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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, June 1, 2020

VOL. 272 NO. 40 June 01, 2020
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Technology

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Karem Tests Full-Scale Rotor For Optimum Speed Tiltrotor

May 29, 2020
A full-scale proprotor incorporating the key features of Karem Aircraft’s Optimum Speed Tiltrotor (OSTR) concept has run on a ground rig in Victorville, California.

Business

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Cobham Buys Tods Aerospace Defense Business

May 29, 2020
Aerospace and defense firm Cobham has snapped up the defense business of British composite manufacturer Tods Aerospace after it was placed into administration.
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Triumph Lays Out Plans To Exit Aerostructures

May 28, 2020
The longtime dismantlement of Triumph Group is about to explode further, with the company collapsing about three dozen sites to nine, workforce cuts of more than 4,000, the sale of aerostructures programs and other actions in the wake of COVID-19.

Daily Briefs

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Daily Briefs

May 29, 2020
Brief news items of interest to aerospace & defense professionals.

In Brief

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DOD Invests $18M In Space Industry Amid COVID-19 Crisis

May 29, 2020
The Pentagon signed two contracts worth $18.45 million under the Defense Production Act for investment in the space industrial base. The department…

Programs

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Mars 2020 Rover Launch On Track Despite Pandemic

May 29, 2020
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, NASA is moving ahead on schedule to make the July-August launch window for the Mars 2020 Perseverance rover.
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SpaceX Starship Prototype SN4 Destroyed In Test

May 29, 2020
A SpaceX Starship prototype exploded and was destroyed on a test stand in Boca Chica, Texas, on May 29, joining three previous company test vehicles lost during pressurization checks. 
Bell
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Bell 429 Proposed for Australian Special Forces Requirement

May 29, 2020
Babcock Australasia is offering Bell’s Model 429 twin-engine light helicopter to meet Canberra’s need for a special operations helicopter platform.

Funding & Policy

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DOD Fills U.S. Navy Secretary Role After Six-Month Gap

May 29, 2020
After six months without a permanent U.S. Navy secretary, the Pentagon swore in Kenneth Braithwaite for the post on May 29.

Operations

RAF Valley
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PC-12 Made Unauthorized Landing at RAF Base

May 29, 2020
A civilian Pilatus PC-12 aircraft made an unauthorized landing at a Royal Air Force (RAF) base in Wales because the aircraft’s pilot wanted to visit a nearby beach.

Fleet Snapshot

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Fleet Snapshot: Global C4ISR Mission Business Jet Fleets

May 29, 2020
Fleet Snapshot

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Upcoming Events

May 29, 2020
Conferences and events for professionals in the aerospace community.