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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, July 30, 2024

VOL. 289 NO. 21 July 30, 2024
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The Debrief

Lockheed Martin Building 648
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The Debrief: Our Best Guess About Skunk Works’ Biggest Secret

Jul 29, 2024
A Lockheed Martin classified contract that involves a “highly complex design and systems integration” project has fallen $45 million deeper into red ink.

Daily Briefs

In Brief

Operations

spacex starlink launch
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Falcon 9 Returns To Flight With Trio Of Starlink Launches

Jul 29, 2024
SpaceX ended a two-week grounding of the world’s busiest rocket fleet with a trio of Falcon 9 launches over the weekend, dispatching Starlink satellites into orbit.
b-1b bomber crash site
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USAF: Pilot Errors, Unhealthy Safety Culture Caused B-1B Loss

Jul 25, 2024
Multiple pilot errors, preceded by an unhealthy organizational culture within one of the few U.S. Air Force B-1B squadrons, caused a crash landing and complete loss of a bomber in January, according to a new report.
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Perseverance Mars Rover Collects Most Promising Sample Yet

Jul 25, 2024
“This rock could potentially be very important,” says Ken Farley, Perseverance project scientist.

Programs

Anduril rendering of CCA aircraft
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U.S. Air Force Awards CCA Autonomy Contracts

Jul 29, 2024
The Air Force has awarded contracts to five companies to develop the autonomy software to be used to fly its first increment of Collaborative Combat Aircraft,
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U.S. Air Force Weighing Engine Options For Future Mobility Fleet

Jul 29, 2024
The U.S. Air Force’s engine office says it is open to all option to power a future air refueling aircraft and a potential re-engining of the C-17 as requirements are refined.
Aalto Zephyr
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UK Regulator Approves Zephyr Manufacturer Design Organization

Jul 29, 2024
Airbus’ high-altitude pseudo-satellite (HAPS) spinoff Aalto has won design organization approvals (DOA) from the UK Civil Aviation Authority.
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With The End Of AETP, USAF Engine Office Prioritizing NGAP

Jul 29, 2024
Pressure is mounting on Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion effort to keep new U.S. development of fighter power plants going.
KF-21EX
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KAI Tweaks KF-21EX Design To Reduce Cost

Jul 26, 2024
KAI is studying how to modify the design of the KF-21EX, the future Block 3 version of its KF-21 fighter, to ensure the program remains cost-effective.

Funding & Policy

(L-R) US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, Japan's Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa and Defense Minister Minoru Kihara pose for a photo during a meeting at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on July 29, 2024
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U.S., Japan Exploring Patriot, Amraam Co-Production

Jul 29, 2024
Japan and the U.S. are exploring co-production opportunities to address production capacity shortfalls on some key munitions.

Business

CAE aviation training center
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CAE CFO Leaving As Trainer Faces Challenging Quarterly Report

Jul 26, 2024
The imminent departure of CAE CFO Sonya Branco follows other recent sub-CEO management changes at the Montreal company, including the appointment of a new COO.
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First Loar Public Acquisition Is Applied Avionics For $385M

Jul 19, 2024
Newly public Loar Holdings is buying Applied Avionics of Fort Worth for $385 million in cash.
Bombardier
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Bombardier Swings To Profit Of $19 Million In Q2

Jul 25, 2024
Bombardier swung to a profit of $19 million in the second quarter (Q2) thanks to rising business jet deliveries and aftermarket revenue.

Contracts