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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, April 13, 2022

VOL. 280 NO. 9 April 13, 2022
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Programs

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USAF Confirms Multiple B-21s Included In Fiscal 2023 Request

Apr 12, 2022
The U.S. Air Force has confirmed the fiscal 2023 budget request includes funding for multiple Northrop Grumman B-21 bombers in the first annual lot of low-rate initial production.
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U.S. Army May Revive 5GAT Target Program

Apr 12, 2022
The U.S. Army may seek to revive a program canceled two years ago and produce a stealthy aerial target to be used for testing and training.
ZeroAvia
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ZeroAvia Partners For Hydrogen Regional Demonstration In California

Apr 04, 2022
Hydrogen-electric propulsion startup ZeroAvia has partnered with zero-emission vehicle refueling company ZEV Station to develop a hydrogen refueling infrastructure for airports in California.

Daily Briefs

In Brief

Business

Wheels
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Brussels Waves Through Parker-Meggitt Merger With Conditions 

Apr 12, 2022
Parker Hannifin has committed to divest its aircraft wheels and brakes business to secure European Commission approvals for its acquisition of UK-based aerospace supplier Meggitt. 
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EHang Targets Asia For AAM Expansion

Apr 12, 2022
Benefiting perhaps from steadily improving relations between China and Indonesia, EHang has secured its largest commitment to date from an Asian customer with preorders for 100 EH216 autonomous air taxis from Prestige Aviation, an Indonesian aircraft sales and management company.
PC-24
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General Aviation Boom Boosts Pilatus Results

Apr 11, 2022
Swiss aircraft manufacturer Pilatus claimed its highest-ever revenues in 2021 but the company warns that it is now facing supply chain bottlenecks. 
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Archer Partners With Hexcel On eVTOL Composites

Apr 07, 2022
Hexcel has signed a letter of intent with Archer Aviation to provide high-performance carbon fiber materials for the electric vertical takeoff and landing startup’s production air taxi.

Technology

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AFRL Responsive Space Aerospike Flight Tests On Track For 2023

Apr 11, 2022
Two prototype vehicles powered by aerospike rocket engines are on track to flight test the propulsion technology for the first time in 2023 under a U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) project targeting rapid launch capability using modular engine architectures.
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Cyclorotor Propulsion Enables Urban Package Deliveries

Apr 12, 2022
Austrian startup CycloTech and Japanese package carrier Yamato have completed a study into the feasibility of developing an uncrewed cargo aircraft using thrust-vectoring cyclorotor propulsion to operate in confined urban areas, even in high winds.
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DIU Seeks On-Orbit Satellite Refueling, Bulk Fuel Depot Ideas

Apr 11, 2022
The Defense Innovation Unit has released a request for information seeking commercial on-orbit satellite refueling and bulk fuel depot ideas as part of its “RAPIDS Refueling and Fuel Depot” project.
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Thales Alenia Space, Aiko To Develop A.I. For Spacecraft

Apr 08, 2022
Artificial intelligence programs are well suited for dealing with the deluge of data generated by space systems, according to the companies.

Funding & Policy

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China, Russia Want Space Superiority With Anti-Satellite System, DIA Says

Apr 12, 2022
Chinese and Russian capabilities in space grew 70% between 2019 and 2021, as both countries are seeking to establish superiority on orbit and beyond, the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency warns in a new report.

Operations

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NASA Astronaut Vande Hei Reflects On Record-Setting Mission

Apr 05, 2022
NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei says his U.S. record-setting 355-day mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will help provide valuable insights into the physical and mental challenges of future human expeditions to Mars and other deep space destinations.

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