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European UAV ‘Sense and Avoid’ Trials Make Progress

The MIDCAS project sponsored by the EDA used an Alenia Aermacchi Sky-Y demonstrator UAV in flight trials against conflicting traffic.

CAE To Supply UK Merlin Helicopter Training Devices

OEM AgustaWestland selected the Canadian company on behalf of the Royal Navy and Marines. Lockheed Martin gets Chinook training contract.

Boeing Flies KC-46 Prototype with Aerial Refueling System

The 767-2C 'provisioned freighter' flew for the first time with an aerial refueling boom and wing refueling pods installed.

Embraer Takes Holistic Approach to Supporting Aircraft Values

Commercial chief compares strategy surrounding E2 program with that of A320neo and 737 Max

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Northrop Grumman Rolls Out First NATO AGS Global Hawk

The treaty organization expects to begin operating the NATO-1 Global Hawk from Sigonella Air Base, Italy, in 2017.

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FAA Expands Use of 3-nm Separation at Mid-Altitudes

A recent FAA notice offers guidance on the expansion of 3-nm separation in airspace below FL180 up to and including FL230.

Satellite ADS-B Monitoring Now on the Horizon

The linkup marks a milestone in the effort to create a system of satellite-based ADS-B receivers in each of Iridium’s 66 next generation satellites.

Thales Reveals Ballistic Missile Early Warning Radar

A subscale demonstrator of Europe’s first BMEWS is nearly ready for testing.

Nations Act To Protect Their Satellite Industries

The biggest challenge to imagined interoperability could be governments protecting their own systems.

Northrop Grumman's 'OpenPod' Aimed at F-15 Requirement

Months after Lockheed Martin unveiled its 'Legion Pod,' Northrop Grumman introduces a new sensor pod with infrared search and track system.

Pilot Group Decries Social Neglect Among Europe’s Airlines

Cites "flags of convenience," and "atypical employment" among unfair practices in airline industry

AIA Names Former Exelis CEO Melcher as Its New President

David Melcher succeeds Marion Blakey as chief executive of the Aerospace Industries Association, representing major U.S. aerospace companies.

AIN Heads to the 2015 Paris Air Show

AIN Heads to the 2015 Paris Air Show

Safran/Honeywell EGTS System Delayed Two Years

Entry into service now expected in 2018

Lufthansa Cargo Navigates Through Headwinds in Americas

Strong U.S. dollar contributing to instability

Turbomeca, Snecma CEOs Shift In Safran Shakeup

Safran appoints more than a dozen leaders to new posts, including those at the helm of Snecma, Turbomeca, Aircelle and Sagem.

NASA Non-stick Wing Coating Reduces Bug Residue by 40 Percent

Five of the most promising non-stick coatings out of some 200 developed by NASA Langley were tested byengineers on the Boeing ecoDemonstrator 757.

'Remote Tower' ATC Systems Planned in Germany, Ireland

Germany's DFS announced a contract with Frequentis that will make Saarbrücken Airport the country's first remote-controlled airport.

Sikorsky S-97 Raider Enters Flight-test Phase

Prototype is representative of a multimission, high-speed helicopter for the U.S. Army, manufacturer says.

Boeing Starts Assembly of First 737 Max

Mechanics load first wing panels and stringers into new assembly tool

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