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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, April 20, 2018

VOL. 264 NO. 15 April 20, 2018
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Funding & Policy

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Trump Arms, UAS Export Policies Ease Direct Commercial Sales

Apr 19, 2018
The Trump administration has released an updated policy for the export of conventional weaponry, including unmanned aircraft.
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Bridenstine Confirmed As NASA Administrator

Apr 19, 2018
By the narrowest of margins, the U.S. Senate on April 19 confirmed U.S. Rep Jim Bridenstine to become the next NASA administrator.
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Outgoing NASA Chief Urges New Risk Management Approach

Apr 17, 2018
NASA traditionally has analyzed cost, schedule and technical risks to determine a program’s health. But that approach can lead to tunnel vision, warns the agency's outgoing Acting Administrator.

SpeedNews Defense & Space

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SpeedNews Defense & Space

Apr 21, 2018
LOCKHEED MARTIN has tapped SAS to provide analytics across the company’s F-35, C-130J, LM-100J programs.

In Brief

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UK Authorities Launch Criminal Inquiry Into Ultra Electronics

Apr 21, 2018
The proverbial roller-coaster ride for small British defense contractor Ultra Electronics took another dip April 19.

Programs

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Next-Gen B-21 Bomber Gets Its First Software Drop

Apr 18, 2018
“Right now I’m very happy with how the program is progressing,” the U.S. Air Force's top uniformed acquisition official told Congress.
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Dream Chaser Cargo Spaceplane Assembly Poised To Begin

Apr 19, 2018
Sierra Nevada expects to get aeroshell panels next month for the first orbital Dream Chaser, marking a key milestone in the run-up to the start of assembly.
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Darpa Challenge Targets Responsive Launch Within Days

Apr 19, 2018
Darpa is offering a top prize of $10 million to launch a payload into orbit with just a few days notice.
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Work Begins On UK P-8 Poseidon Facilities

Apr 19, 2018
Work has formally begun on a new set of facilities to support the UK Royal Air Force’s (RAF) new fleet of Boeing P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft.
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SpaceX Launches New NASA Planet-Hunting Telescope

Apr 19, 2018
A Space X Falcon 9 rocket soared off its Cape Canaveral launch pad April 18 to send NASA’s planet-hunting TESS telescope on its way to an operational orbit.

Business

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Textron Scorpion, V-280 Remain In Holding Patterns

Apr 18, 2018
A couple of aircraft manufacturer Textron's highest-profile military projects remain in a holding pattern.

Operations

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F-22 Guarded Troops During Syria Strike; Jassm-ER Not Used

Apr 19, 2018
The U.S. Air Force has backtracked on which platforms were involved in the massive strike operation on Syria's chemical weapons sites.

Technology

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Satellite Transponders Seen Reducing Collision Risk

Apr 18, 2018
Aerospace Corp. has developed small transponders that can ride on newly launched satellites to help avoid space collisions.

Forecasts/Industry Data

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Aviation Week Forecasts: Top Western Maritime Aircraft Family In-Service Fleets 2018-2027

Apr 21, 2018
View the Aviation Week Forecasts: Top Western Maritime Aircraft Family In-Service Fleets 2018-2027 chart in PDF format.