Aerospace & Defense

Cracks Cause U.S. Air Force To Ground 82 F-16Ds

The 75 aircraft without cracks have returned to service.

Europe’s Regional Airlines Lay Plans for New EU Parliament

European Regions Airline Association head Simon McNamara calls body's changes "a good opportunity" for his group's members.

Paramount Flies New Light-Attack Airplane in South Africa

The twin-boom, tandem-seat turboprop has been under development since 2011.

Northrop Grumman Wins Block 30 Global Hawk Order

The three new aircraft will join 18 Block 30 Global Hawks the service earlier planned to retire.

BAE Systems Reports Typhoon Saudi, E-scan Radar Status

BAE Systems plans to deliver 12 Typhoons to Saudi Arabia this year

U.S. Bans Its Operators from Flying Over Syria

Continued fighting in the country poses a threat to civilian air traffic, according to the FAA.

As Volcano Threatens, Eurocontrol Says It Is Better Prepared

The Bárðarbunga volcano “shows heightened or escalating unrest with increased potential of eruption,” according to the Icelandic Meteorological Office.

Indonesians Boost CN235 Sales after Pact with Airbus D&S

The company is bidding for several maritime patrol requirements in the region.

Interest Grows in Aurora’s Optionally Piloted Centaur

The U.S. company is now promoting the aircraft in Europe for low-cost airborne sensing.

U.S., British Aircraft Support New Campaign Over Iraq

Manned and unmanned aircraft are participating in the intelligence-gathering and humanitarian missions.

Russia Developing New Interceptor, and Progressing with Bomber

U.S. Army Taps Bell, Sikorsky-Boeing For JMR Next Phase

Sikorsky and Boeing will advance the SB-1 Defiant; Bell’s proposal is the V-280 Valor tiltrotor.

Ebola Fears Mobilize African Aviation Authorities

WTO advice against bans on travel to and from Ebola-affilicated countries hasn't stopped Ivory Coast and Zambia from doing just that.

World Cup Traffic Analysis Revealed

The World Cup brought a large number of business aircraft to Brazil, packing the ramps at various airports.

Sanctions Cast Shadow over A350 Visit to Moscow

Aeroflot might have to search for alternative financing for its acquisition of Airbus widebodies if sanctions against Russian banks remain in place.

Nav Canada To Supply Tower Automation Products to Italy

The technology will be installed at six Italian airports starting next year.