Northrop Grumman is already banking on winning the U.S. military’s contract for providing the next generation of nuclear-tipped intercontinental ballistic missiles, according to the defense prime contractor’s Jan. 30 earnings update.
FAA Will Introduce Space Data Integrator In August
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The FAA will introduce a new Space Data Integrator (SDI) system in August to track space launch and recovery operations in real time with traditional air traffic.
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Europe Urges Rules For Certification Of Aircraft Electric Propulsion
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Europe’s airworthiness regulator has proposed the first certification rules for electrified aircraft propulsion.
Universal Unveils Phase 2 ‘Fly By Sight’ For Helicopters
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Active Orbital Debris Removal Plans Advance
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Two small companies are reporting progress with their plans for removing debris from orbit.
Unmanned Cargo Gliders Advance In Military Flight Tests
An old idea is gaining new attention as two companies report progress in developing cargo gliders.
Former USAF Leader Questions Value Of ‘Pitch Day’ Events
The U.S. Air Force’s series of “Pitch Day” events has succeeded in attracting swarms of small businesses outside the defense industry, but the long-term value remains unclear, former Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James said Jan. 30.
Enstrom Opens Doors To EVTOL Developers
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Light helicopter manufacturer Enstrom is in talks with several unidentified eVTOL startup companies to potentially help them certify and produce the first new-generation urban air mobility vehicles.
Audit Warns Of New JWST Launch Delays, Cost Increases
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The NASA-led James Webb Space Telescope faces the prospect of additional delays and cost increases.
Restoring MD902 Production Priority For MD Helicopters
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MD Helicopters CEO Lynn Tilton has made restoring production of the company’s MD902 twin-engine light helicopter a priority after a nearly decade-long hiatus in production.
Boeing Says Customers Still Want MAXs
Boeing executives believe customer sentiment toward the 737 MAX remains strong, insisting that airlines still want the grounded model even amid rising operating costs linked to simulator training and the risk that passengers may shy away from the aircraft once it returns.
No Decision Yet On SpaceJet Schedule, Mitsubishi Aircraft Says
Mitsubishi Aircraft denies reports that it has already decided to further extend the development schedule of the SpaceJet regional airliner, saying the matter is still being evaluated.
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NTSB Recommendations Target Embraer E-Jet Issues
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The NTSB is urging Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) and the FAA to mandate Embraer E-Jets control column wiring inspections, revamp maintenance procedures and review pitch-trim runaway checklists, based on preliminary findings in the probe of a November 2019 incident on board a Republic Airways E175.
Forcepoint Could Be Big Raytheon Technologies Divestiture At $3B
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When United Technologies and Raytheon merge early next quarter, they are likely to sell the latter’s Forcepoint cybersecurity company and they could get $3 billion for it.
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