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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, November 22, 2021

VOL. 278 NO. 36 November 22, 2021
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Programs

Boeing P-8 assembly line
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Boeing To Slow 737-Based Military Aircraft Production

Nov 19, 2021
Boeing plans to slow production of militarized 737 aircraft to 12 per year from 18 beginning in April as demand for the P-8A Poseidon slows and other military versions have not been ordered.
Leonardo C-27 Spartan
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Slovenia Buying C-27J Through Italian Government Deal

Nov 19, 2021
Slovenia has ordered a single Leonardo C-27J Spartan turboprop airlifter to bolster its air transport capability.
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Aerosud Partners On Samad VTOL Cargo UAV

Nov 18, 2021
South African aerostructures manufacturer Aerosud aviation has signed a memorandum of understanding with UK startup Samad Aerospace for the development and manufacture of the Starling Cargo unmanned aircraft.
Indonesian A400M concept
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Indonesia Finally Signs A400M Deal For Two Aircraft

Nov 18, 2021
After years of rumors, Airbus has confirmed the Indonesian Ministry of Defense has ordered two Airbus A400M transport aircraft and signed a letter of intent for four more. The contract, which includes a maintenance and training support package, takes effect in 2022.
Spirit of Innovation
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Rolls-Royce Claims Electric-Powered World Speed Record

Nov 19, 2021
Rolls-Royce claims it has broken the world speed record for an electric-powered aircraft­—555.9 kph (345.4 mph)—with its £6 million ($8.1 million) Spirit of Innovation.
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Norway Receives Its First P-8A

Nov 19, 2021
Norway on Nov. 18 accepted its first of five Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, the first operator of the modern sub hunter in Scandinavia as Russia develops more silent and capable submarines.
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NATO Extends Military Cargo Contract

Nov 19, 2021
NATO has extended its contract with Ukraine’s Antonov Airlines to use its fleet of heavylift aircraft to carry military cargo for the alliance.

Daily Briefs

In Brief

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German Startup Begins Production Of New-Design Autogyro

Nov 18, 2021
German startup Fraundorfer Aeronautics has begun production of its Tensor 600X two-seat autogyro.

Funding & Policy

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SDA Warns Long-Term CR Could Delay Tranche 0

Nov 19, 2021
The Space Development Agency (SDA) is looking forward to 2022 as a year of massive growth, integration into the U.S. Space Force and the first launches of its Tranche 0 transport layer satellites. But many of its plans could be in limbo as Congress faces an impending deadline to pass a spending bill.
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RAF Steps Up SAF Usage

Nov 19, 2021
The UK’s Royal Air Force has conducted a series of flights with sustainable aviation fuels as part of initial trials to try to reduce its carbon footprint. 

Business

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Arch Precision Components Buys Storied Metalcraft Technologies

Nov 18, 2021
Aerospace and defense supplier Arch Precision Components is continuing its roll up of manufacturing assets with the Nov. 17 announcement that it has acquired premier sheet metal fabricator Metalcraft Technologies.
dream chaser in space concept
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New Funding To Underpin Sierra Space Growth Plan

Nov 19, 2021
Sierra Space’s expansive goal of developing a space transport and habitation ecosystem has received a major boost with the successful raising of a $1.4 billion Series A capital investment.
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Aegis Aerospace Aspires To Be Game Changer At Moon

Nov 15, 2021
The airless lunar environment will require some customized assessments by those inspired to initiate scientific inquiries or invest in the commercial ventures that NASA hopes will help it establish a sustained human presence at the Moon. This is where Houston’s Aegis Aerospace believes it could become game changing.
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Israeli UAV Control Startup Xtend Raises $20M In Venture Capital

Nov 17, 2021
Xtend, an Israeli-linked UAV operator system startup that aims to use artificial intelligence to help extend the use and range of unmanned vehicles, has raised $20 million in Series A funding, the company announced Nov. 16.

Operations

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Partners Demo Autonomous Blood Delivery To Field Medics

Nov 17, 2021
The ability to deliver whole blood by unmanned aircraft over long distances to medics treating traumatic injuries in the field has been demonstrated by L3Harris and Near Earth Autonomy.

Fleet Snapshot

PLAAF Xian H-6K
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Fleet Snapshot: Global Bomber Fleets + Deliveries 2021-2031

Nov 19, 2021
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