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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, August 21, 2020

VOL. 273 NO. 34 August 21, 2020

Technology

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AI Dominates Human F-16 Pilot In Mock Dogfights

Aug 20, 2020
The AI program developed by Alpha Dogfight finalist Heron Systems won all five mock dogfights against the human-controlled aircraft, rendering the fighter pilot obviously confused after the first four defeats. 
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FlyZero Study To Position UK Industry For Role On Net-Zero Airliner

Aug 14, 2020
The UK’s year-long FlyZero feasibility study will help position its industry to participate in developing a zero-carbon emissions commercial aircraft for the 2030s, according to the country’s Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI).

Daily Briefs

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Daily Briefs

Aug 20, 2020
Brief news items of interest to aerospace & defense professionals.

In Brief

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ULA Delta IV To Carry NRO Spacecraft to Orbit

Aug 20, 2020
A United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy is scheduled to launch a classified satellite for the National Reconnaissance Office during a launch window…

Programs

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DOD Official: F-35 Sale To Poland May Quicken Future Deal Closings

Aug 20, 2020
The sale of Lockheed Martin F-35s to Poland paves the way for future Joint Strike Fighter deals to close within six months of the initial agreement.
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NASA To Evaluate Blue Origin Human Lunar Lander Hands-On

Aug 20, 2020
The combined 40-ft.-plus structure includes the Blue Origin lander and the Lockheed Martin ascent module that is expected to house NASA’s Artemis astronaut crews during their initial, weeklong lunar sorties.
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Hypersonic Mayhem Linked To Multi-Cycle Air-breathing Engine

Aug 20, 2020
The acknowledgment is the clearest indication that Mayhem will serve as a testbed for dual-mode or turbine-based combined cycle (TBCC) hypersonic propulsion systems. 

Funding & Policy

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Five Companies Eligible To Sell Small UAS To U.S. Government

Aug 20, 2020
The sUAS will be available from the General Services Administration, or the military can purchase them using other transaction authority.
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SpaceX Still Pursuing Lawsuit Against U.S. Air Force

Aug 20, 2020
SpaceX is sticking by its lawsuit against the U.S. military for its decision not to award it one of three design and development contracts awarded two years ago, saying the decision has inflicted “substantial harm” on the company.

Business

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Urban Aeronautics Partners With Air Ambulance Operator On VTOL

Aug 20, 2020
Israel’s Urban Aeronautics has signed an agreement with U.S.-based emergency air transport provider Hatzolah Air to develop a version of its CityHawk air taxi for emergency medical service applications.

Operations

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NTSB Counts Three Confirmed And Three Suspected Drone Collisions

Aug 19, 2020
FAA receives more than 100 reports of drone sightings by pilots, citizens and police each month—it lists more than 400 in its latest report, for the April-June period.

Aviation Week Forecasts

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Aviation Week Forecasts: Trainer & Light Combat Aircraft MRO By Region 2020-2029

Aug 20, 2020
AVIATION WEEK NETWORK forecasts that the world’s fleet of western-designed trainer and light combat aircraft (LCA) will generate $48.9 billion in…