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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, October 16, 2023

VOL. 286 NO. 11 October 16, 2023
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Programs

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NASA Psyche Spacecraft Launches On Mission Of Firsts

Oct 13, 2023
A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket making a debut mission for NASA sent the Psyche spacecraft on a mission to explore a planetary body made mostly of metal.
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VoltAero Begins Building Final Assembly Plant For Hybrid eVTOL

Oct 10, 2023
French startup VoltAero has begun construction of a final assembly plant for its Cassio 330 hybrid electric-vertical-takeoff-and-landing aircraft.
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IG Audit Urges More Aggressive NASA Space Launch System Cost Cutting

Oct 13, 2023
NASA’s IG is calling for the agency to execute a more aggressive contract transition strategy as it works to reduce the cost of future SLS rocket production.

Daily Briefs

In Brief

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GE Delivers Second T901 Engine For FARA Prototypes

Oct 13, 2023
GE Aerospace has delivered the second T901 engine for installation in the U.S. Army’s Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft prototypes.

Business

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Germany Trials Delivery By Drone, e-Bike

Oct 10, 2023
Germany has launched a pilot project combining uncrewed aircraft and electric bikes to deliver groceries to residents.
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Proteus Space Raises $4.2m To Develop AI-Designed Satellites

Oct 12, 2023
Proteus Space, a startup satellite developer, closed a $4.2 million seed round to create an automated, artificial intelligence (AI)-powered system to design ESPA-class satellites in 30 days.
Guardian SC1
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Crop-Duster Startup Guardian Hires Exec From Righthand Robotics

Oct 11, 2023
Massachusetts-based startup Guardian has hired Leif Jentoft from startup Righthand Robotics as its new chief product officer.
Masdar and Boeing agreement
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Two UAE Deals To Boost SAF Prospects, Economic Growth

Oct 06, 2023
The developments come less than two months ahead of the latest edition of the UN climate chance conference, COP28, which will be held in Dubai.

Operations

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Surf Air, Regent Partner To Operate Electric Seagliders In Miami

Oct 12, 2023
Surf Air Mobility has partnered with Regent to establish a regional base for operating electric seaglider services in Miami.
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Netherlands Plans MQ-9 Deployment To Romania

Oct 12, 2023
The unarmed MQ-9s will fly in direct support of NATO’s so-called air-shielding mission, monitoring activity along Ukraine’s borders with alliance member states.
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Initiative To Pave Way For Electric Regional Aviation

Oct 10, 2023
A group of European aviation and mobility organizations have joined forces to jointly pave the way for the introduction of electric regional aviation.

Forecast & Data

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UK CAA Adopting Outcomes-Based Regulations For Drones, AAM

Oct 04, 2023
The UK is moving toward an outcomes-based approach in regulating remotely piloted aircraft systems and the advanced air mobility sector.

Calendar

Fleet Snapshot

Italian Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon
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Fleet Snapshot: Global Eurofighter Typhoon Fighter Fleets + Deliveries 2023-2033

Oct 13, 2023
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