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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, October 13, 2021

VOL. 278 NO. 8 October 13, 2021
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Sikorsky/Boeing Defiant Reaches 247 Kt. In Test

Oct 12, 2021
The Sikorsky/Boeing Defiant X demonstrator, the team’s entrant for the U.S. Army’s Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft, has flown to a speed of 247 kt., with the engine showing some limited power left to go faster, the companies said Oct. 12.
Boeing CH-47 Chinook
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Composite Blades On Hold For CH-47F Block IIs

Oct 12, 2021
Further development is on hold for the Advanced Composite Rotor Blade for the Boeing CH-47F Block II Chinook, a company official said Oct. 12.
James Webb Space Telescope
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JWST Arrives In French Guiana For Launch

Oct 12, 2021
The cargo ship transporting the James Webb Space Telescope arrived in French Guiana on Oct. 12, completing a 1,500-mi. journey that sets the stage for the observatory’s launch aboard an Arianespace Ariane 5 rocket on Dec. 18.
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Exosonic Developing Supersonic UAS Concept For USAF

Oct 12, 2021
Los Angeles-based startup Exosonic will develop a concept for a purpose-built, supersonic unmanned aircraft system (UAS) under a 15-month, $750,000 U.S. Air Force contract, the company announced Oct. 12.
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Vulcan Rocket Debut Shifts To Mid-2022

Oct 12, 2021
The customer slated to launch on the first flight of United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan rocket now expects to fly in mid-2022.
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U.S. Army, Sikorsky Negotiating Final UH-60 Multiyear Contract

Oct 12, 2021
The U.S. Army and Sikorsky are in negotiations on what is expected to be the final multiyear procurement contract for the UH-60 Black Hawk, with an award expected early next year.
C295
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Serbia To Buy Two Airbus C295 Transports

Oct 12, 2021
Serbia’s government has said it will soon sign agreements with Airbus to purchase two C295 airlifters and increase its buy of H145 light helicopters.
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USAF Completes First Drop Tests On New Penetrator Bomb

Oct 12, 2021
A new 5,000-lb. penetrator has completed a series of release tests, paving the way for the U.S. Air Force development program to enter production later this year.
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Airbus Begins Producing Skynet 6A Satellite

Oct 12, 2021
Airbus has started production of the UK’s new £500 million ($679.5 million) Skynet 6A satellite, which is due for launch in 2025. 
Xwing
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Xwing, Inmarsat Plan Satcom For Autonomy

Oct 06, 2021
Inmarsat and U.S. startup Xwing have signed a memorandum of understanding to pursue development of a dedicated satellite communications terminal and associated services for autonomous aircraft.

Daily Briefs

In Brief

2030
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French President Adds Pressure To Airbus’ Hydrogen Plans

Oct 12, 2021
French president Emmanuel Macron says the first commercial aircraft relying on hydrogen should be in service by 2030, earlier than Airbus’ stated target of 2035.

Business

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Rocket Lab Buys Spaceflight Software Specialist Advanced Solutions

Oct 12, 2021
Major small-satellite launcher Rocket Lab is making good on plowing some of its new publicly provided cash haul into bolt-on acquisitions.
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Skyrora To Launch From Shetland Islands

Oct 12, 2021
UK space launch startup Skyrora has signed agreements to use the SaxaVord spaceport on the Shetland Islands for satellite launch as early as 2022.
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Rolls-Royce Backs German Hybrid-Electric Development Center

Oct 11, 2021
As Rolls-Royce continues its push into electrified propulsion, the engine maker has signed an agreement to establish facilities in Germany for developing, testing and producing hybrid-electric power trains.
AW189
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Libra Buys Back LCI Helo Lessor Stake From KKR

Oct 11, 2021
Lessor LCI Helicopters’ parent has bought out minority stakeholder KKR, returning ownership to the founding Libra Group after seven years, the companies announced Oct. 11.
Emmen
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Former Ruag Aero Machining Division Starts As FitIndustry

Oct 11, 2021
FitIndustry has started Tier 1 operations for major aircraft OEMs after taking over all remaining employees and assets from Ruag International.
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Lyten Eyes Early Aviation Market For Energy-Dense Lithium-Sulfur Battery

Oct 11, 2021
U.S. battery startup Lyten is looking to electric aircraft as a potential early market for its energy-dense lithium-sulfur batteries as it scales up to meet expected demand from the automotive industry by 2025-26.

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