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RAF F-35s Deploy for Lightning Dawn

The first deployment by UK F-35s to Cyprus will not involve combat operations, says the RAF.

U.S. Defense Contractors See Hypersonic Ramp-up

Raytheon and Lockheed Martin share in more than $3 billion in U.S. contracts for hypersonic weapons development.

Airbus Eyes New Narrowbody Opportunities in Africa

The European airframer has placed a team in Nigeria in an effort to tap the Western African country’s particularly strong potential.

Philippines Considering Surplus P-3C Orions

An acquisition of just one Orion would significantly boost maritime patrol capability in a region of growing tension.

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Freighter Conversion Market Totaled Nearly $1B in 2018: IBA

More than 80 mainline passenger jets underwent conversion to freighters last year, almost all of them Boeings.

Europe’s Pilots Censure 'Delegated Certification' of 737 Max

The European Cockpit Association calls on EASA to carry out its own thorough and independent review of the 737 Max MCAS software fix.

First D-Day Squadron DC-3 Lands in UK

The DC-3s will participate in the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of D-Day.

EU-China Sign Historic Bilateral Agreements

Regulators in Europe and the People’s Republic of China eliminate legal ambiguity with a new air services agreement.

Regulations and Government

Sikorsky Flies HH-60W as CH-53K Gets Production Award

The HH-60W is to replace the Air Force's aging HH-60G Pave Hawk fleet.

Airbus Increases A220 Maximum Takeoff Weight

The new mtow will stretch the former C Series jet's range by up to 450 nm.

Bell V-280 Completes Agility Tests

Bell said its V-280 tiltrotor has completed the Army's low-speed agility tests.

Superjet Scrutinized after Board Changes at UAC/Rostec

Russia’s top priority now lies with the MC-21, leaving the SSJ100 with a limited budget.

Airbus Claims Confidence in its Mid-market Coverage

The European airframer maintains its 2019 delivery target and describes the current environment as “quite positive.”

China Tests High-altitude Airports, Short-distance Flights

The tests involved a Beechcraft King Air 350 flying from high-altitude airports in China.

New SES Plan Rewards Inefficient ANSPs

Aviation associations have highlighted the slow progress despite the clear benefits the Single European Sky could bring.

Drone Flights Prohibited Near U.S. Navy Vessels

The FAA has issued new special security instructions regarding UAS operations near U.S. Navy assets.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

MILEX 2019: Belarus Introduces New UAS and EW Jammers

Belarus is expanding its defense industry capabilities, introducing a new drone and a counter-UAS jammer.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Russian Helicopters Keeps Low Profile at HeliRussia’2019

The Russian manufacturer has experienced a downturn in sales, but now has an order for 100 Mi-28NMs.

China Opens Doors to South Korean Airlines

In a sign of easing political tensions, the People’s Republic has approved 49 more weekly flights into its territory by South Korean carriers.

IFEC Propels Oman Air as Gulf’s Dark Horse

Oman Air's early bet on connectivity is paying off.

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