Aerospace & Defense

Etihad To Acquire 49-Percent Share of Alitalia

The “transaction implementation agreement,” which the airlines valued a €1.76 billion ($2.35 billion), is intended to restore the airline to profitability.

Britten-Norman Touts Defender 4000 for ISR Role

BN-2 Islander and Defender twin turboprops could provide an affordable and entry-level ISR option, says their manufacturer.

Egypt, Brazil Boost C295 Order Book for Airbus

Company inked deals for 11 more of the transports, on which winglets will soon be an option.

Elbit Delivers Big New Display for F-16 Upgrade

Replacing old electro-mechanical instruments, the new display improves the presentation of data and reduces pilot workload.

Russia May Block Europe’s Carriers From Siberian Airspace

The Russian government is looking to stop European airlines from overflying Siberia on flights to and from Asia.

Official: FAA Will Endorse NextGen Priorities in October

The plan will include milestones, timelines, metrics and costs, by location, to deliver capability in the one-to-three year time frame in these areas.

Poland Retains Su-22s, Wants New Attack Helicopters

U.S. Army Plans To Announce JMR Flight-Test Phase

The service plans to select two proposed designs to advance to fabrication and flight-testing.

European Sanctions Ground Russia's Dobrolet

Aeroflot subsidiary Dobrolet had to suspend all flights after insurance, leasing, maintenance and other services were blocked by European sanctions.