Aerospace & Defense Roundup: Nov. 25

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Transport Canada Mandates Digital Emergency Transmitters

Canada will require emergency locator transmitters (ELTs) on most aircraft in the country to operate on both digital and analog frequencies starting as soon as next year, under new Transport Canada (TC) regulations published Nov. 25. Credit: NOAA

Security Concerns Arise As Citiking Appeals Eclipse Sale To AML Global

Chinese-backed Citiking International is appealing a judge’s approval of the sale of One Aviation’s Eclipse aircraft assets to AML Global Eclipse in a bankruptcy proceeding, while a U.S. congressman says a sale to Citiking would be a matter of national security. Credit: wikimedia.commons

Mauboussin Name Returns To French Aviation With Hydrogen Plans

A French startup has unveiled plans to develop a hybrid-electric light aircraft as a step towards a hydrogen-fueled six-seat regional aircraft. Avions Mauboussin is named after French aviation pioneer and 1930s aircraft manufacturer Pierre Mauboussin. Credit: Avions Mauboussin

CAE Buys Canadian Assets Of TRU Simulation + Training

Pilot training and simulator leader CAE of Canada is buying the Canadian-based assets of TRU Simulation + Training from Textron for $40 million in cash, the companies announced Nov. 25. Credit: Airbus

Jacobs Buys Buffalo Group To Grow Cyber, AI Work For U.S. Agencies

Engineering and government professional services provider Jacobs Engineering Group has acquired cyber and artificial intelligence specialist The Buffalo Group to bolster its offerings to the U.S. intelligence community and military, the buyer announced Nov. 24. Credit: Jacobs Engineering Group

SpaceX Hits New Milestone For Booster Reuse

SpaceX has marked its 100th Falcon 9 launch with a record seventh reflight of a first-stage booster, a mission that increased the company’s burgeoning Starlink broadband network to more than 950 satellites. Credit: SpaceX

Democrats say unveiling of USAF C-130J base location was politicized, SpaceX hits new milestone for booster reuse, French startup has unveiled plans to develop a hybrid-electric light aircraft and more. A roundup of aerospace, space and defense news powered by Aviation Week Intelligence Network (AWIN). AWIN members can log in to view the full-length articles. 

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