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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, February 18, 2019

VOL. 267 NO. 32 February 18, 2019
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Funding & Policy

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NASA Mulling More Soyuz Rides For U.S. Crew

Feb 15, 2019
NASA is considering buying two more seats on Russian Soyuz capsules flying to the International Space Station.
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U.S. Navy Seeks New Tactical Aircraft Capabilities

Feb 15, 2019
The U.S. Navy will hold an industry collaborative exchange in March to improve tactical aircraft programs.

SpeedNews Defense & Space

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SpeedNews Defense & Space

Feb 15, 2019
FRENCH ARMED FORCES performed first two MBDA Meteor missile test firings aboard Rafale fighters from Cazaux air base Feb. 13.

Business

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Program Pays Training, Housing For Aviation Jobs

Feb 15, 2019
A Kansas technical college is paying people to move to Wichita, Kansas, to train for jobs with local aviation and manufacturing operations.
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Astronics Exits Semiconductor Business

Feb 15, 2019
Astronics, a key sub-tier supplier of aircraft passenger seat power and other products to the aerospace and defense industries, has closed the sale of its semiconductor business unit.
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New Boeing-Safran APU Company Called Initium Aerospace

Feb 13, 2019
Boeing and Safran have named their joint venture for auxiliary power units (APUs), calling it Initium Aerospace.

Holiday Notice

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Holiday Notice

Feb 15, 2019
In observance of the President’s Day holiday in the U.S.

Programs

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Russia Prepares For Return To The Moon

Feb 14, 2019
In early February, a delegation of Roscosmos State Corp. visited Vostochny spaceport in Russia’s Far East, the site of a new launch pad for the future super-heavy rocket that will be used for planned flights to the Moon.
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KAI Announces ‘First Cut’ Milestone For KF-X Production

Feb 14, 2019
Korea Aerospace Industries unveiled the first structural component produced for the KF-X fighter during a Feb. 14 factory ceremony.
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NASA Selects Astronomy Mission For Development

Feb 14, 2019
NASA’s newly selected SPHEREx mission will survey distant galaxies and the Milky Way to help chart the evolution of the universe and the presence of water and organics.
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India Aims For Omni-Role Trainer Aircraft

Feb 15, 2019
India will soon begin an ambitious program to develop a Supersonic Omni Role Trainer Aircraft (Sport).

Technology

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RemoveDebris Satellite Demos Harpoon Capture In Orbit

Feb 15, 2019
A European satellite has demonstrated a harpoon system designed to capture debris in orbit.
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Wind Energy Company Graduates From Google Research Arm

Feb 12, 2019
Airborne wind energy developer Makani has graduated from X, the advanced research arm of Google parent company Alphabet.