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Sikorsky Finally Lands New U.S. Rescue Helicopter

The U.S. Air Force could eventually acquire 112 combat rescue helicopters based on the UH-60M Black Hawk in a deal worth $7.9 billion, said Sikorsky.

Frustrated Iraqi PM Buys Russian Fighters

Still awaiting deliveries from the U.S., Iraq buys second-hand fighters from Russia, which are scheduled to arrive in a few days.

France Keeps Harfang UAS Despite Reaper Buy

Harfang UAS will fly with the French Air Force at least through 2017.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Boeing Touts King Air-based 'Ramis' Surveillance Aircraft

Ramis combines imagery intelligence, electronic intelligence, signals intelligence and communications intelligence.

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Embraer's E190-E2 Cruises Through Joint Definition Phase

Development of the Embraer E190-E2 has progressed through joint design definition.

Kidnappings in Malaysia Curb Chinese Airline Service

Chinese airlines have cut service to the Malaysian state of Sabah after a spate of kidnappings.

Boeing’s New PAL Ready for Move into Renton

Boeing expects its new panel assembly line (PAL) to significantly cut final assembly times of the 737.

Lockheed Martin F-35 Fighter International Debut Preview

Lockheed Martin F-35 Fighter International Debut Preview

F-35A Flights at Eglin Suspended After Fighter Catches Fire

The pilot of the Joint Strike Fighter conventional takeoff and landing variant aborted the takeoff “due to a fire in the back end of the aircraft.”

Authorities Cite Approach ‘Mismanagement’ in Asiana Crash

Asiana Flight 214's crew mismanaged their approach and failed to adequately monitor airspeed.

Sweden's Transport Agency Approves 'Remote Tower' Ops

The remote tower concept combines the ATC functions of small airports at one centrally located facility.

A350 XWB MSN005 Takes Flight

Airbus has now flown its full complement of flight test aircraft.

Eurosatory 2014: News Roundup

The Eurosatory defense show in Paris was the site of several important defense announcements.

Brazilian Production of EC725 Makes Progress

Previous EC725s for the nation's armed services were only partially assembled in Brazil.

IFALPA Flags Up Concerns Over MPL Training

Pilot group expresses fresh concerns over the structure of training for the new multi-crew pilot license.

Training and Workforce

A350-900 Completes Hot Weather Testing in Al Ain

The Airbus A350-900 ran through a battery of tests in temperatures exceeding 104 deg F.

MQ-8B Fire Scout Flies with New Surveillance Radar

The multi-mode radar will increase situational awareness and threat warning in a high-traffic littoral environment, according to the company.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

CFM’s Leap-1B Turbofan Begins Ground Testing

The Leap-1B is being prepared to enter service on Boeing's 737 Max airliners in 2017.

Industry Braces for ‘Tsunami’ of Aircraft Retirements

Experts predict 1,000 retirements per year from commercial fleets by 2024.

Boeing Partners Get ASTM Approval for New Biofuel

A new biofuel developed by Amyris and Total called farnesane has won approval for use as a component of airliner jet fuel.

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