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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, February 25, 2022

VOL. 279 NO. 38 February 25, 2022
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Operations

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Bloody Day In Ukraine Ends With Russian Advances, Setbacks

Feb 24, 2022
A bloody day of fighting paused shortly after nightfall in Ukraine with Russian invaders advancing across the country, although more rapidly from the south than the east and north, according to Ukrainian officials.
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Russia’s Invasion Of Ukraine Began With Over 160 Missile Strikes–U.S.

Feb 24, 2022
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began with an opening salvo of more than 100 missiles targeting military locations including several airfields, followed by dozens of aircraft entering the country’s airspace to hit military targets and prepare for ground forces, according to a U.S. assessment.
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Kalibr Cruise Missile Strikes Opened Russian Offensive—Ukraine MoD

Feb 24, 2022
Russian armed forces launched an invasion on Ukraine before dawn on Feb. 24 with an opening salvo of 30 3M54 Kalibr cruise missiles, a Ukrainian Ministry of Defense spokesman says.
Wizz
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Eastern European Air Traffic Severely Affected By War In Ukraine

Feb 24, 2022
Air traffic in Eastern Europe has been severely impacted by the consequences of Russia’s Feb. 24 attack on Ukraine. 
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg
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NATO Activates Defense Plans In Response To Russian Invasion Of Ukraine

Feb 24, 2022
The alliance is planning to deploy more military equipment to reinforce Eastern European countries, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says.
Chuguyev
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Russia Launches Deep Air Assault On Ukraine

Feb 24, 2022
Russian military forces launched a sweeping military invasion of Ukraine just before dawn on Feb. 24, with local reports showing an intense barrage of air and artillery attacks while Russian ground forces streamed across Ukraine’s northern, eastern and southern borders.

Daily Briefs

In Brief

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Indian Air Force Sending Tejas Fighters To Europe

Feb 23, 2022
India is deploying its Tejas fighters to Europe for the first time to participate in a multinational exercise in the UK.

Business

Warren East
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Rolls-Royce CEO To Stand Down; Successor Not Named

Feb 24, 2022
Rolls-Royce CEO Warren East plans to leave the company at the end of 2022, triggering a search for his replacement, the company said Feb. 24. 

Programs

Eurodrone
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Long-Awaited Eurodrone Contract Finally Signed

Feb 24, 2022
The signing of the global contract for the four-nation Eurodrone program on Feb. 24 brings to an end nearly a decade of lobbying by industry for governments to fund a European MALE UAS program.
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NASA Targets SLS Rollout For March 17

Feb 24, 2022
NASA is aiming to roll out its first Space Launch System (SLS) rocket to Kennedy Space Center’s (KSC) Launch Complex 39B on March 17 for a key tanking test ahead of launch no sooner than late May on the Artemis I mission.
Hawker
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Australia To Upgrade Hawk Trainers; Infrared Jammers For Transporters

Feb 23, 2022
BAE Systems has been awarded a A$1.5 billion ($1 billion) contract by Canberra to upgrade and lengthen the service life of the Royal Australia Air Force (RAAF) Hawk 127 lead-in fighter trainer through 2031. 
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Asian Charter Platform Yugo Selects Ascendance eVTOL

Feb 23, 2022
Singapore-based private aviation charter company Yugo has signed a letter of intent with Ascendance Flight Technologies for 18 of the French startup’s planned Atea five-seat, hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.
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CAAC Publishes Special Conditions For EHang eVTOL Certification

Feb 23, 2022
Airworthiness regulations with which EHang must comply to type certify its EH216 autonomous air taxi have been published by the Civil Aviation Authority of China, taking the startup a step closer to launching urban air mobility services with its self-flying vehicle.

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