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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, July 25, 2019

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Programs

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Bulgarian President Vetoes F-16 Purchase

Jul 24, 2019
Bulgarian President Rumen Radev, a former fighter pilot himself, said July 23 he had vetoed the decision because “the terms of the contract were not sought, and no public consensus was reached."
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Colombian Air Force Names Bidders For Kfir Replacement

Jul 24, 2019
The Eurofighter Typhoon, Lockheed Martin F-16 and Saab Gripen are being evaluated to replace a fleet of aging Israel Aerospace Industries Kfir fighters.
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Leonardo Secures IFR Approvals For AW119 Naval Trainer

Jul 24, 2019
The IFR certification is a result of modifications completed through an FAA supplemental type certificate for Leonardo's TH-119 version of the aircraft, which features a Genesys Aerospace cockpit avionics suite.
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DOD To Compensate F-35 Suppliers For Turkey Costs

Jul 23, 2019
The U.S. government will compensate F-35 suppliers for any financial costs caused by the expulsion of Turkey from the program, a Lockheed Martin executive says.
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GE Enters Hybrid Power Arena With XTI Trifan

Jul 23, 2019
GE Aviation is entering aviation’s hybrid electric power market with the selection of its brand-new Catalyst turboprop by XTI Aircraft as the heart of the propulsion system for the XTI TriFan 600.

SpeedNews Defense & Space

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SpeedNews Defense & Space

Jul 24, 2019
THALES ALENIA SPACE and TELESPAZIO have Italian Space Agency contract to develop Ital-GovSatCom communications satellite, part of Italy’s “Space Economy” initiative.

In Brief

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Lockheed Martin Fields Safety Upgrade For F-35A Fleet

Jul 25, 2019
A crash-preventing upgrade for the Lockheed Martin F-35A now is being fielded after a nine-month test phase, program officials announced July 24.

Funding & Policy

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Esper, Thornberry Agree $738B Defense Budget Can Work

Jul 24, 2019
Defense Secretary Mark Esper and House Armed Services Committee Republican leadership agree that a $738 billion fiscal 2020 Pentagon budget topline is a sufficient compromise.
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UK Aerospace Concerned As Johnson Becomes PM

Jul 24, 2019
Britain’s aerospace industry has cautiously welcomed the appointment of new British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, but worries remain about the threat of a no-deal Brexit on Oct. 31.

Business

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Defense And Services Alleviate Boeing Gloom

Jul 24, 2019
While Boeing’s embattled commercial division continues to incur record losses associated with the prolonged grounding of the 737 MAX, the company’s defense, space and services sectors have bolstered the latest quarter by generating combined revenues of more than $11 billion and winning more than $8 billion in new orders and contracts.
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Collins Performance Cited In UTC’s Strong Q2

Jul 23, 2019
Strong performances from its legacy aerospace business and the recently integrated Rockwell Collins line helped propel United Technologies Corp. (UTC) to “another strong quarter.”

Technology

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Olis, Tethers Unlimited Partner On Space Robots

Jul 23, 2019
The companies say their partnership is expected to produce a viable, remotely operated robotic solution for space habitats such as the International Space Station by as early as next year.

Program Dossier

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Su-57

Jul 24, 2019
The Su-57, also known as the PAK FA (Perspektivny Aviatsionny Kompleks Frontovoy Aviatsii–“Prospective Airborne Complex of Frontline Aviation”), is a Russian fifth-generation fighter.