Aerospace & Defense

No Clear Plan for Triton 'Due Regard' Radar, Navy Says

Due-regard rader will make the Triton capable of detecting aircraft not equipped with a transponder or not using it to avoid detection.

U.S. Using MC-12s for Nigerian Surveillance

Air Force using the twin turboprops to locate the more than 200 school girls kidnapped by Boko Haram.

World-First Claim for Israeli Camera Technology

Camera-on-chip technology makes possible superior image quality in miniature cameras, says the company.

Iraq May Spend $790 Million on Beechcraft AT-6C Strike Aircraft

Iraq is the first announced customer for the AT-6.

Huerta Stands Firm On First Officer Qualifications

The FAA exercised "maximum flexibility" in its concessions to industry on the first-officer qualification rule.

Korea Blocks Foreign Companies from Airline Joint Ventures

The South Korean government is barring foreign airlines from starting new joint venture operations with local companies.

New MD540A Armed Scout Helo Shown in Jordan

The SOFEX show marks the first showing of the armed scout helicopter outside the U.S.

Mesa’s Ornstein Expresses ‘Disgust’ with Washington

Republic’s Bedford Calls for New Pilot Pay Model

Republic Airways boss Bryan Bedford wants to see a better deal for regional airline first officers.

Competition Heats Up for Indian Carriers

Established Indian airlines are facing a competitive squeeze with new market entrants aggressively adding seat capacity and cutting prices.

Industry Agrees To Introduce Mandatory Aircraft Tracking

A task force formed by the International Air Transport Association is developing proposals for mandatory aircraft tracking to be implemented by ICAO.