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Distressed commercial assets, industry consolidation, red-hot defense niches and macroeconomics will lead to an interesting year in M&As.
 
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Air Mobility Command backs KC-46 for limited operational missions, Spirit AeroSystems sees defense surge, California F-117A sighting confirms expanding role, SPAC deal funds Joby through UAM scale-up and more. A roundup of aerospace, space and defense news.
 
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U.S. Air Force officials say the B-21 program was not slowed down by a need to redesign the engine inlet, with the second aircraft now entering the production system.
 
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The first half of 2020 will go down as a terrible time for the commercial aviation industry. Since June, the active aircraft fleet has been increasing gradually, providing a glimmer of hope for the industry.

 
 
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Michael Bruno

An acquisition proposal, China’s rise and a new administration mix as good cause for reconsidering U.S. defense industrial base policy.
 
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NGI sparks industrial base concern; Israel to buy U.S. tankers, fighters; T-7 to final assembly; new approach to small parts contracting.
 
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Industry embarks on coordinated endeavor against runway excursions, a risk that appears to persist despite being a long-time concern.
 
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