Airbus’ A321XLR long-range, single-aisle program is gathering momentum as the first examples of some specific components are being produced, suppliers are being chosen and detailed design activities are proceeding, according to the airframer.
Hexcel Still Has Not Heard From Boeing; Expects Deep Cuts
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Aerospace composite provider Hexcel on April 20 scrapped its guidance for 2020 with its financial outlook marred by declining production rates at OEM customers making large commercial aircraft (LCA).
New Boeing CEO Shuffles Management In Reorganization
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Boeing is reorganizing top managers and their duties, the company said late April 21, in what is the first headquarters overhaul under relatively new CEO and president David Calhoun.
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F-35B
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F-35B
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German Air Force Tornado
South Korean F-35A Delivery Schedule Safe From Pandemic
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The South Korean finance ministry has reiterated that spending shifts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic will not delay deliveries of Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightnings to the country.
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U.S. Chosen As NGF Partner, 2nd Japanese
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A Japanese choice of U.S. partners for development of the Next Generation Fighter (NGF) has been reported by a second major Japanese newspaper, the Asahi Shimbun, following an article along similar lines last month.
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North American companies involved in building and operating small drones are proposing systems that could potentially be used in battling the COVID-19 pandemic.
Boeing's management reorganization, Airbus' A321XLR development progress, KC-135 modifications, German fighter proposal, Lockheed's enviable quarterly earnings and more. A roundup of aerospace, space and defense news powered by Aerospace Daily & Defense Report.
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