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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, September 4, 2020

VOL. 273 NO. 44 September 04, 2020
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Programs

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UK Makes Investment In AESA Radar for Typhoon

Sep 03, 2020
The European Common Radar System (ECRS) Mk. 2 will provide the UK Typhoon fleet with electronic attack and warfare capabilities beyond the ECRS Mk. 1 sensor for the German and Spanish air forces.
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U.S. Navy Moves Up Fix For F-35B Hover Thrust

Sep 03, 2020
A study contract will be awarded to P&W to identify a solution to a known thrust deficiency that affects Lockheed Martin F-35Bs in hover on hot days.
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Tokyo Studies Tiltrotor To Link City With Island Chain

Sep 02, 2020
Tokyo’s Metropolitan Government is studying whether Leonardo’s AW609 commercial tiltrotor could be used to link the city with a remote island archipelago.
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As Mars Calls, More Listen

Sep 02, 2020
Three Mars mission launches in July kicked off a promising and challenging decade for the exploration of the red planet, one potentially setting the stage for a global human exploration campaign in the 2030s.

Daily Briefs

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Daily Briefs

Sep 04, 2020
Brief news items of interest to aerospace & defense professionals.

In Brief

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Embraer Lays Off 900 Staff; Cites Pandemic, Boeing Deal Collapse

Sep 03, 2020
Aircraft manufacturer Embraer is laying off 900 employees in Brazil, the equivalent of 4.5% of its global workforce, according to a Sept. 3 statement.

Operations

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SpaceX Adds 60 Satellites To Starlink Constellation

Sep 03, 2020
SpaceX sent a batch of 60 Starlink satellites into orbit on Sept. 3 as the company looks toward public beta rollout of high-speed internet service this year.
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Vega Launches 53 Satellites In Rideshare Mission

Sep 03, 2020
The launch was shared among 21 customers. Applications for the spacecraft range from Earth observation to telecommunications to science, technology and education.

Technology

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AFWERX Seeks Female Aircrew Relief System

Sep 03, 2020
The U.S. Air Force is offering up to $1.5 million for a system to help female aircrew relieve themselves while flying.
Universal
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Startup Tackles Infrastructure Barrier To Decarbonizing With Hydrogen

Aug 27, 2020
To kick-start the market, startup Universal Hydrogen plans to convert ATR 42 and De Havilland Canada Dash 8-300 regional aircraft to hydrogen fuel-cell propulsion to pump-prime demand.
Mahepa
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European Project Ready To Fly Modular Hybrid-Electric Propulsion Testbed

Sep 02, 2020
The first of two aircraft fitted with a modular hybrid-electric propulsion system developed under a European research program is expected to fly in September.

Aviation Week Forecasts

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Aviation Week Forecasts: PLAAF vs. USAF

Sep 03, 2020
On Sept. 1st the U.S. Department of Defense published the latest version of its annual report detailing recent developments in Chinese military…