Aerospace & Defense

China To Launch Crackdown on Unlicensed Repair Stations

Chinese authorities plan to redouble efforts to eradicate unlicensed repair stations.

U.S. Deputy Program Manager Outlines F-35 Fixes

Modified bulkheads will address cracking issues in early production versions of the Joint Strike Fighter.

Bombardier: CSeries Outsells in Its Segment

The aircraft accounts for 50 percent of the firm orders in the 100- to 149-seat market, according to Bombardier.

U.S. Navy Advances Triton Without 'Sense-and-Avoid' Settled

The U.S. Navy is taking a “layered approach” to meeting the see-and-avoid requirement until it finds a technology solution.

ICAO Calls Special Meeting on Flight Tracking

ICAO hopes to increase momentum in efforts to promote worldwide flight tracking.

Crews Zero In on ‘Pings’ in Search for MAS Flight 370

Australian navy crews have detected "pinger" signals in the Indian Ocean, possibly from Flight 370.

Snecma Sees Open Rotor Decision As Early As 2017

Airframe integration will factor into development go-ahead for 2030 entry into service of Snecma's open-rotor engines.

Study: Foreign Partners Wary of Technology Theft in China

New LCC a Product of Chinese Reform

A new private low-fare carrier in China plans to launch operations in August.

HAL Edged Out In Trainer Competitions

The Indian Air Force has and urgent need for Stage II intermediate jet trainers.

Bulgaria Reacts To Stepped-up Russian Surveillance Flights

Between March 1 and 26 Russian aircraft approached Bulgaria on nine occasions, flying without flight plans and requiring investigation.

Experts Consider Flight 370 Scenarios at RAeS Conference

Experts appear unable to find a single plausible scenario under which Malaysia Flight 370 disappeared.

Navy Equips MH-60s With New 'Smart' Launcher

The digital launcher will let the Seahawk carry a variety of weapons and engage a larger set of threats.

JetBlue Looks Forward with JetBlue Foundation Outreach

Aviation-themed schools listen up: JetBlue Foundation has money for you.