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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, June 9, 2023

VOL. 284 NO. 49 June 09, 2023
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Programs

U.S. Air Force Boeing KC-46
article

Costs Rising For KC-46 Boom Fix As RVS Design Faces Continued Delays

Jun 08, 2023
USAF and Boeing are seeing the costs increase for a needed boom redesign for the KC-46 tanker as well as delays for the new Remote Vision System.
Bell 360 Invictus and Sikorsky Raider attack helicopters
article

U.S. Army Seeks Combined Survivability Payload For FARA

Jun 08, 2023
The goal is to achieve size, weight and power savings for Future Armed Reconnaissance Aircraft and other existing Army rotorcraft, the RFI says.
Vulcan rocket hot fire
article

ULA Vulcan Rocket Engine Hot Fire Sets Stage For Debut Launch

Jun 08, 2023
United Launch Alliance has completed a 6-sec. hot fire of the methane-burning BE-4 engines that power the first stage of its new Vulcan rocket.
U.S. Force Boeing F-15
article

GAO: Production Issues Have Delayed F-15EX Deliveries

Jun 08, 2023
Production issues are causing a delay in deliveries of the first lot of Boeing F-15EX fighters to the USAF as negotiations continue for follow-on lots.
U.S. Air Force Sentinel concept
article

GAO: Northrop, USAF Discussing Sentinel Schedule Changes

Jun 08, 2023
Development of the USAF’s intercontinental ballistic missile is falling behind schedule due to issues including workforce and infrastructure challenges.

Daily Briefs

In Brief

Newark Liberty airport
article

Wildfire Smoke Thickens, Delays More U.S. Air Traffic

Jun 08, 2023
For a second day, wildfire smoke drifting south from Canada prompted air quality warnings and impacted flights along the U.S. East Coast. 

Technology

Gitai lunar manipulator and rover
article

Gitai Demos Rover With Robotic Arm In Simulated Regolith Chamber

Jun 08, 2023
Gitai USA has demonstrated its lunar rover-mounted inchworm robotic arm scooping simulated regolith and grabbing Moon rocks.

Business

Turkish Aerospace aircraft
article

After Four-Year Pause, Industry Returns To Paris Air Show

Jun 08, 2023
After a four-year hiatus, the Paris Air Show kicks off on June 19 with a renewed presence of U.S., Turkish and Chinese companies.
MB Aerospace engine components
article

Barnes To Buy MB Aerospace In Another Engine Acquisition

Jun 06, 2023
U.S. multi-industrial provider Barnes is buying engine components specialist MB Aerospace in a deal worth $740 million.
Inmarsat GX7, 8 & 9
article

Inmarsat, Viasat Move To Integration Phase

Jun 07, 2023
After telecommunications satellite operator Viasat closed the acquisition of Inmarsat May 31, the two companies have been planning how to merge.

Funding & Policy

Norwegian Lockheed MArtin F-35
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Air Defenses, Long-Range Fires Called Top Norway Defense Priorities

Jun 08, 2023
Norway advised to invest in an expanded ground-based air-defense capability, uncrewed air systems and long-range precision fires.
United Launch Alliance Vulcan spacecraft
article

Space Force Splits 12 Missions Between ULA And SpaceX

Jun 08, 2023
United Launch Alliance and SpaceX will split the dozen launch contracts under the National Space Security Launch (NSS) Phase Two program.
FAA headquarters building
article

FAA Proposes eVTOL Pilot Training, Operating Standards

Jun 07, 2023
The FAA has published a long-awaited document outlining proposed pilot training and operating standards for eVTOL aircraft.

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