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Saab Rolls Out the New Gripen E Fighter

But while its many enhanced features were highlighted, the Swedish company is still promoting the recently updated C/D version.

Missing Egyptair Airbus A320 Presumed Destroyed

Search teams deployed in Mediterranean Sea

UK Confirms Development of New Spear Missile for F-35

MBDA’s Spear weapon will offer long-range and precision, but not until the mid-2020s.

Air Astana Alleges Breach of Chicago Convention by Mongolia

Forced to cancel planned service to Ulaanbaatar

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FAA To Expand Use of ATDs, Ease Proficiency Rules

Agency widens the use of aviation traning devices for maintaining instrument currency and recent experience requirements.

Regulations and Government

Fake Nav Invoices on the Rise, Flight Planner Warns

Red flag are incorrect email domain names; asking for a copy of an invoice or payment; or a notification of a change in payment bank account information.

Regulations and Government

Hawaiian Airlines Pilots Authorize Strike

99 percent of voting pilots support work action

Qatar Airways Increases Stake in IAG

Gulf carrier now owns more than 15 percent of British Airways parent

Diamond Aircraft Flies a New Turbo-Trainer

The Austrian company is entering the civilian and military trainer market with a claimed lower-cost offering.

New Russian Naval Helicopter Previewed

Updates also provided on existing Kamov machines, including Ka-27 series and long-delayed first flight of Ka-62.

Russian Air Transport, Lease Markets Endure Tectonic Shifts

Economic downturn, sanctions devour airline profits

Chinese Airpower Poses Serious Threat

The Pentagon’s latest report describes continued improvement in the country’s military aerospace capabilities.

Leonardo’s New Divisions Emerge But Branding Not Quite Settled

The Italian-based group’s transition from Finmeccanica is proceeding, but heritage names may persist in some form or other

Jordan Boosts Air Fleet With UH-60s, STOL Transports and UAVs

Former U.S. Army Black Hawks and Polish M28s, plus Camcopter and Falco UAS, all acquired for counter-terrorism effort.

Australian Satnav Compliance Takes Effect May 26

Some 180 VORs and NDBs will be shut down later this month.

Regulations and Government

FAA Publishes Legal Interpretation of AD Rules

Agency says operators have an “ongoing obligation” to ensure that the maintenance or modification mandated by an AD is maintained.

Maintenance and Modifications

Denmark Confirms F-35 after Evaluating Fighter Alternatives

The Stealth Fighter was judged more cost-effective than the Eurofighter and the Super Hornet in a 21-month evaluation

Researchers Envision Commercial Aircraft without Landing Gear

A new way to optimize a blended wing body would better accommodate passengers

Thales Sells Helmet Mounted Cueing System To Spanish Air Force

Pilots flying the EF-18 Hornet will cue and designate targets using a system that already serves on US Air Force A-10s and F-16s.

ATR Ramps Up U.S. Marketing Effort

Projects strong presence at RAA convention in Charlotte

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