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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, January 17, 2019

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Programs

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Portugal Could Abandon KC-390 Order, Air Chief Says

Jan 16, 2019
The chief of Portugal’s air force says he could abandon the country’s planned purchase of the Embraer KC-390 because of the turbofan-powered airlifter’s high price.
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Intelligence Report Confirms Two Chinese Stealth Bombers

Jan 16, 2019
A previously-confirmed Chinese strategic bomber and a newly acknowledged stealth “fighter-bomber” are both now under development, according to the Defense Intelligence Agency.
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Bulgaria Presses Ahead With F-16 Deal As Croatia’s Falters

Jan 16, 2019
Bulgaria’s Parliament has given its OK for the country’s government to begin negotiations with the U.S. to purchase Block 70-model Lockheed Martin F-16s.
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Hubble’s Wide Field Camera 3 Appears On Mend

Jan 16, 2019
NASA believes it is resolving recent difficulties with the Hubble Space Telescope’s Wide Field Camera 3.
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General Atomics Sets Up Belgian SkyGuardian Industry Team

Jan 16, 2019
General Atomics is teaming with Belgian industry to support the country’s future fleet of SkyGuardian medium-altitude, long-endurance UAS.

SpeedNews Defense & Space

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SpeedNews Defense & Space

Jan 18, 2019
DYNCORP INTERNATIONAL LLC has $18.5m U.S. Army contract for aviation field maintenance services.

In Brief

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Flytrex Secures Investment To Expand Drone Deliveries

Jan 18, 2019
Israeli drone delivery provider Flytrex has raised $7.5 million in a Series B investment round led by Benhamou Global Ventures.

Operations

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Counter-Drone Systems Ready for Airports, ‘Frustrated’ Manufacturers Say

Jan 16, 2019
Manufacturers of equipment to counter UAS say the tech is available and express frustration that airports are not being more proactive in meeting the threat.

Business

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Aireon Secures $200M Credit Line Before Final Iridium NEXT Launch

Jan 16, 2019
Aireon has signed a $200 million credit facility agreement with a group of independent investor funds, but led by Deutsche Bank.
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Embraer Releases Delivery, Revenue Projections

Jan 16, 2019
Embraer said it plans to deliver 90 to 110 executive jets in 2019, along with 85 to 95 commercial jets, 10 A-29 Super Tucanos and two KC-390 aircraft.
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Rafael Offers To Buy Aeronautics, Eyes UAS Platforms

Jan 16, 2019
Israel’s state-owned Rafael is offering to buy the public company Aeronautics.