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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, July 24, 2017

VOL. 261 NO. 14 July 24, 2017

Programs

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Antenna Replacement Ordered For Damaged TDRS Satellite

Jul 21, 2017
A communications antenna on a NASA Tracking and Data Relay Satellite that had been slated to launch next month will need to be replaced after a processing accident at Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Florida.
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Russia’s Kronstadt Reveals ‘Orion’ MALE Drone Program

Jul 20, 2017
The long-wing aircraft is in the same weight class as the Israel Aerospace Industries Heron, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems RQ-1 and Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group Wing Loong-I.
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Sukhoi To Deliver Pre-Production T-50 Batch In 2019

Jul 20, 2017
Development of Russia’s fifth-generation fighter—the Sukhoi T-50—is nearing the end.
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Early Mars Impact May Have Shaped Terrain, Formed Two Moons

Jul 20, 2017
An impact from a Ceres-sized planetary object early in its history may explain some of the more mysterious characteristics of Mars, researchers in the U.S. and Japan say.

SpeedNews Defense & Space

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SpeedNews Defense & Space

Jul 24, 2017
EUROSAM, ASELSAN and ROKETSAN signed agreement to study Turkish long-range air and missile defense system to be launched in coming months. L3 TECHNOLOGIES has AIRBUS HELICOPTERS contract for 37 MX-15 electro-optical and infrared imaging systems for multiple H225M Caracal helicopter fleets.

Funding & Policy

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Who Is The Next McCain?

Jul 24, 2017
As Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) undergoes treatment for brain cancer, his absence from the chamber could affect the timing of passage for the bill that tackles defense policy, including securing additional funding for the Pentagon. While plenty of others in Congress support McCain’s call for higher defense spending, defense analyst Byron Callan of Capital Alpha Partners says he doesn’t see another individual with the former prisoner of war’s stature or reputation.
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Effort To Restore Apollo 11 Mission Control Goes Global

Jul 20, 2017
The 48th anniversary of the July 20, 1969, Apollo 11 moon landing came and went with relative quiet.

Operations

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Bad Weather Blamed For Myanmar Transport Aircraft Crash

Jul 20, 2017
Bad weather has been blamed for the fatal crash of a Myanmar military transport aircraft on June 7.

Business

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KAI CEO Resigns Amid Allegations Of Wrongdoing

Jul 21, 2017
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) CEO Ha Sung-yong has resigned amid allegations of wrongdoing at the company, including some by him.

Technology

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Europe’s Mission Project Tackles Growing Aircraft Complexity

Jul 19, 2017
As aircraft become more integrated, and their systems more interconnected, traditional design tools are struggling to manage the increasing complexity.

Aviation Week Forecasts

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Western Fighter MRO Demand By Region

Jul 24, 2017
View the Aviation Week Forecasts: Western Fighter MRO Demand By Region chart in PDF format.

Calendar of Events

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Upcoming Events

Jul 24, 2017
To list an event, send information in calendar format to Donna Thomas at [email protected]. For a complete list of Aviation Week Network’s upcoming events, and to register, visit www.aviationweek.com/events (Bold type indicates new calendar listing.)