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Textron Aviation Defense and Thai Aviation Industries agreed to jointly develop a sustainment program for the Royal Thai Air Force’s Beechcraft T-6TH trainers and AT-6TH Wolverine light attack/border patrol aircraft. The RTAF ordered 12 T-6THs for its advanced training unit at Kamphaeng Saen and eight AT-6THs to be operated by the 411 “Thunder” squadron at Chiang Mai.

Avio Aero, Safran Helicopter Engines and MTU Aero Engines have announced a new partnership to develop a high-performance powerplant that could be employed in the next generation of European military rotorcraft, including NATO’s NGRC program.&nbsp;
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Airbus Helicopters and Leonardo are launching a joint architecture study to define the long-term evolution for the NH90 helicopter following a request from the NATO Helicopter Management Agency. The Block 2 upgrade will tackle modular avionics, improve maintenance and performance, and add new capabilities such as crewed-uncrewed teaming and collaborative combat.

Airbus and France’s Naval Group signed a framework agreement with the French armed forces minister covering procurement of the Airbus VSR700 drone. Also known as the Systèmes de Drone Aérien pour la Marine, the VSR700 is a rotary-wing UAS intended to operate on surveillance missions from French navy surface vessels.
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De Havilland Aircraft of Canada received an order from the U.S. Air Force for a single Twin Otter Classic 300-G. The aircraft will be used by the Guatemalan air force on a variety of utility transport missions, the type’s characteristics suiting it to operations from short, rough strips in difficult terrain.
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French defense procurement agency DGA has selected Saab’s GlobalEye early warning and control platform. The government signed a declaration of intent with the Swedish manufacturer late yesterday to buy a pair of GlobalEye aircraft, with options for two more. The deal is expected to be finalized in the next few months and will include ground equipment training and support.

News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

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News and issues relating to international air transport and cargo carriers, national airlines and regional airlines, including aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

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News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.

News and issues relating to civil and military unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) of all kinds and sizes, including those used for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), combat (unmanned combat air vehicles, or UCAVs), law enforcement, research and other applications. Of particular focus is the FAA's planned integration of UAS into the U.S. national airspace system.

Essential news and analysis on the defense aerospace business. Your trusted source for new and ongoing programs and requirements in military aircraft (manned and unmanned), engines, avionics, weapons and associated systems, including ground-based air defense.

Already a major player in Europe, BDS foresees considerable expansion in the continent

Boeing Defense Grows Business in Europe

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News about bills, laws, regulations and other governmental decisions affecting aviation and aerospace. Topics include FAA re-authorizations, taxes on fuel and aviation activities, environmental legislation, ICAO decisions, governmental mediation of labor conflicts and World Trade Organization disputes and decisions.

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MNG, Starlux, Egyptair sign agreements for A350-1000s and -900s, and A350Fs

Airbus Widebody, Rotorcraft Order Book Grows

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Embraer Scores Airliner and Military Deals 

New developments at airports including regulations and noise issues; legal disputes; openings, acquisitions and mergers.

News, issues, personnel, equipment and developments about air traffic management.

Boeing subsidiary is preparing to start flight testing Generation 6 aircraft 

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News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

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