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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, August 5, 2021

VOL. 277 NO. 23 August 05, 2021
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Funding & Policy

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Boeing Order Book Driving Timing Of E-3 AWACS Replacement

Aug 04, 2021
The timing of a potential production line shutdown at Boeing is partly driving an urgent near-term decision on when to start replacing the U.S. Air Force’s E-3 AWACS fleet, with the 737NG-based E-7 Wedgetail emerging as a likely, if challenging, candidate. 

Daily Briefs

In Brief

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AeroTEC Joins UH2 To Convert Dash 8 To Hydrogen Propulsion

Aug 04, 2021
Aircraft modification specialist AeroTEC is to lead conversion, flight test and certification of the De Havilland Canada Dash 8 regional turboprop to hydrogen fuel-cell propulsion under a joint effort with Universal Hydrogen.

Programs

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UK Royal Air Force Begins Hunt For VIP Business Jets

Aug 04, 2021
The UK Royal Air Force has begun a search for new VIP aircraft to replace its BAe 146s. 
AGM-183A Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon
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Schedule Impact Unclear After ARRW Test Failure

Aug 04, 2021
U.S. Air Force officials will not know how the latest test failure of a hypersonic missile prototype will impact the schedule until an ongoing root cause investigation is completed, Brig. Gen. Heath Collins said on Aug. 4.
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SpaceX Falcon Super Heavy Moves To Texas Launchpad

Aug 04, 2021
The first orbital-class SpaceX Falcon Super Heavy rocket, outfitted with 29 methane-burning Raptor engines, was moved to its launch mount in Boca Chica, Texas, on Aug. 3.
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F/A-18E/F Budget Add-On Sparks U.S. Navy Backlash

Aug 03, 2021
In comments that may reverberate in the global fighter market, the U.S. Navy’s top aviation requirements officer on Aug. 3 described the Boeing F/A-18E/F as obsolete by the mid-2050s and criticized efforts by some lawmakers to buy more in fiscal 2022.
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India’s Indigenous Aircraft Carrier Begins Sea Trials

Aug 04, 2021
India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier, the future INS Vikrant, has begun sea trials in preparation for the ship’s planned introduction into service in 2022.
Regent
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Is There A Future At Sea For Regional Aviation?

Aug 04, 2021
Startup Regent plans to have a piloted 12-passenger seaglider on the market by 2025 as a replacement for seaplanes and water taxis, followed by a 50-passenger vehicle that the company sees replacing not only ferries, but regional turboprops and jets.

Business

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What Does Sudden Lockheed CFO Departure Mean For Prime?

Aug 04, 2021
Lockheed Martin surprised stakeholders late Aug. 3 when it announced the sudden departure of its chief financial officer, the second in almost as many years, as well as lower earnings per share guidance for the year, albeit due to a one-time financial transaction.
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L3Harris Caps Major Divestiture Run With $185M Sale To Arlington Capital

Aug 04, 2021
The new chief executive of L3Harris Technologies does not expect major mergers or acquisitions in his company’s immediate future, and the so-called sixth prime has largely completed the major divestiture project started two years ago when its two halves came together.

Operations

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Boeing Starliner Launch Date Under Assessment

Aug 04, 2021
Launch of Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner on a long-awaited reflight demonstration to the International Space Station remained on hold while engineers assessed options to address an issue with valves in the spacecraft’s propulsion system.
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Denmark To Base Patrol Aircraft In Greenland Year-round

Aug 04, 2021
Denmark is to permanently station a patrol aircraft in Greenland in a move that reflects the growing military importance of the Arctic region.