In Pictures: Top Aerospace & Defense Stories, June. 07 2023

June 08, 2023

FAA Proposes eVTOL Pilot Training, Operating Standards

Credit: Alamy Stock Photo.

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

U.S. Space Force Works To Export Satcom Jammer

Credit: L3Harris.

The U.S. Space Force is working to sell a ground-based satellite communications jammer to multiple foreign nations.

Canceled Draken Deal Frees 34 Dutch F-16s For Re-Export

Credit: Royal Netherlands Air Force.

The 34 F-16s were included in a potential 40-aircraft sale announced by the Netherlands to contract air services provider Draken International in 2021.

USAF’s Top Officer Wants To Expand Multiyear Authority For Munitions

Credit: U.S. Air Force.

The U.S. Air Force should expand its new multiyear procurement authority for additional munitions after using it first for three key weapons in the current budget request, the service’s top officer says.

Inmarsat, Viasat Move To Integration Phase

Credit: Inmarsat.

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

Belgium’s First F-35A Moves Toward Delivery In 2023

Credit: Belgian Air Force.

Belgium’s air force has released the first pictures of the air arm’s initial Lockheed Martin F-35A now being built in Fort Worth, Texas, and confirmed a planned delivery later this year.

First Polish FA-50 Formally Rolled Out, Deliveries Imminent

Credit: Polish Ministry of National Defense.

Poland’s first Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) FA-50 light attack aircraft has been formally rolled out ahead of first deliveries next month.

Belgium’s first F-35A moves toward delivery in 2023 and the first Polish FA-50 is formally rolled out. Take a look at these and more in our daily roundup of aerospace & defense news.

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