Aerospace & Defense Roundup: Oct, 9
Oct 10, 2019-
Weather Delays ICON Launch
Stormy weather forced NASA to postpone an Oct. 9 attempt to launch the Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON).
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Photo:Artist's concept of ICON: NASA -
Ehang Delivers More eVTOLS To Customers
China’s Ehang has delivered a second batch of autonomous air taxis to customers.
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Photo:Ehang 216s: Ehang -
Ireland To Hike Defense Budget
Ireland will increase its defense budget as the country gears up for a modernization of its air arm.
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Photo:C295: Airbus Military -
Boeing Starliner On Track For December Flight Test
Boeing says preparations are on track for an initial uncrewed Orbital Flight Test of the CST-100 Starliner on Dec 17.
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Italy’s Financial Police Orders Three ATR-72s
Italy’s Guardia di Finanza (Financial Police) has ordered three more ATR-72MP maritime patrol aircraft.
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Photo:ATR-72MP: Leonardo -
Dutch To Buy Nine More F-35s
The Dutch government has confirmed it will purchase an additional nine F-35s for its air force, making it the first European air arm to increase its F-35 order.
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Photo:F-35As: USAF -
General Aviation Display Manufacturer Bought By uAvionix
Compact avionics manufacturer uAvionix announced Oct. 8 that it has acquired startup display company AeroVonics, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, a move that diversifies its product line.
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Photo:AV-20 and AV-30 digital displays: uAvionix -
Thailand Wants Full Access To Next Fighter’s Core Software
Thailand wants full access to the core software of the fighters it plans to buy in 3-5 years to replace some Lockheed Martin F-16s.
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Photo:F-16: Lockheed Martin