Aerospace & Defense

MD Helicopters To Supply 'Cayuse Warrior' for Afghan Force

The manufacturer secured a $44.2 million contract to install a weapon system on 17 single-engine MD530Fs.

NATO User Group for Reaper UAVs Established

CFM's Leap Engine Begins Flight-test Program

CFM's Leap series of turbofans will power the Airbus A320neo, the Boeing 737 Max and the Comac C919 narrowbodies.

Dassault Upgrades Early Naval Rafales

With the new central mission computer, the upgraded Rafales offer complete versatility, according to manufacturer Dassault.

ADS-B Equipage Deadline Will Not Slip, FAA Vows

The FAA is "communicating clearly and unequivocally" that it will not extend the deadline for the next major milestone toward NextGen.

U.S. Airline Group Will Conduct Study of ATC Reform

The study compares U.S. ATC system to that in Canada, the UK and other European countries.

Earlier Airplane Retirements Have Mixed Consequences

Favorable financing environment encourages owners to retire relatively young airplanes, changing dynamics of the aftermarket business

Boeing Sees Air Freight Traffic Bouncing Back

Boeing' latest World Air Cargo Forecast predicts that the sector will more than double in volume by 2033.

Sagem Touts Patroller UAV for French Army Contest

The program is expected to be worth €200 to €250 million (up to $310 million), for the acquisition of 8-10 systems, with three UAVs per system.

FAA Faces $5 Billion Deficit in Next Decade, Official Warns

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration says it has no choice but to cut the services it provides or raise more money over the next decade.

Long Air War Over Iraq, Syria Foreseen

Several more nations have joined the coalition. The U.S. and most Western allies have ruled out the deployment of ground troops.

Garuda’s ‘Quantum Leap’ Falls Flat

Big losses in first half and heightened competition prompt second look at growth strategy.

U.S. Air Force Rebuts Pentagon's Audit of Reaper Buy

The report from the Pentagon's inspector general relies on outdated information, contends the Air Force.

Raytheon Wins Air Force Contract for Drone, Missile Radar

The value of the contract could be as high as $72 million.