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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, February 3, 2020

VOL. 271 NO. 21 February 03, 2020
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Programs

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New B-21A Renderings Reveal Diminutive Size Compared To B-2A

Jan 31, 2020
A new rendering of the Northrop Grumman B-21A released by the U.S. Air Force Jan. 31 offers a fresh perspective on the overall size and features of the highly secretive stealth bomber.
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UPS Expands Medical Drone Deliveries To San Diego

Jan 29, 2020
UPS on Jan. 29 said it will expand its drone delivery program to the University of California Health complex in San Diego.
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Audit Warns Of New JWST Launch Delays, Cost Increases

Jan 30, 2020
The NASA-led James Webb Space Telescope faces the prospect of additional delays and cost increases.
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Robinson Aiming For Diesel Power, Open To Electric Helos

Jan 29, 2020
Robinson Helicopter says development of alternate, more fuel-efficient propulsion systems, including potentially electric power, remains a primary goal for the company.

Daily Briefs

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Daily Briefs

Feb 01, 2020
Brief news items of interest to aerospace & defense professionals.

Operations

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Rocket Lab Delivers Classified Payload For NRO

Jan 31, 2020
The flight also demonstrated a guided re-entry of the Electron first stage booster as the company works to make its small-satellite launcher reusable.
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Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus Extends ISS Research

Jan 31, 2020
Northrop Grumman is readying its next cargo delivery to the International Space Station.

Technology

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Wright Developing Megawatt-Scale Power Train For Electric Narrowbody

Jan 31, 2020
Wright Electric has launched development of a 1.5-megawatt, 3-kilovolt power train that will form the foundation of the propulsion system for a 186-seat short-haul electric airliner that the U.S. startup hopes will enter service in 2030.
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Unmanned Cargo Gliders Advance In Military Flight Tests

Jan 30, 2020
An old idea is gaining new attention as two companies report progress in developing cargo gliders.
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Consortium To Develop Road Map For Hybrid-Electric Airliners

Jan 27, 2020
A European consortium of industry and academia will develop a road Map for furthering hybrid-electric propulsion for commercial aircraft under a project funded by the European Commission (EC).
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Ad Astra, Aethera Set Sights On Electric Propulsion Advance

Jan 27, 2020
Ad Astra Rocket Co. is poised to bring the company’s Variable Specific Impulse Magnetoplasma Rocket electric propulsion system to a Technical Readiness Level of 6.

Funding & Policy

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FAA Will Introduce Space Data Integrator In August

Jan 30, 2020
The FAA will introduce a new Space Data Integrator system in August to track space launch and recovery operations in real time with traditional air traffic, Administrator Steve Dickson said.

Business

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MAX Supplier Senior Expects Aero Revenue To Plummet 20% In 2020

Jan 31, 2020
British aerostructures provider Senior warned investors on Jan. 31 that its aerospace revenue this year could drop 20% compared with last year due to the Boeing 737 MAX production halt.
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Stanley Black & Decker Buys Fastener Rollup

Jan 30, 2020
Stanley Black & Decker will break into aerospace and defense and buy Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing, a provider of highly engineered fasteners, latches and other parts for aerospace, for up to $1.5 billion in cash.

Upcoming Events

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Calendar of Events

Feb 01, 2020
Calendar of upcoming events of interest to the aerospace & defense industry.