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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, April 17, 2017

VOL. 260 NO. 11 April 17, 2017
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Programs

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Amid Russia Tensions, F-35 Arrives In UK

Apr 14, 2017
The aircraft will conduct training with other Europe-based U.S. and NATO aircraft for the next few weeks as part of the European Reassurance Initiative.
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Eurofighter Continues Hunt For Orders As Production Ebbs

Apr 13, 2017
With the delivery by Leonardo of the 500th Eurofighter Typhoon to the Italian Air Force, production of the multinational combat aircraft is now entering its twilight years.
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German Startup Unveils Electric Air Taxi

Apr 16, 2017
German startup E-volo has unveiled the Volocopter 2X production version of its two-seat electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (VTOL) air taxi.
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Made In Space Marks One Year Aboard ISS

Apr 14, 2017
Step by step, Silicon Valley-based Made In Space, Inc., is making good on its name, literally forging an off-the-planet manufacturing capability.
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Airbus, Romania’s IAR Sign H215M Helicopter Accord

Apr 13, 2017
Airbus Helicopters and Romanian aerospace firm Industria Aeronautică Română (IAR) have signed an exclusivity agreement on local sales of the H215M.
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Researchers Pinpoint Warning Events For Space Storms

Apr 05, 2017
A multinational team of researchers studying data from NASA’s Advanced Composition Explorer (ACE) satellite believe they have identified two major warnings signs that together trigger destructive space weather events.
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German Startup Unveils Electric Air Taxi

Apr 16, 2017
German startup E-volo has unveiled the Volocopter 2X production version of its two-seat electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (VTOL) air taxi.

SpeedNews Defense & Space

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SpeedNews Defense & Space

Apr 17, 2017
LOCKHEED MARTIN has $9.5m U.S. Navy contract for delivery of hardware and engineering services for the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter to Japan through October 2018. NORTHROP GRUMMAN has $9.5m U.S. Air Force contract for continued development, integration, fielding and sustainment for the cyber mission platform through April 11, 2018.

Funding & Policy

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As President, Trump Sees Benefit In Export-Credit Agency

Apr 17, 2017
Last year during his campaign, President Donald Trump dismissed the Export-Import (Ex-Im) bank as “unnecessary,” siding with conservative Republicans who believe the export credit assistance agency is a form of corporate welfare. But these days, Trump believes the bank, which provides loan guarantees and other assistance to foreign customers buying U.S. goods, “is a very good thing” that can help businesses small and large while making money for the government.

Technology

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Britain Wants To Re-Supply Front-Line Troops With UAVs

Apr 13, 2017
The UK defense ministry is challenging industry and academia to develop unmanned systems that can supply troops on the front-line.

Calendar of Events

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Upcoming Events

Apr 17, 2017
To list an event, send information in calendar format to Donna Thomas at [email protected]. For a complete list of Aviation Week Network’s upcoming events, and to register, visit www.aviationweek.com/events (Bold type indicates new calendar listing.) Apr. 18-29—Rotorcraft Asia 2017, Changi Exhibition Centre, Singapore. For more information go to www.rotorcraft-asia.com/