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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, August 26, 2024

VOL. 289 NO. 40 August 26, 2024
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Programs

Airbus MRTT taking off from runway
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NATO’s MRTT Fleet To Grow To 13 Aircraft

Aug 23, 2024
NATO looks set to purchase a further three Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft to bolster the alliance’s Multinational MRTT Unit.
Hermeus Quarterhorse taxi
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Hermeus Marks Progress With Quarterhorse Taxi Testing

Aug 23, 2024
The hypersonic aircraft developer has completed low-speed taxi tests of its Quarterhorse Mk. 1 vehicle ahead of flight tests planned for later this year.
Rocket taking off
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AAC Clyde Space Targets 2025 For First Cyclops Satellite Launch

Aug 23, 2024
The company plans to launch the first of its forestry monitoring spacecraft in 2025 after supplier issues delayed the mission from this year.
magnix electric demonstrator
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MagniX Unveils De Havilland Dash 7 For Hybrid Demo Campaign

Aug 23, 2024
MagniX unveiled a Dash 7 that it plans to convert to a hybrid aircraft by replacing two of its four turboprop engines with electric powertrains.

Daily Briefs

In Brief

Operations

New Shepard rocket taking off
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Blue Origin Sets Aug. 29 For Next New Shepard Launch

Aug 23, 2024
The company has resolved a problem that impaired operation of one of the three parachutes on the last flight of its New Shepard suborbital spacecraft.

Funding & Policy

FAA
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FAA Levies Fines For Rogue Drone Flights

Aug 23, 2024
The FAA said Aug. 23 that it has assessed $341,413 in civil penalties for improper drone operations since late 2022.
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Longtime NASA Commercial Space Chief McAlister Out

Aug 22, 2024
NASA has replaced its longtime Commercial Space Division chief Phil McAlister, who oversaw the agency’s Commercial Crew and other programs.

Technology

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SandboxAQ Advances Quantum-Based Magnetic Navigation

Aug 16, 2024
The U.S. Air Force has awarded startup SandboxAQ additional funding to further develop its quantum-sensor magnetic navigation system.

Business

EHang eVTOL
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EHang Sees Revenues Take Off As eVTOL Production Ramps Up

Aug 22, 2024
EHang has received preorders for more than 1,100 aircraft in the Chinese market and is ramping up output after securing production certification in April.
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Archer Details Stellantis Funding Commitment; Raises $175M

Aug 09, 2024
The startup also announced a new $175 million equity raise.

Fleet Snapshot

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