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U.S. Navy Orders 30-Day Review of T-45, F/A-18 Incidents

The action follows the temporary grounding earlier this month of T-45C Goshawk jets the service uses for pilot training.

NTSB Marks 50th Anniversary

In the five decades since being established, it has made more than 14,500 recommendations to improve transportation safety.

Regulations and Government

AIN Publications Appoints Matt Thurber Editor-in-chief

Matt Thurber takes reins effective June 1, 2017.

Iran Shows ‘Stealth’ Fighter, Jet Trainer and Missiles

The Qahar fighter was taxied, but has not yet flown. The Kowsar trainer was on static display. The missiles have been fired.

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Northrop Grumman Officially Opens North Dakota UAS Facility

The Global Hawk manufacturer is one of two anchor tenants at the Grand Sky unmanned aircraft systems business park with General Atomics.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Iran Shows Off Home-Grown ‘Stealth’ Fighter Developed Despite Sanctions

Iran Shows Off Home-Grown ‘Stealth’ Fighter Developed Despite Sanctions

Boeing’s 787-10 and 737 Max 9, and Airbus’s A319neo Airliners Achieve First Flights

Boeing’s 787-10 and 737 Max 9, and Airbus’s A319neo Airliners Achieve First Flights

Airbus Delivers First A321neo to Virgin America

Airline plans to place CFM Leap-powered narrowbody into service on May 31

U.S. Navy Awards Contracts to Refine MQ-25 Stingray Designs

Manufacturers vying to provide the Navy's new carrier-launched unmanned refueling aircraft expect a request for proposals this summer.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Malaysia Airlines First To Sign Onto Space-based Flight Tracking

Contract comes three years after loss of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370

ARSA Seeks Timely FAA Action on Parts Equivalency

After no action on a request filed in February, the association is urging that the FAA hammer out its differences with EASA on commercial parts.

Maintenance and Modifications

Emirates Cuts U.S. Service Amid Drop in Traffic

Attributes decline to U.S. efforts to cut off entry visas, restrict electronic devices

U.S. Air Force Certifies Structural Modifications of F-16 Fighter

The Air Force authorized F-16 Block 40-52 flight operations to 12,000 hours, potentially extending the fighter's service life into the 2040s.

FAA Issues Advisory Circular Outlining New EFVS Ops

Under a new rule issued last December, enhanced flight vision systems are going to be much more useful.

Russia Commits to Full-Scale Production of Engine for MC-21

United Engine Corporation sets production target of 50 PD-14 shipsets a year

Russia Drops Plans for a Strategic Air Tanker

Rather than convert some Il-96 freighters, the air force will rely on smaller new and existing Il-78s.

As 737 Max 9 Enters Flight Test, Boeing Weighs Case for Max 10

Company touts its flawless approach to rollout and flight testing of the Max 9, but what comes next?

DOT IG Auditing FAA Drone Operation Waivers

Audit objectives will be to assess FAA’s processes for granting waivers, and its risk-based oversight of UAS operators with waivers.

Regulations and Government

Draft AC Published on Datalink Use

Draft Advisory Circular would apply to pilots, certificate holders, operators and program managers conducting datalink communication operations.

Regulations and Government

Projects Will Temporarily Close Boston Logan Runway

Runway 4R/22L at Boston Logan Airport is scheduled to be closed from May 15 through late June to enable the repaving and marking of the runway.

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