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Ground Segment Upgrade Is Latest for RQ-4 Global Hawk

Raytheon will install modernized 'building-based' ground stations for the Global Hawk at Beale and Grand Forks air force bases.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

August 23, 2016

Flight Tracking Technology Is Ahead of Regulators, Says Panasonic

Panasonic's FlightLink and eXConnect satcom platforms can provide flight tracking capability, but ICAO standards for this are not applicable until 2021.

August 22, 2016

Air Force Awards Contract for KC-46 Production Start

Boeing will deliver 19 low-rate initial production tankers over two production lots by August 2018.

August 22, 2016

Stemme Subsidiary Ramps Up for Patroller Production

Ecarys will deliver 15 ES15 fixed-wing airframes to France's Sagem, which will convert them into the unmanned Patroller for the French army.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

August 22, 2016

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Chinese Airlines Scrambling To Hire Foreign Pilots

Carriers desperate to address worsening shortage of cockpit crew

August 19, 2016

Iran Welcomes Russian Strategic Bomber to Hamedan Base

Hamedan is the second foreign base Russia has occupied in its bombing campaign against militants fighting the Syrian government.

August 18, 2016

Saudi Arabian Airlines Takes First A330-300 Regional

Flag carrier to lease 20 of the lower-weight widebodies from IAFC

August 18, 2016

The Airlander Hybrid Airship, the World’s Longest Aircraft, Takes to the Skies

The Airlander Hybrid Airship, the World’s Longest Aircraft, Takes to the Skies

August 18, 2016

A4A: Airlines Edge Closer to Average Corporate Profitability

The 10 major carriers analyzed by Airlines for America collectively reported pre-tax profit of $12 billion during the first half of 2016.

August 17, 2016

British Hybrid Airship Makes Delayed 'First' Flight

Manufacturer says that defense is still the key market, although civil authorities EASA and UK CAA will monitor flight tests.

August 17, 2016

Predator Bs Tested for Ballistic Missile Defense

General Atomics said two MQ-9 Predator Bs participated in the Pacific Dragon naval exercise off Hawaii in late June.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

August 16, 2016

EASA Issues Proposal for EC Rules Tied to Germanwings Crash

Opinion calls for strict psychological testing as part of class 1 medical exam, more effective oversight of aeromedical examiners

August 16, 2016

UK To Acquire New ASRAAM Variant for F-35B Fighters

The Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile will be the first British-designed missile to enter service on the F-35.

August 16, 2016

Thai F-16 Upgrade Includes German Air-to-Air Missiles

The Diehl BGT IRIS-T weapon was carried by aircraft flown to Australia for big multinational exercise.

August 15, 2016

MC-21 Static Test Fuselage Arrives at Moscow Test Center

Milestone marks start of static test airframe assembly

August 15, 2016

FAA Taps ERAU, U of Oklahoma for Training Research Hub

center will conduct R&D on technical training for air traffic controllers, aviation safety inspectors, engineers, pilots and technicians.

Training and Workforce

August 15, 2016

U.S. Navy Deploys Puma UAS From Patrol Ships, Destroyers

The hand-launched drone supports surface ships that do not have their own organic helicopter or aircraft capability, according to the Navy.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

August 15, 2016

New Entity Assumes Responsibility for Argentina's ATC System

EANA is a Ministry of Transport company that provides air navigation services separately of Argentina's Civil Aviation Administration.

August 12, 2016

Astronautics Helps Form Wisconsin Aero Research Group

Astronautics will host a research lab at its Milwaukee campus, to facilitate study of aerospace security and cyber projects.

August 12, 2016

Budget Delay Could Slow Programs, Air Force Secretary Warns

The U.S. Air Force and Boeing potentially would have to renegotiate the KC-46 tanker program, says Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James.

Regulations and Government

August 11, 2016

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