NO. 18 October 26, 2016
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Programs

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New SLS Upper Stage Will Have ‘Kits’ For Flexibility

Oct 25, 2016
NASA and Boeing kicked off negotiations this week on a contract for the Exploration Upper Stage designed to take the heavy-lift Space Launch System (SLS) from a 70-ton lift capability to 105 tons on its second flight as early as 2021.
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USAF Depots Work To Keep A-10s Flying ‘Indefinitely’

Oct 25, 2016
U.S. Air Force depots are ramping up capacity to keep the aging A-10 fleet operating well into the future, according to a top general.
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USAF’s Bomber Decision Came Down To Cost

Oct 25, 2016
The U.S. Government Accountability Office's redacted ruling shows the U.S. Air Force was willing to accept some program risk in order to get a better upfront price.
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New Typhoon Sighting System Essential In Mock Combat

Oct 24, 2016
Warm-up drills for Exercise Bersama Lima 16, held in Malaysia Oct. 4-21, provided the first opportunity for Royal Air Force (RAF) Typhoons to be pitched against the Su-30MKMs of the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF).

SpeedNews Defense & Space

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SpeedNews Defense & Space

Oct 27, 2016
COBHAM has BELL-BOEING Joint Project Office contract to develop palletized aerial refueling system for U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor.

In Brief

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Aviation Industry Mourns Death of Legend Bob Hoover

Oct 27, 2016
Aviation legend Bob Hoover, dubbed “the greatest stick-and-rudder man who ever lived,” by Jimmy Doolittle, has died at age 94.

Business

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Embraer Settles Corruption Charges with U.S., Brazil

Oct 25, 2016
The Brazilian aircraft OEM has agreed to pay more than $205 million total to U.S. and Brazilian authorities over corruption charges connected with the sale of military aircraft.

Funding & Policy

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South Korea Likely To Boost Weapon, Sensor Orders

Oct 25, 2016
A politically influential conference between the South Korean government and the strongest party in parliament has recommended a number of defense import purchases.

Fleet Snapshot

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Fleet Snapshot: Worldwide Sikorsky S-70/H-60 Fleets

Oct 27, 2016
​View the Fleet Snapshot: Worldwide Sikorsky S-70/H-60 Fleets chart in PDF format.