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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, April 7, 2021

VOL. 276 NO. 3 April 07, 2021
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Programs

New-Generation Fighter
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After OEM Accord, FCAS Proceeds With Intergovernmental Talks

Apr 06, 2021
Airbus and Dassault Aviation have reached an agreement on how to share work on the Future Combat Air System program, in which France, Germany and Spain are equally involved.
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NASA’s Latest Orion Test Article Goes For Dive

Apr 06, 2021
NASA proceeded with a new round of drop tests on April 6 for the latest version of the Orion crew capsule test article.
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BAE Tests Software-Defined Radio Upgrade For Compass Call

Apr 05, 2021
The Small Adaptive Bank of Electronic Resources was tested during a series of 11 flights aboard an EC-130H Compass Call at Davis Mountain AFB in Arizona. 
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Apophis Asteroid Threat Falls From Risk List

Mar 29, 2021
Apophis, a 1,120-ft.-wide asteroid that was discovered in 2004, had raised concerns that its frequent Earth-crossing orbit could pose an impact threat. But that all went away on March 26.
Lockheed Martin Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon on B-52
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ARRW Booster Botches First Hypersonic Flight Test

Apr 06, 2021
The B-52H crew returned to Edwards AFB Base, California, carrying the still-attached ARRW-booster, which included a weight representative payload for the ARRW hypersonic glide vehicle. 
Tutor
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UK Defense Mulls Zero-Emission Training Aircraft 

Apr 06, 2021
The UK Royal Air Force will consider a zero-emission trainer for its upcoming Telum requirement for a fleet of aircraft to be used for elementary flying training.
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No Date For SpaceX Starlink Commercial Rollout, Shotwell Says

Apr 06, 2021
As SpaceX prepared to deliver its 24th batch of Starlink satellites into orbit this week, President and Chief Operating Officer Gwynne Shotwell said beta trials will continue until the network, designed to deliver high-speed, low-latency internet, is more reliable.
LanzaJet
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LanzaJet Gets Backing From Shell For SAF Production Scale Up

Apr 06, 2021
Oil and gas giant Shell has invested in sustainable aviation fuel producer LanzaJet, joining backers including British Airways and All Nippon Airways. 

Daily Briefs

In Brief

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French Air Force Receives Newest-Standard Airbus A400M

Apr 06, 2021
The French Air and Space Force has received its 18th Airbus A400M transport, the first one including advanced capabilities right from delivery.

Business

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Wisk Accuses Archer Of Stealing eVTOL Trade Secrets

Apr 06, 2021
With more than 100 companies trying to break into the nascent urban air mobility market, it is perhaps inevitable that some of the vehicle designs look similar. But Boeing-backed Wisk sees enough similarities between one of its designs and new entrant Archer’s aircraft that it has filed a lawsuit.
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Korea’s Hanwha Boosts Investment In UAM

Mar 31, 2021
South Korea’s Hanwha Systems plans to invest 450 billion won ($400 million) in urban air mobility over the next three years.

Funding & Policy

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Russia Extends Joint Space Exploration Agreement with U.S.

Apr 06, 2021
The Russian government has approved an extension of its bilateral cooperation with the U.S. on exploration and the use of space for peaceful purposes for 10 more years, until Dec 31, 2030.

Operations

Hawk
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UK To Form Second Qatari Joint Squadron To Support Typhoon Order

Apr 06, 2021
The UK’s Royal Air Force (RAF) is to establish a second joint squadron with the Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF) to support the training of fast jet pilots for the Gulf state. 

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