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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, April 14, 2023

VOL. 284 NO. 10 April 13, 2023
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Programs

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Brazil Opens Early Talks With Sweden For More Gripens

Apr 13, 2023
The comments come a year after air force officials proposed to add four F-39s to the first batch, then acquire a second batch of 26.
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UK Releases More Cash For GCAP Development

Apr 13, 2023
The £656 million ($822 million) contract was awarded to BAE Systems on April 14.
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Embraer Unveils NATO-Compliant A-29N Super Tucano

Apr 12, 2023
The launch of the A-29N during the LAAD Defense and Security event on April 12 comes as Portugal has started shopping for a close air support aircraft.
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Argentina To Roll Out New Basic Trainer In 2024

Apr 12, 2023
The all-composite IA-100 Malvina is being developed to replace the long-retired Beechcraft T-34 Mentor for the Argentine air force.
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Brazilian Firm Starts Developing 6,000 lb.-Thrust Turbofan Engine

Apr 13, 2023
Jacarei, Brazil-based Turbomachine is seeking investors to move the design of the TF6000 turbofan into to the development phase.
Samoom
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Brazil’s Akaer Emerges As Saudi Samoom UAS Designer

Apr 13, 2023
Akaer and Intra are scheduled to fly the first Samoom by the end of the year, but the timing could be extended.

Daily Briefs

In Brief

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New Zealand Startup Flies Stratospheric UAV

Apr 12, 2023
New Zealand startup Kea Aerospace has begun flight testing the country’s first solar-powered stratospheric uncrewed aircraft.

Funding & Policy

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Chilean Air Force Seeks Data On Light Helicopters To Replace UH-1H

Apr 13, 2023
The Chilean Air Force is embarking on a replacement program for its Bell UH-1H single-turbine helicopters that have been in service for more than 50 years.
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Berlin OKs Poland’s Transfer Of Ex-East German MiG-29s To Ukraine

Apr 13, 2023
The German government has approved a Polish request to hand over five Mikoyan MiG-29 “Fulcrum” fighters to Ukraine.
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French Aerospace Programs May Be Trimmed Despite Budget Hikes

Apr 13, 2023
The country’s latest military programming law was presented to the Council of Ministers on April 4.

Business

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Iceye Considering Brazilian Supplier For Satellite Components

Apr 12, 2023
Iceye plans to sign a memorandum of understanding with Orbital Engenharia, a Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil-based rocket maker, on April 12.
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Atherton Replacing Snyder As Bell’s CEO

Apr 12, 2023
Lisa Atherton, Bell’s chief operating officer, has been named the rotorcraft company’s next CEO. 
Viceroy
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Seaplane Startup Regent Adds Muilenburg, Neeleman As Advisors

Apr 13, 2023
Former Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg and serial airline entrepreneur David Neeleman have joined electric seaplane startup Regent's advisory board.

Operations

PLAAF Xian H-6K
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China Wraps Up Wargames Around Taiwan

Apr 11, 2023
Known as Joint Sword, this iteration was arguably more low key than the 2022 edition.
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ZeroAvia Details Launch Plan, Product Road Map

Apr 10, 2023
Hydrogen-electric propulsion developer ZeroAvia has provided details of its launch platform and product road map for the first time.

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