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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, February 15, 2022

VOL. 279 NO. 31 February 15, 2022
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The Weekly Debrief

Norse Atlantic Boeing 787-9
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Daily Memo: Vlad The Invader And The Titanium Ghost

Feb 14, 2022
It is déjà vu all over again for the aerospace world when it comes to Russia, Ukraine and titanium. So what should industry stakeholders take away from the conflict’s potential effects on aerospace’s prospects?

Daily Briefs

In Brief

Programs

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Lockheed Martin Walks Away From Aerojet Acquisition

Feb 14, 2022
Cites U.S. lawsuit as roadblock.
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U.S., British Armies To Cooperate On FVL Studies

Feb 14, 2022
The U.S. and British armies are to work together on joint studies on future rotorcraft requirements.
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Calio Named Raytheon Technologies COO; Eddy Takes Pratt

Feb 15, 2022
The move puts Chris Calio onto the shortlist to succeed Raytheon Chairman, CEO and President Greg Hayes.
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Singapore’s First Upgraded F-16s Enter Service

Feb 14, 2022
Initial deliveries were last June.
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Brazil’s Desaer Picks MagniX For Hybrid-Electric Regional Transport

Feb 08, 2022
Brazilian startup Desaer has partnered with electric propulsion developer MagniX to develop a hybrid-electric version of its planned ATL-100 regional utility transport.
TF-X
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TF-X Mockup Makes Singapore Debut

Feb 13, 2022
Viewing of TAI’s fighter jet highlights bold ambitions.
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Tejas Arrives At Changi For Southeast Asia Sales Push

Feb 13, 2022
HAL’s fighter is the country’s second homegrown fighter.
Vertical
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Leonardo To Produce Fuselage For Vertical’s eVTOL

Feb 08, 2022
Vertical Aerospace has selected Leonardo’s aerostructures division to design, test and manufacture the carbon-composite fuselage for its planned VX4 air taxi.
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Startup Gains Funds For Joined-Wing eVTOL Regional Aircraft

Feb 10, 2022
U.S. startup Odys Aerospace has secured $12.4 million in seed funding to build a subscale demonstrator of an unconventional hybrid-electric aircraft that combines vertical takeoff and landing capability with high cruise efficiency to provide regional range at low operating cost.
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U.S. Air Force Clears BriteCloud For F-16 Operational Tests

Feb 13, 2022
The device includes a miniature DRFM jammer.
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Swiss Hornet Life Extension Program Makes Progress

Feb 14, 2022
Switzerland says it has completed the first of two phased upgrades to its McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C/D legacy Hornet fleet to ensure the type can soldier on through to 2030.

Technology

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India’s PSLV Returns To Flight

Feb 14, 2022
After a year’s hiatus, the Indian Space Research Organization returned its workhorse Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle into service, sending an Earth-observation satellite and two small satellite rideshares into low Earth orbit.
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UK Investigating Alternative Missile Guidance Technologies

Feb 14, 2022
The UK defense ministry is to investigate alternative technologies for the midcourse guidance of missiles that reduce or eliminate reliance on satellite-based navigation systems.
LanzaJet plant
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More SAF Capacity Planned For U.S., Europe

Feb 10, 2022
In a move that will significantly expand the production of sustainable fuels in the U.S., LanzaJet has entered into an agreement to build a 120 million gal.-a-year facility southwest of Chicago.

Business

BELL
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Bell Asia-Pacific Business Bounces Back

Feb 14, 2022
Helo OEM weathers pandemic storm.
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Volocopter Outlines Singapore UAM Plans

Feb 15, 2022
Both tourist trips cross-border flights are the goal.

Operations

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F-22s Deploy To UAE Amid Missile Threats

Feb 15, 2022
The Raptors from the 27th Fighter Squadron at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, touched down Feb. 12 at Al Dhafra Air Base.

Contracts