Gallery: Aerospace & Defense Roundup: December 1, 2021

Safran, Albany Intl. Extend Partnership To 2046 To Include RISE

The companies initially worked together on 3D-woven composite blades for CFM International’s Leap airliner engines. Credit: Scott Gable/CAPA Pictures/Safran

BigBear.Ai Valuation Discounted 15% Ahead Of SPAC Deal

The backstop agreement provides that an affiliate of AEI will buy up to 7.5 million shares of GigCapital stock at $10 apiece. Credit: Viaframe/Getty Images

Harris To Lead Administration’s First National Space Council Meeting

Vice President Kamala Harris is to kick off the first National Space Council meeting under the Biden administration. Credit: Drew Angerer/Getty Images

Airbus, Honeywell Make Quantum Computing Investments

Aerospace and defense companies stepping up quantum computing investments, with two top-tier providers announcing separate investments. Credit: metamorworks/Getty Images

Helicopter Lessor LCI Acquires Nova Capital Aviation

Helicopter lessor LCI has taken over competitor Nova Capital Aviation (Ireland), expanding its portfolio. Credit: Juan Silva/Getty Images

NASA Reschedules Delayed Spacewalk

The walk was delayed earlier this week to allow for assessments of a possible orbital debris threat. Credit: NASA

Danish Air Force Begins Electric Flights

The Royal Danish Air Force is claiming to be the first air service to operate electric-powered aircraft. Credit: Pipestrel

Navy Keeps F/A-18 Readiness High Through Maintainer Overhaul

Service leaders said changes to the maintenance community have helped the rates climb. Credit: U.S. Navy

BAE Cross-Decks Software-Based EW System Onto EC-37B

The new software-based mission system is necessary as the Compass Call fleet transitions to the Baseline 4 capability by 2025. Credit: U.S. Air Force

U.S. Navy’s Revamped Strike Fighter Training Classes Set To Begin

The new, three-phase process is the first major change to Navy strike pilot training in more than 50 years. Credit: U.S. Navy

OneWeb Advances Development Of Aviation Terminals

Satellite communications network developer OneWeb unveiled a joint development agreement with engineering company GDC Advanced Technology to certify new aviation terminals for OneWeb’s future low earth orbit (LEO) constellation. Credit: OneWeb

Here is the latest roundup of aerospace, space, and defense news powered by Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, including news that NASA reschedules delayed spacewalk and aerospace and defense companies are stepping up quantum computing investments, with two top-tier providers announcing separate investments.

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