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Sensor Fusion and Advanced Software Set F-35 Apart

15 years since Lockheed Martin won the Joint Strike Fighter evaluation, the F-35 is now in service.

For Britain, the F-35 Represents Good Value

For an initial investment of less than $2.5 billion, the UK got Level One status in the F-35 program.

BAE Systems Working on ‘Advanced’ Hawk Jet for India

Ahead of a firm agreement with HAL, the OEM is designing a new wing and exploring weapons integration

Embraer Names Silva To Succeed Curado as CEO

Embraer grew into one of the world's largest aircraft manufacturers during Curado's tenure.

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Boeing Restores 30 F/A-18C+ Models for Marine Corps

Retired F/A-18s recovered from the aircraft 'boneyard' at Davis-Monthan AFB will be returned to service with the U.S. Marine Corps.

Western Aircraft Gives New Life To Pilatus PC-12

Company is first Pilatus-authorized service center in the U.S. to complete a life extension program on a Pilatus PC-12.

Gulfstream Opens New Product Support Distribution Center

Savannah, Ga. facility is home to more than 300 employees and houses more than $1.6 billion in spare parts for Gulfstreams.

Nextant, Constant Hosting Beechjet Ops Conference

Conference will cover NextGen mandates, Pro Line 21 cockpit upgrade, lessons learned in engine overhaul and Beechjet systems troubleshooting strategies.

Russia’s MC-21 Rolls Out in Irkutsk

Russian prime minister Dmitry Medvedev addresses gathering of employees, supplier reps, executives and government officials

Egypt To Receive Advanced Fulcrum Fighters from MiG

An order financed by Saudi Arabia has not yet been officially announced, but is welcome news for the Russian manufacturer.

Cirrus Jet Now on Final Approach to FAA Certification

Company plans to have all type certificate documentation to the FAA by the end of this month.

Lockheed Martin Advances F-35’s Maintenance Backbone

Release of the third development version of the Autonomic Logistics Information System will coincide with the end of the F-35 development phase.

Embraer To Close Legacy 650 Assembly Facility in China

More than 40 ERJ 145 were assembled in China from 2004 to 2010, and five Legacy 650s were built there from 2012 to this year.

German Defense Needs Debated at Berlin Air Show

New UAVs, heavy helicopters and air defense missiles were pitched – and an all-German OPV made its debut

New Engines For Russia’s Heavy-lift Helicopter

The country’s drive to eliminate reliance on Ukrainian powerplants continues, with the Mi-26 next in line.

Embraer Starts Legacy 450/500 Production in U.S.

Up to 600 new employees will be added at the U.S. facility for Legacy production.

First T-50A Jet Trainer Makes Maiden Flight

Lockheed Martin is proposing the variant of the Korea Aerospace Industries T-50 Golden Eagle for the U.S. Air Force's T-X trainer requirement.

Airbus Focused on ‘Protecting’ A350, Speeding A320 Ramp Up

Other projects include A330-900neo with higher takeoff weight capability

New Canadian Training Requirement Attracts Rival Bidders

CAE and Discovery Air also eye contracted-out opportunities elsewhere, including the UK.

First Boeing P-8A for Australia Has Flown

The country’s Defence White Paper has suggested a re-order, plus other new acquisitions.

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