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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, January 14, 2019

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Programs

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DOD Unveils F-35 Sustainment Affordability Constraints

Jan 11, 2019
The Pentagon has released F-35 sustainment affordability constraint data by aircraft variant, according to a report viewed by Aerospace DAILY.
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U.S. Army Approves CH-47F Upgrade Plan

Jan 11, 2019
The U.S. Army has announced plans to award Boeing a contract to produce up to 14 new CH-47F helicopters upgraded with advanced rotor blades, an improved drive train and a lightweight fuel system.
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SpaceX Launches Final Iridium Next Satellites

Jan 11, 2019
SpaceX successfully launched the Iridium-8 mission via a Falcon 9 rocket on Jan. 11.
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Indian Space Chief Confirms Key Launch Windows

Jan 11, 2019
India has announced launch dates for the country’s two biggest upcoming space missions: its second Moon mission and its first manned spaceflight.
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Laos Takes Delivery Of Three Yak-130s

Jan 11, 2019
Laos has taken delivery of at least three Yakovlev Yak-130 twin-engine trainers.

SpeedNews Defense & Space

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SpeedNews Defense & Space

Jan 11, 2019
THALES ALENIA SPACE has €150m ($172m) European Space Agency contract for Fluorescence Explorer (FLEX) satellite, scheduled for launch in 2023 to map the Earth’s vegetation fluorescence to quantify photosynthetic activity.

Funding & Policy

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Croatia, Israel Call Off F-16 Deal

Jan 11, 2019
Croatia and Israel have agreed to cancel the sale of secondhand F-16 fighters to Croatia after Tel Aviv failed to secure U.S. OKs to transfer the aircraft.
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Lightfoot To Receive Goddard Memorial Trophy

Jan 11, 2019
The National Space Club and Foundation has named former acting NASA Administrator Robert M. Lightfoot Jr. the winner of the 2019 Dr. Robert H. Goddard Memorial Trophy for his contributions to space exploration and aeronautics.
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Brazil’s President Won’t Block Boeing’s Embraer Buy

Jan 11, 2019
The office of Brazil’s new president, Jair Bolsonaro, said he would not block Boeing’s proposed purchase of 80% of Embraer’s commercial business, or a separate joint venture to sell KC-390s.

Business

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M&A Dealmakers See Another Robust Year

Jan 11, 2019
A survey of top executives in aerospace, defense and government services found industry leaders expect M&As to increase slightly or remain the same in 2019.

Calendar of Events

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Upcoming Events

Jan 11, 2019
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