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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, February 28, 2018

VOL. 263 NO. 40 February 28, 2018

Programs

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White House, Boeing Reach $3.9B Deal For New Air Force One

Feb 27, 2018
The White House and Boeing have reached a $3.9 billion deal for two new presidential aircraft to replace the legacy Air Force One, the company said Feb. 27.
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Lockheed Skunk Works Ready For Whatever Comes After J-Stars

Feb 27, 2018
The U.S. Air Force wants a more survivable, networked approach to the J-Stars mission.
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Kaman Launches Drive To Find New Markets For K-Max

Feb 27, 2018
With its K-Max external-lift helicopter back in production, Kaman Aerospace has launched a review to identify new markets for the unique “flying truck” that will keep the restarted line rolling.
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Safran Plans Hybrid Distributed Power System VTOL Demo

Feb 27, 2018
Safran Helicopter Engines is working to achieve a demonstration flight of a hybrid distributed power system on a vertical-lift platform by 2020.
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Weather, Range Favorable For GOES-S Launch

Feb 27, 2018
Favorable forecast and range conditions await the launch of the second in a series of four advanced Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites, GOES-S.

SpeedNews Defense & Space

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SpeedNews Defense & Space

Mar 01, 2018
RAYTHEON has $48m U.S. Navy contract for performance-based logistics support of the Phalanx close-in-weapon system.

In Brief

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Sweden Sees Bump In Defense Exports

Mar 01, 2018
Swedish military exports grew 2% in 2017, according to a new report from the Swedish Inspectorate of Strategic Products

Funding & Policy

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DOD Prefers SLCM Response To Moscow’s INF Violation

Feb 27, 2018
The Trump administration would prefer to “preserve the viability” of the INF Treaty with Russia rather than withdraw or commit its own violations, the DOD says.

Operations

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Russia’s Su-57 And The Syrian War Laboratory

Feb 27, 2018
The entry of two Russian Air Force Su-57 fighters into Syria has created a very unique situation.

Business

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International Militaries Becoming Targets For Lessors

Feb 26, 2018
A Portuguese company’s plans to buy Embraer KC-390 airlifters has shone a light on the leasing world’s new target: providing aircraft to global militaries.
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Kopter Looking For Additional Financial Backers

Feb 27, 2018
Kopter Group is looking for additional investors to support the certification and production ramp-up of its SH09 single-engine light helicopter.