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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, February 16, 2022

VOL. 279 NO. 32 February 15, 2022
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Programs

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Possible USAF E-7 Order Promises FMS Boom, Boeing Says

Feb 15, 2022
A U.S. Air Force order for Boeing E-7s could stimulate new sales overseas if the airborne early warning and control system enters the Foreign Military Sales pipeline for the first time, a Boeing executive said on Feb. 15. 
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Elbit Systems Unveils Hybrid-Electric Skylark In Singapore

Feb 15, 2022
Tail-mounted electric motor newly added.
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Lockheed Martin Eyes Asia-Pacific Multi-Domain Opportunities

Feb 15, 2022
Coordinating between varied forces is one issue.
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Modernized Kamov Ka-32 Utility Helicopter Nears Certification

Feb 11, 2022
The certification of the modernized Kamov Ka-32 utility helicopter is expected to be completed in December 2022, according to Sergey Astapenkov from Mil and the Kamov National Helicopter Center.

Daily Briefs

In Brief

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Russia Launches Space Station Cargo Mission

Feb 15, 2022
Russia’s Progress MS-19 resupply capsule was on course for a Feb. 17 automated docking with the International Space Station following launch from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan carrying almost 3 tons of food, water, propellant and other supplies.

Funding & Policy

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Countering China Requires Analyzing Requirements, USAF Chief Says

Feb 15, 2022
U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall briefed lawmakers in a classified session about developments in Chinese technology, he told an Air Force Association webinar Feb. 15.
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FAA Studies New Automated Flight Rules For eVTOLs

Feb 14, 2022
The FAA is studying the concept of a new set of operational rules and regulations dubbed automated flight rules, which will be designed to handle the huge increase in mainly low altitude air traffic anticipated with the emergence of new generation advanced air mobility vehicles.
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NOAA Predicts Satellite Data Repository By 2024

Feb 11, 2022
Officials with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration expect that a data repository of satellites will be operational by 2024, providing U.S. government agencies and commercial space companies with a resource to prevent potential collisions as the number of spacecraft in orbit grows exponentially.

Business

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Military Prospects Buoy Airbus Helicopter’s Hopes In Asia-Pacific

Feb 15, 2022
OEM aims for one-fifth of the market.
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Virgin Galactic To Restart Selling Rides To Space

Feb 15, 2022
Virgin Galactic on Feb. 16 will reopen ticket sales to the general public for rides to space, the company said.
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ANA Partners With Joby On UAM In Japan

Feb 15, 2022
With eyes on the 2025 World Expo in Osaka, Kansai, Japan is preparing for the introduction of air taxi services.
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Volocopter Secures $1 Billion In Financing For eVTOL Air Taxi Fleet

Feb 10, 2022
Volocopter has secured a commitment for up to $1 billion in financing to build its fleet of electric vertical takeoff and landing passenger and cargo vehicles.

Technology

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Tecnam Flies Hybrid-Electric Testbed

Feb 15, 2022
Italian general aviation manufacturer Tecnam has made its first foray into electric propulsion, revealing a hybrid-electric version of its four-seat P2010 that made its first flight in December.

Operations

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Singapore Trio Trials Shore-To-Ship Drones

Feb 14, 2022
Consortium says it is the world’s first such service.

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