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President Trump Endorses ATC Spin-Off in Budget Blueprint

The Trump budget would reduce Department of Transportation discretionary spending by 13 percent and eliminate Essential Air Service.

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France Joins UK in Airbus Fraud Investigation

Airbus pledges complete cooperation as probes intensify

IATA: Africa Still Not Ready for Projected Growth

Red tape, high costs and failure to liberalize remain among barriers to change

Gray Eagle Stationing in South Korea Long Planned, Says U.S.

U.S. Forces Korea announced that the Army has started the process of permanently stationing MQ-1C Gray Eagles at Kunsan Air Base.

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Boeing’s Myers Upbeat about Influx of Aircraft Investors

Commercial aircraft buyers enjoying unprecedented capital access

Russian UAVs Find Combat Missions over Syria

Systems of Israeli origin are being supplanted by domestically-produced versions but not yet any UCAVs.

Production of China’s New Airlifter Confirmed

But the Y-20 will also be re-engined, and future use as a satellite launcher is foreseen.

U.S. Air Force Evaluates Quadcopter for Aircraft Inspections

The emerging technologies unit at Edwards Air Force Base is also considering using drones to calibrate antennas, inspect roofs and airfields.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Boeing Quiet on Chinese Joint Venture for 737 Completions

U.S. airframer pledges to announce more information ‘at a later date’

AIN Blog: Airshow Season Starts With Events at China Lake and Lancaster

There will be plenty of fascinating displays.

Boeing’s ‘797’ Taking Shape as Twin-aisle Design

Once skeptical, United Airlines sees ‘a lot of merit’ in twin-aisle concept

B-21 Completes Preliminary Design Review, U.S. Air Force Says

The secretive bomber program is keeping to its schedule and budget, according to Gen. Stephen Wilson, Air Force vice chief of staff.

Ruag Develops Simulated Testing of Chaff/Flare Systems

The German Air Force Tornado fleet will avoid firing of pyrotechnics when testing its self-protection system.

Iran Air Takes Its First A330-200 as Fleet Upgrade Continues

Carrier takes first new widebody since nuclear deal

Bombardier Confident It Will Hit C Series Delivery Target for 2017

Despite going more than two months without delivering an airplane, company expects to ship between 30 and 35 airplanes this year

Airbus Inks German CH-53 Support Contract

The deal will keep the Bundeswehr's Stallions flying through 2030.

Maintenance and Modifications

Boeing 737 Max 8 Gains FAA Certification

Service entry anticipated “in the coming months”

Dassault Boss Describes Rafale Sales Prospects

Chief executive officer Eric Trappier also revealed another extension to Neuron UCAS demonstrator program.

Northrop Grumman Tests MS-177 Sensor on Global Hawk

The UTC Aerospace multi-spectral, long-range imaging sensor joins the portfolio of sensor options the RQ-4B Global Hawk offers.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Boeing Works Toward Basic Design of Proposed 737 Max 10

The manufacturer expects to complete firm configuration of the proposed new Max 10 variant by next year, says program manager.

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