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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, May 20, 2022

VOL. 280 NO. 36 May 20, 2022
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Programs

Future VC-25B
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Next Presidential Aircraft Delayed Again, Up To Three Years

May 19, 2022
The schedule delay for the next presidential aircraft has grown by up to three years as Boeing works through issues on the VC-25B, and the Air Force is programming funds for the existing aircraft to keep it flying to cover the gap.
Airbus Helicopters H160M
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Airbus To Begin H160M Prototype Assembly This Fall

May 19, 2022
Airbus Helicopters is to start assembly after this summer of a prototype for the military version of its H160 twin-engine medium rotorcraft being adopted by the French armed forces.
Puma
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UK Launches Medium Helicopter Contest For Up To 44 Rotorcraft

May 19, 2022
The UK Defense Ministry has launched its long-awaited competition to acquire a new fleet of medium helicopters consolidating several rotary-wing types currently in service.
Dash
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H55 To Provide Batteries For P&WC Hybrid-Electric Demonstrator

May 19, 2022
Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) has selected Swiss-based H55 to supply battery systems for the engine maker’s regional hybrid-electric flight demonstrator program.
Lilium seven-seater eVTOL
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Patent Applications Provide Insights Into Lilium Regional eVTOL

May 19, 2022
The European Patent Office has published 37 applications by Lilium which provide new insight into the design of the German startup’s Lilium Jet electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing aircraft.
Wingcopter
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FAA Approves Wingcopter Airworthiness Requirements

May 11, 2022
The FAA has approved airworthiness criteria for the Wingcopter 198 delivery drone, a key step toward certification of the aircraft, Germany’s Wingcopter said May 11.

Daily Briefs

In Brief

Contracted aircraft to carry infant formula
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Pentagon To Task Commercial Carriers With Airlifting Baby Formula

May 19, 2022
The U.S. military plans to use contracted commercial aircraft to airlift infant formula into the country amid an ongoing shortage, as part of “Operation Fly Formula.”

Business

Perspective
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Space Perspective Lands $17M More For Edge-Of-Space Balloon Tourism

May 19, 2022
Commercial flights are targeted to begin in late 2024, according to the company.
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Ammonia-Fueled, Carbon-Free Propulsion Pursued By Aviation H2

May 11, 2022
Hydrogen is gaining momentum as the zero-emission fuel of the future for aviation but requires massive investment in new infrastructure as well as completely new propulsion systems or aircraft designs to be used to its full potential.

Technology

NH90
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NATO Speed Demands For Future Rotorcraft Put Airbus To The Test

May 19, 2022
Airbus Helicopters believes that NATO demands for a 220-kt. cruise speed for a future medium transport helicopter could drive maximum take-off weights of up to 17 metric tons.

Funding & Policy

Ukraine aid airlift
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Pentagon To Airlift Additional Aid To Ukraine Under New Package

May 19, 2022
The Pentagon on May 19 announced it would airlift more counter-artillery radars, howitzers and other equipment to Ukraine, shortly after the Senate approved a $40.1 billion package of assistance.

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