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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, May 18, 2018

VOL. 264 NO. 35 May 18, 2018
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Operations

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NASA Finds Boeing Showed ‘No Initiative’ To Fix F/A-18 PEs

May 17, 2018
In an addendum to NASA’s report on the physiological episodes plaguing USN F/A-18 pilots, the agency concluded Boeing showed “no initiative” to fix the problem.

SpeedNews Defense & Space

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SpeedNews Defense & Space

May 19, 2018
AVIC of China completed airborne weapon firing tests of Z-19E armed helicopter.

In Brief

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Croatia Agrees To Buy Israeli Orbiter 3 UAV

May 19, 2018
The Croatian government has signed a $6 million deal to purchase the Israeli-developed Orbiter 3 UAV.

Funding & Policy

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USAF Wants Additional $7B To Keep J-Stars Recap Alive

May 17, 2018
Congress has proposed that the U.S. Air Force both develop an Advanced Battle Management System and retain its current J-Stars program.
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Senators Slam Trump Plan To End ISS Funding In 2025

May 16, 2018
The Trump administration’s plan to cut off direct U.S. funding for the International Space Station (ISS) in 2025 drew a sharp, bipartisan rebuke May 16.

Programs

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June Arrival For British F-35s

May 17, 2018
British aircrews are gearing up to fly four of the UK’s F-35 Joint Strike Fighters across the Atlantic to their permanent main operating base.
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Saab Claims Promising Outlook For Gripen

May 17, 2018
Saab says it is encouraged by the outlook for potential sales of its Gripen fighter jet.
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Piaggio Planning Hammerhead Successor

May 17, 2018
Italy’s Piaggio Aerospace is looking to receive a green light from the Italian government to begin development of its next-generation MALE UAS.
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U.S. Army To Test Autonomy-Capable UH-60M Black Hawk

May 16, 2018
A U.S. Army UH-60M Black Hawk is to be converted to full-authority digital flight control under a cooperative research and development agreement with Sikorsky.

Business

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Wesco Outlines Plan To Get Leaner, Closer To Customers

May 17, 2018
Aerospace fasteners and machined parts provider Wesco Aircraft, which also provides supply chain management services, has unveiled a business turnaround plan.

Technology

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Boeing Taps Israeli Company For Info Security In 3D Printing

May 14, 2018
Cybersecurity and info assurance are recognized as hurdles to reaching the promises of additive manufacturing, but a new partnership might help A&D industries.

Aviation Week Forecasts

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Aviation Week Forecasts: Western Scout Helicopter In-Service Fleets 2018-2027

May 19, 2018
View the Aviation Week Forecasts: Western Scout Helicopter In-Service Fleets 2018-2027 chart in PDF format.