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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, October 2, 2020

VOL. 273 NO. 63 October 02, 2020
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Programs

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AFRL Seeks Automotive-Style Common Chassis For Skyborg UAS

Oct 01, 2020
The AFRL calls the UAS chassis the “genus” system, referencing the biological taxonomy for living organisms. Each genus can produce a variety of distinct species, which, in the AFRL’s terminology, refers to subordinate aircraft types.
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Boeing Faces KC-46 Delivery Hiccup

Oct 01, 2020
The U.S. Air Force has halted delivery of one KC-46A Pegasus tanker to the 157th Air Refueling Wing because of “electrical problems,” according to a U.S. senator.
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DOD Modifying RQ-4s For Hypersonic Telemetry Role

Sep 30, 2020
The DOD plans to conduct 40 flight tests over the next four years on several prototypes of hypersonic missiles now in development.
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Israel Delivers First Iron Dome System To U.S. Army

Sep 30, 2020
The Army ordered the Iron Dome systems in August 2019 to plug a gap in defenses against cruise missiles while it continues to shop for a permanent solution.
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State Department OKs V-Bat UAS Sale To Egypt

Oct 01, 2020
The 12 vertical takeoff and landing UAS with six ground stations are included in an MDA system worth an estimated $417 million, the State Department has announced.
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Bell 525 Completing Certification Testing

Oct 01, 2020
Bell is completing certification testing on its Model 525 super medium helicopter, but there is no firm date on when the fly-by-wire helicopter will receive its long-awaited sign off by the FAA. 
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AeroVironment Unveils Switchblade 600 Loitering Missile

Oct 01, 2020
The Switchblade 600 is designed to fly about 40 km in 20 min., then loiter in the target area for another 20 min.
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Electrified R44 Offered As More Rapid Route To UAM

Sep 28, 2020
Seeking an early foothold in the urban air mobility (UAM) market, a program has been launched that provides a pathway through electrification of the Robinson R44 helicopter.

Daily Briefs

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Daily Briefs

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

In Brief

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Coleal Departs Bombardier As Transportation Unit Sale Gains Steam

Oct 01, 2020
Bombardier Aviation President David Coleal is departing the company following a senior management reorganization as Bombardier nears the sale of its transportation division.

Operations

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Delta IV Heavy Launch Scrubbed With Seconds To Spare, Again

Oct 01, 2020
The 235-ft. tall, triple-core booster was 7 sec. away from liftoff at 11:54 p.m. on Sept. 30 when the rocket’s Terminal Countdown Sequencer Rack, which controls the final 10 sec. of the countdown, identified “an unexpected condition,” and stopped the launch.
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Marine Corps KC-130Js To Be Maintained In UK

Oct 01, 2020
The U.S. Marine Corps has selected UK-based Marshall Aerospace and Defense Group to perform depot-level maintenance on its fleet of Lockheed Martin KC-130J Hercules. 

Business

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Bristow Gets SAR Helicopter Contract Extension

Sep 30, 2020
The UK’s Maritime and Coastguard Agency MCA has extended its contract with helicopter operator Bristow for two more years as the agency paves the way for a follow-on agreement. 

Funding & Policy

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FAA Accepts More Industry Standards For Part 23 Certification

Sep 29, 2020
With a growing number of aircraft projects aiming for type certification under its revamped, performance-based Part 23 regulations, the FAA has expanded the list of industry-developed consensus standards that can be used to demonstrate compliance with the rules.

Aviation Week Forecasts

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Aviation Week Forecasts: Legacy Fighters And Future Combat Aircraft Markets

Oct 01, 2020
[Editor’s Note: This analysis is the first in a five-part series exploring the global legacy fighter market.] As news broke on Sept. 15 that a full…