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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, April 26, 2023

VOL. 284 NO. 18 April 26, 2023
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Business

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Air Travel Recovery, Defense Demand Buoy Raytheon Earnings

Apr 25, 2023
Engine unit and aftermarket sales have been brisk, particularly to China, where commercial air traffic has grown since Beijing ended its zero-COVID policy.
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Helibras Seeks Local Expansion After 45th Anniversary In Brazil

Apr 14, 2023
The 4-ton-class H-145 and 6-ton-class H-160 are future potential options for the Brazilian army, which now operates a version of the Airbus AS565 Panther.
General Electric Leap 1B
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GE Aerospace Credits Services For Powering Robust First Quarter

Apr 25, 2023
General Electric's first-quarter 2023 financial results blew past many analyst expectations and underscored its coming focus on aerospace engine services.

Daily Briefs

In Brief

Acting FAA Admin Billy Nolen
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Nolen’s Resignation Adds To FAA’s Turbulence

Apr 24, 2023
The stage is set for a third temporary leader to take charge amid a significant safety-improvement push and critical reauthorization process.

Operations

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Ispace Hakuto-R Lunar Landing Attempt Appears To Fail

Apr 25, 2023
Ispace’s attempted landing of its Hakuto-R spacecraft on the Moon appears to have failed.
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Metrea Marks First Commercial Boom Refueling Event

Apr 25, 2023
The ex-Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) KC-135R topped-off two U.S. Navy Boeing P-8A patrol aircraft.

Programs

Hurjet
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Turkish Hurjet Trainer Makes First Flight

Apr 25, 2023
Turkish Aerospace has conducted the inaugural flight of its Hurjet advanced jet trainer, the first crewed jet aircraft to be wholly developed in Turkey.
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Sikorsky Looks To Take FLRAA Lessons Into FARA Competition

Apr 25, 2023
Sikorsky is staying positive.
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Paraguay Moves To Become First IA-100 Export Customer

Apr 25, 2023
Gen. Arturo Javier Gonzalez Ocampo, the Paraguayan air force commander, signed the declaration on April 19.
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Liebherr, Safran Join Eurodrone Supplier List

Apr 25, 2023
Liebherr and Safran have joined the growing list of suppliers for the Eurodrone medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) uncrewed aircraft system (UAS).
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Why The USAF Wants To Change How Acquisitions Can Begin

Apr 25, 2023
As the Pentagon rolled out its budget proposal earlier this spring, the U.S. Air Force was circulating its own legislative proposal to other services.

Funding & Policy

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Space Force Bets On Two Programs For Resilient Data Transport

Apr 24, 2023
The U.S. Air Force needs to develop resilient space-based data transport, missile warning, tactical surveillance and navigation that can survive attack.

Technology

HDLR hybrid short-haul aircraft concept
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DLR Highlights Sustainable Aircraft Research At Aero Show

Apr 19, 2023
German aerospace center DLR has showcased its research into sustainable aircraft with the unveiling of several concepts at Aero Friedrichshafen.
Dovetail Electric Aviation
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Australia’s Rex Invests In Electric Propulsion Startup Dovetail

Apr 14, 2023
Australia’s Rex Airlines has taken a 20% stake in startup Dovetail Electric Aviation.
Suzhou
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Airbus Opens R&D Center In China To Support Sustainable Aviation

Apr 17, 2023
Airbus has opened a research center in Suzhou, China, as part of its pursuit to develop alternate energy such as hydrogen.
Turkish Aerospace Gokbey T625 helicopter
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Turkish Helicopter Flies With Indigenous Engine

Apr 24, 2023
Turkish Aerospace has completed the first flight of its T625 Gokbey twin-engine utility helicopter, which is equipped with an indigenously produced engine.

Air Forces In Focus