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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, April 29, 2019

VOL. 268 NO. 21 April 29, 2019
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Programs

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U.S. Navy Opens Search For Ship-Launched Decoy

Apr 26, 2019
The Long Endurance Advanced Off-board Electronic Warfare Platform (LEAP) is envisioned as complementary to the ALQ-248 Active Mission Payload for the MH-60 helicopter.
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Poland Orders AW101s For ASW Mission

Apr 26, 2019
The Polish government has signed off on a contract for four AW101 three-engine naval helicopters for anti-submarine warfare and search and rescue missions.
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NASA Safety Panel Stresses Risk Reduction In Moon Sprint

Apr 25, 2019
NASA’s Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel is urging that neither policy makers nor NASA cut corners affecting crew safety and tech risk in the White House’s plans to accelerate a lunar return.
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Japan-U.S. Joint Venture Unveils High-Altitude UAS Family

Apr 25, 2019
A Japanese-U.S. partnership has unveiled a vision for launching a family of stratospheric, solar-powered UAS to provide mobile comm and remote sensing services.
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Leonardo Secures Egyptian Order For AW149

Apr 25, 2019
Egypt has reportedly opted to buy a fleet of AW149 twin-engine utility helos to meet its requirements for a ship-borne tactical transport and assault helo.

SpeedNews Defense & Space

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SpeedNews Defense & Space

Apr 27, 2019
LOCKHEED MARTIN has $723.6m U.S. Army contract for Hellfire missiles for U.S. military, Lebanon, Netherlands, France.

Technology

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Iris Eyes Drone Detect-and-Avoid Market

Apr 27, 2019
After thousands of simulations and mid-air collision test flights, startup Iris Automation has launched the first commercially available computer-vision-based detect-and-avoid systems for unmanned aircraft.
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Ohio Announces BVLOS Drone Testing Near Airport

Apr 26, 2019
The Ohio Unmanned Aircraft Systems Center and AFRL will start testing a ground-based detect-and-avoid radar system supporting long-range drone flights near Ohio’s Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport.

Business

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Cobham Makes Staff Changes, Eyes Stability After KC-46 Issues

Apr 26, 2019
Cobham said qualification of its Wing Aerial Refueling Pod for the KC-46A USAF tanker is “progressing” and testing should wrap up around the middle of 2020.
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Supplier Shortfall At Moog Spurs Charge To Earnings

Apr 26, 2019
Problems with an unidentified supplier forced Moog, a provider of aerospace and defense fluid controls and systems, to report a $9 million charge in its fiscal second quarter of 2019.

Operations

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Fire On Indian Aircraft Carrier Kills Officer

Apr 26, 2019
India’s only serving aircraft carrier, the INS Vikramaditya, caught fire on April 26, killing a naval officer.
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U.S. Airmen Develop New Tech Reaping $500,000 Yearly Savings

Apr 26, 2019
Eight airmen have designed an innovative tool estimated to save the U.S. Air Force roughly $500,000 annually in cowling repairs for the aging Northrop Grumman E-8C J-Stars aircraft.
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CMC To Install Satellite-Based Approach Sensor For 737NGs

Apr 26, 2019
CMC Electronics has received supplemental type certification from Transport Canada to install a satellite-based approach sensor unit on Boeing 737NG airliners.
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Israeli Air Force Prepares To Establish Second F-35 Squadron

Apr 25, 2019
While the Israeli Air Force (IAF) is still debating whether to buy more F-35s, it is getting ready to begin operating its second F-35 squadron.

Calendar of Events

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Upcoming Events

Apr 26, 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.)