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Airshow China Reveals a Wide Range of Aircraft, Weaponry

For all of China's efforts to showcase new fighter aircraft, the biennial event demonstrated that Beijing still relies on Russian technology.

November 7, 2016

UAC and Comac Form Joint Venture for New Widebody

C929 Unveiled at Air Show China

November 7, 2016

GAO: Air Force Was 'Reasonable' in Awarding B-21 Contract

The government watchdog agency released a declassified version of its February decison denying Boeing's protest of the B-21 contract award.

November 6, 2016

Indonesian Fighter Requirements Aired at Local Show

At the Indodefence event in Jakarta, key discussions involved boosting the country’s aerospace industry.

November 4, 2016

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Insitu Drone Headed for Smithsonian Museum

N202SE is the first unmanned aircraft to perform an FAA-approved commercial beyond visual line of sight flight in the National Airspace System.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

November 4, 2016

Air France-KLM To Launch New Long-Haul Airline

Plan designed to fend off competition from Gulf state powers

November 3, 2016

Naval Combat Version of H225M Flight-tested in Brazil

The Brazilian subsidiary of Airbus Helicopters is doing the development to help meet technology transfer goals

November 3, 2016

Forecasters See Healthy Growth in Civil MRO Spending

Maintenance expenditures to total $2.9 trillion over next 20 years

Maintenance and Modifications

November 2, 2016

New Engines, Weapons for Russian Stealth Fighter

A higher thrust powerplant should fly on the T-50 PAKFA next year, while new missiles and bombs have been specified.

November 2, 2016

U.S. Services Outline Future Plans for Unmanned Aircraft

The U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Army and Air Force each have plans to acquire new unmanned aircraft systems in the future.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

November 2, 2016

New MH370 Report Indicates Uncontrolled Descent

Findings based on final satellite communications and evidence that wing flap remained retracted upon separating from aircraft

November 2, 2016

‘Make in India’ Fighter Choice May Be Limited To Single-engine Jets

Invitations to propose seem to favor the F-16 or Gripen.

November 2, 2016

A4A Applauds ICAO's Carbon Emissions Offsetting Scheme

The cost of complying with the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation is considered 'manageable,' association says.

Regulations and Government

November 2, 2016

Airborne Li-ion Fires a Growing Threat

Li-ion battery fires can emit toxic, highly-flammable, ether-based vapors and smoke that can quickly reduce visibility in an aircraft.

November 2, 2016

United Airlines Describes Effort To Introduce Aviation Biofuels

The carrier made history in March when it started using 'commercial-scale' volumes of biofuel at Los Angeles International Airport.

November 1, 2016

Boeing, Comac Sign Pact To Expand Environmental Efforts

Sustainable Aviation Technology Center to pursue research in materials recycling, air travel for aging populations, workplace safety

Sustainability and Environment

November 1, 2016

Move of Russian Aircraft Carrier Adds Tension In Middle East

Airstrikes by Western forces help Iraq fight ISIS, but Syria becomes ever more complicated

November 1, 2016

Bombardier C Series Makes China Debut

Program’s second flight test aircraft bears livery of first operator, Air Baltic

November 1, 2016

Boeing, Airbus Face Critical Months Leading into 2017

U.S. company mulls slowing 777 rates while European airframer begins frantic production pace in fourth quarter

October 31, 2016

Ikhana’s High-gross Twin Otters to Reach Market by Early 2017

Company estimates a need for 100 flight test hours to gain FAA certification.

October 30, 2016

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