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FAA Developing Airport Structure Frangibility Standard

The agency seeks to develop a standardized test protocol for airport safety area structures.

CFM Delivers First Leap-1C to Comac

C919 narrowbody on track for rollout by year-end

Big Win for Bell and Fuji in Japan

The Bell 412EPI twin was preferred to the new H160 from Airbus Helicopters to replace UH-1J utility helicopters.

FedEx Places Largest Ever Boeing 767 Order

Deal breathes fresh life into aging widebody

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Boeing Explains Its Lithium Battery Warning to Airlines

The recent memorandum stems from recommendations made by the International Coordinating Council of Aerospace Industries Associations.

TAM Reacts to Sagging Brazilian Market

Attributes traffic declines to inflation, currency devaluation

Retiring Army Bells Not Heading to Civvy Street

The Army is shedding more than 300 helicopters as it transitions to a twin-engine fleet.

Lockheed Martin Buying Sikorsky for $9B in Cash

United Technologies had been publicly shopping Sikorsky since at least February, and the Lockheed-Sikorsky deal had been telegraphed for weeks.

Boeing Forecast for Pilot, Technician Demand Up 4 Percent

The Asia-Pacific region is set to command the lion’s share of supply for pilots and maintenance technicians.

Dassault Delivers First Rafale Combat Jets to Egypt

The first pilots and mechanics, plus the initial logistics chain, was set up in only six months.

Lockheed Martin's 'Strategic Review' Targets ATM Business

The defense contractor plans to sell or spin-off its government IT and technical services businesses, including air traffic management.

Jepp Updates Methodology for Airport Operating Minimums

The changes reflects the ongoing international efforts to harmonize AOM around the world.

European Space Agency, Inmarsat Complete Satcom Design

The 'Iris Precursor' program aims to support initial 4D flight-path control by satellite by 2018.

EASA Calls for Mandatory Mental Screening of Pilots

Task force report to EC contains six main recommendations

Aircraft Laser Hits on the Rise

More than 2,700 laser-strike incidents have been reported so far this year.

Japan’s New Maritime Patroller Makes International Debut

The Kawasaki P-1 was flown to the UK’s premier airshow, but is an unlikely contender for that country’s maritime aircraft requirement.

Boeing Reports Second Charge Related to KC-46 Program

The manufacturer will absorb an after-tax charge of $536 million due to 'higher estimated engineering and manufacturing costs' of tanker.

Navalized Ka-52 Alligator Makes Public Debut in Russia

The more powerful Ka-52K was shown with Kh-35 and Kh-38 anti-ship missiles.

U.S. Clears New Upgrade Offer for South Korea KF-16s

Resubmitted package favors Lockheed Martin to upgrade 134 fighters, replacing earlier solution offered by BAE Systems.

Toward The Unknown: Soaring To New Heights with the Perlan II

The two-seat glider is pressurized to fly at the edge of space, which it will reach by riding stratospheric mountain waves.

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