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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, February 7, 2019

VOL. 267 NO. 25 February 07, 2019
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Programs

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Franco-German FCAS Agreements Signed

Feb 06, 2019
French and German industry have signed agreements on the next steps toward the development of a new European combat aircraft.
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NASA Sets Feb. 22 For Demo-1 FRR

Feb 06, 2019
Managers and engineers from SpaceX and NASA plan to meet Feb. 22 to review progress and set a launch date for the first of SpaceX’s two Commercial Crew Program demo flights.
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Nigeria Releases Payment For A-29 Purchase

Feb 06, 2019
The Nigerian government has released the funding to acquire 12 Sierra Nevada/Embraer A-29 Super Tucano light attack fighters.
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Dassault Delivers First Rafale to Qatar

Feb 06, 2019
The Qatar Emiri Air Force took delivery of its first Rafale fighter during a ceremony Feb. 6 in France.
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U.S. Army Eyes Potential Shadow UAV Replacements

Feb 05, 2019
The U.S. Army says it has begun work to replace its fleet of Textron RQ-7 Shadow tactical unmanned air systems.
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Joby Reveals S4 eVTOL Performance, Flight Control Details

Jan 31, 2019
Secretive startup Joby Aviation says its S4 five-seat eVTOL air taxi will be capable of flying at 200 mph and operate at noise levels 100 times quieter than a helicopter.
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India Explores Technology To Land Rockets On Runways

Jan 24, 2019
India’s national space agency is working on technology to land rockets on runways similar to aircraft landing.

SpeedNews Defense & Space

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SpeedNews Defense & Space

Feb 08, 2019
RUSSIA test-launched an RS-24 Yars intercontinental ballistic missile from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Feb. 6, the Russian defense ministry announced.

In Brief

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IAI Receives Follow-On Contract For MR-SAM Support

Feb 08, 2019
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has received a follow-on order worth $93 million from the Indian Navy.

Business

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Embattled Supplier Arconic Suddenly Installs New CEO

Feb 06, 2019
Aerospace and defense supplier Arconic on Feb. 6 suddenly appointed new leadership, the second time in as many years, and will unveil a new business strategy.
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Iridium Next Constellation Declared Operational

Feb 06, 2019
Iridium Communications declared its new Iridium Next satellite constellation operational following more than a decade of planning and a two-year launch program.
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Boeing Invests In Supersonic Aircraft Developer Aerion

Feb 05, 2019
Boeing has made a "significant investment" in supersonic business-jet developer Aerion to accelerate development of its Mach 1.4 AS2.

Operations

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Ariane 5 Launches Two Telecom Satellites

Feb 06, 2019
For its first mission of the year, the Ariane 5 heavy rocket has placed two telecommunications satellites into geostationary orbit.

Funding & Policy

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USAF Hires Advanced Battle Management System Architect

Feb 06, 2019
The USAF has hired an architect to lead its Advanced Battle Management System concept to evaluate the big picture of the warfighter’s mission and program requirements.