Aerospace & Defense Roundup: Jun. 09

Former Vahana Team Members Launch ESTOL Logistics Aircraft

Airflow’s eSTOL design uses distributed hybrid-electric propulsion to enable short takeoffs and landing. Credit: Airflow.aeroHaving learned first-hand the challenges of electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing vehicles, a group of former Airbus Vahana team members have launched a company to develop a hybrid-electric short-takeoff-and-landing aircraft for short-haul aerial logistics.

Canadian Police Helicopter, Drone Collision Reported

Aeryon SkyRanger quadcopter. Credit: Aeryon LabsA Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) helicopter and a police drone flying in the same area collided in midair earlier this year, forcing the helicopter pilot to make a precautionary landing on a road.
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Textron Aviation Obtains $10M Permit To Rebuild After Explosion

Textron Plant 3 in Wichita after explosion. Credit: Daniel McCoyTextron Aviation has received a construction permit for roughly $9.9 million for the rebuilding of its Plant 3 operation in Wichita.

Senate Confirms New USAF Chief

Gen. Charles Brown Credit: USAFThe Senate on June 9 confirmed in a unanimous vote Gen. Charles Brown to serve as the next U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff. Brown intends to continue many of the same modernization efforts as his predecessor, Gen. Dave Goldfein, but recognizes the service must adjust its strategy and priorities because of the spread of the novel coronavirus.
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USAF Seeks Survivable, Cheaper ‘MQ-Next’ UAS

MQ-9 Credit: Ilka Cole/U.S. Air ForceThe aircraft that replaces the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) MQ-9 unmanned aircraft system (UAS) within 10 years could look and operate very differently than the 13-year-old, medium-altitude, long-endurance platform now in service.
U.S. GovernmentU.S. Capitol

Former Vahana team members launch ESTOL logistics aircraft, NGAD acquisition, Senate confirm new USAF chief, EMALS failure forces Ford to return home, USAF seems survivable, cheaper 'MQ-Next' UAS and more. A roundup of aerospace, space, and defense new powered by Aerospace Daily & Defense Report. 

 

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