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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, April 1, 2019

VOL. 268 NO. 1 April 01, 2019
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Funding & Policy

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DOD Details F-15X​ Hourly Cost Versus F-35A

Mar 29, 2019
A Defense Department decision to acquire 144 F-15EX aircraft rests partly on an internal cost comparison with the F-35A that assumes a long-term 51.7% advantage for Boeing’s twin-engined fighter on cost per flying hour, a Joint Staff spokesperson confirms to Aerospace DAILY.
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HASC Chair Requests USAF Delay Launch Services Solicitation

Mar 29, 2019
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Adam Smith (D-Wash.) is concerned the U.S. Air Force launch services procurement strategy will not yield a fair and open competition.
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Space Force Chief Nomination Expected Within Weeks

Mar 29, 2019
U.S. Acting Defense Secretary Pat Shanahan says the executive branch will nominate the Space Force chief of staff in “weeks, not months.”
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Enders: Germany’s Defense Export Rules Risk Isolation

Mar 29, 2019
“We are about to squander European integration,” Airbus CEO Tom Enders said March 29 in Munich. “I am concerned that Germany is isolating itself."
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UK Aerospace Frustrated By Lack of Brexit Progress

Mar 29, 2019
British aerospace and defense trade association ADS has vented frustration at the British Parliament’s continuing chaotic indecision over the country’s departure from the European Union.

SpeedNews Defense & Space

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SpeedNews Defense & Space

Mar 29, 2019
AIRBUS DEFENSE AND SPACE completed construction of Spain-led Characterizing Exoplanet Satellite (CHEOPS) in preparation for launch later this year. its TriFan 600 ducted-fan hyrid-electic VTOL business aircraft.

Programs

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XTI Completes Prototype Hybrid Electric VTOL Business Aircraft

Mar 29, 2019
Startup XTI Aircraft has completed assembly of the 65%-scale proof-of-concept model for its TriFan 600 ducted-fan hyrid-electic VTOL business aircraft.
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Rocket Lab Launches DARPA Tech Demo

Mar 29, 2019
DARPA was the sole customer for Rocket Lab’s fifth Electron mission, which lifted off at 7:27 p.m. EDT from Mahia Peninsula in New Zealand.
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Seaplane Airline To Convert Fleet To Electric Propulsion

Mar 26, 2019
Harbour Air, North America’s largest seaplane airline, has partnered with motor developer MagniX to convert its fleet to electric propulsion.
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Indonesia Wants Six CL-415s For Firefighting

Mar 25, 2019
Indonesia plans to buy six Viking Air CL-415 amphibians for firefighting operations, the country’s air force chief said.

Operations

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Interest Growing in European Multinational Tanker Force

Mar 29, 2019
The Czech Republic could be next to sign up to the program, which already has the backing of Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Norway.
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UPS, Matternet Start Drone Delivery Of Medical Samples

Mar 26, 2019
UPS and drone delivery system developer Matternet have announced the launch of a new service to deliver medical samples by drone.
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NASA Spacewalk Advances ISS Battery Upgrade

Mar 29, 2019
NASA astronauts Nick Hague and Christina Koch teamed March 29 to advance a much-delayed International Space Station (ISS) power storage battery upgrade on the port side of the six-person orbiting science lab.

Program Dossier

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Saab JAS 39 Gripen

Mar 29, 2019
The JAS 39 Gripen is a Swedish, delta-wing canard, single-engine, multirole fighter produced by Saab. As of March 2019, 164 Gripens of all variants were in service across Europe, Africa and Asia.

Calendar of Events

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Upcoming Events

Mar 29, 2019
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.)