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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, January 2, 2018

VOL. 263 NO. 1 January 02, 2018
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Funding & Policy

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U.S. Defense Spending Grows To Meet N. Korea Threat

Dec 22, 2017
The U.S. is entering the second year of growth in its defense budget as it reorients to counter strategic threats from a nuclear-armed North Korea and challenges from China and Russia.
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Irish Air Corps Orders Pilatus PC-12s

Dec 20, 2017
The Irish Air Corps (IAC), one of Europe’s smallest air arms, has ordered a fleet of Pilatus PC-12s as part of its fleet modernization.

SpeedNews Defense & Space

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SpeedNews Defense & Space

Jan 02, 2018
LOCKHEED MARTIN has $7b, 10-year U.S. Air Force contract for F-22 sustainment.

Business

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Bagnato Stepping Down As Leonardo Aircraft Chief

Jan 02, 2018
Filippo Bagnato, head of Leonardo’s aircraft division, is retiring at the end of January.
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Piaggio Unveils New Five-Year Plan

Dec 22, 2017
The owners of Piaggio Aerospace are investing $302 million in order to stabilize the business and complete the development of the P.1HH Hammerhead UAS.

Programs

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FAA Certifies 767-2C For Boeing’s KC-46 Program

Dec 22, 2017
The FAA has granted Boeing an amended type certificate for the aerial refueling derivative of its 767 freighter aircraft, the 767-2C.
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Japanese Aegis Ashore Likely To Be Operational In 2022-23

Dec 21, 2017
A Japanese decision to acquire two U.S. Aegis Ashore systems will offer national coverage against North Korean ballistic missiles but not until 2022–23.
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DOD Turns Up Heat On F-35 Production Line

Dec 21, 2017
Although the new stealth fighter is not yet ready to move to full-rate production, the Pentagon’s number two civilian is pressuring Lockheed Martin to drive efficiencies into the supply chain now.
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KAI LCH-LAH Helicopter Passes Critical Design Review

Dec 22, 2017
The Korea Aerospace Industries LCH-LAH civil and military helo is on track for prototype assembly in 2018 after the conclusion of the critical design review.
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NASA New Frontiers Downselects To Comet, Titan Missions

Dec 20, 2017
NASA has narrowed from 12 to two the number of mission candidates under consideration for the agency’s fourth $1 billion New Frontiers class of planetary science missions.

Operations

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Singapore’s Tankers To Fly With Three-Person Crew

Dec 19, 2017
Airbus A330 MRTT tankers to be delivered to Singapore next year have been improved for operation by smaller crews and landing in worse visibility conditions.

Fleet Snapshot

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Worldwide Beechcraft King Air Military Fleets

Jan 02, 2018
View the Fleet Snapshot: Worldwide Beechcraft King Air Military Fleets chart in PDF format.

Calendar of Events

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Upcoming Events

Jan 02, 2018
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.)