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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, March 16, 2023

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Programs

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GE Engines For FARA Prototypes Delayed Until 2024, U.S. Army Says

Mar 15, 2023
Delivery of the first GE Aerospace T901 engines to Bell and Sikorsky for integration into their FARA prototypes has been delayed until early 2024.
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Tacair Chairman: No Position On USAF’s F-35 Engine Plan Yet

Mar 15, 2023
Rep. Rob Wittman, (R-Va.), says he wants to ensure that lawmakers understand the advantages of the engines.
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NASA, Axiom Space Unveil New Astronaut Spacesuit

Mar 15, 2023
NASA and Axiom Space on March 15 unveiled a new dark-colored astronaut spacesuit.
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SDA To Launch First Satellites, Tranche 0, By End Of March

Mar 15, 2023
The Space Development Agency (SDA) plans to launch its first batch of satellites, Tranche 0, before the end of March.
MBDA CEO Eric Beranger
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MBDA Seeks Alternative Partners For Hypersonic Interceptor Project

Mar 15, 2023
MBDA is to explore other avenues in pursuit of its development of a missile interceptor capable of dealing with hypersonic targets, CEO Eric Beranger says.
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Leonardo Pitches M346 For Future Japanese Trainer Program

Mar 15, 2023
Leonardo has responded to a request for information from the Japanese ministry of defense about a replacement for its Kawasaki T-4 trainers.
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Amazon Unveils Three Terminals For Kuiper LEO Broadband

Mar 14, 2023
Amazon on March 14 unveiled a trio of customer terminals to support the network’s global broadband communications.

Daily Briefs

In Brief

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MintAir, Electron Sign LoI To Sell, Operate eCTOLs in Korea

Mar 08, 2023
The agreement, outlined in a letter of intent (LoI), includes a conditional order for 10 of Electron’s battery-electric, fixed-wing aircraft.

Business

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Virgin Orbit Puts Operations On Hold

Mar 15, 2023
Troubled space launch company Virgin Orbit has temporarily suspended operations and furloughed almost all its staff as it continues efforts to seek new funding.
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TransDigm Buys Transonic Wind Tunnel Services Provider Calspan

Mar 15, 2023
TransDigm Group will buy Calspan, a respected provider of highly engineered testing and technology development services and systems.
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MBDA Adapting To Supply Chain Issues

Mar 15, 2023
The CEO of European missile manufacturer MBDA says the company’s ramp-up in production of weapons has been hindered by supply chain issues.
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Archer Wins Incentives Package, Building eVTOL Production Plant

Mar 07, 2023
Archer Aviation has closed a deal for a local government incentives package.
Darius Adamczyk
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Honeywell’s Adamczyk Turns Over CEO Role To Kapur; M&A Possible

Mar 14, 2023
Darius Adamczyk will hand over the CEO title to Vimal Kapur, currently president and chief operating officer, on June 1.
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NASA Selects Axiom Space For Third ISS Private Astronaut Mission

Mar 15, 2023
NASA has selected Houston-based Axiom Space to conduct a third four-person private astronaut mission to the International Space Station.
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Ferrovial Vertiports CEO Calls For Focus On AAM Ecosystem

Mar 09, 2023
The CEO of Ferrovial Vertiports has called for an industry-wide pivot to focus on building out an ecosystem of infrastructure and services for eVTOLs.

Funding & Policy

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Space Force Setting Up Civil Reserve With Commercial Satellites

Mar 15, 2023
The U.S. Space Force plans to set up an organized reserve of commercial space capabilities to augment military satellites when needed.

Operations

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U.S. Unsure If Russia Meant To Down MQ-9, Recovery Unlikely

Mar 15, 2023
The U.S. is not yet sure if a pair of Russian fighters intended to down an MQ-9 Reaper UAV over the Black Sea on March 14.
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SpaceX Cargo Mission Heads To ISS With Earth On Its Mind

Mar 15, 2023
SpaceX’s 27th NASA-contracted Cargo Dragon resupply mission to the International Space Station is on course for docking early March 16.

Technology

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U.S. Producer Targets Drones, eVTOLs With Silicon-Anode Batteries

Mar 09, 2023
Advanced battery producer American Lithium Energy has secured $13.2 million in funding to expand its U.S.-based manufacturing capacity.

Defense Market Intelligence Notes