Aerospace & Defense

One of Asia’s Final Frontiers Poised for Growth

The Myanmar government has invited private participation in 30 airport development projects.

AT&T, Honeywell Partner for New 4G Inflight Service

Passengers will be able to connect to the network via Wi-Fi-enabled devices for texting, streaming video and browsing the Internet at faster speeds.

Alenia Flies Full-Spec MC-27J

The MC-27J Praetorian concept retains the capability of the regular C-27J but can be rapidly converted for special missions.

European Parliament Backs Sesar Extension to 2024

The European Union Council of Ministers is expected to adopt the final act extending the life of the ATM joint undertaking this summer.

Ukraine Airlines Launches First Service to U.S.

Ukraine International Airlines now flies transatlantic service between Kiev and New York.

U.S. Navy Releases Draft RFP for UClass Vehicle

Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Boeing and General Atomics received the draft proposal document.

MiG, Aviadvigatel Confirm MiG-31 Development

RAC MiG is working on new versions of the aircraft more capable than the current MiG-31BM.

Australia Approves 58 More Lockheed Martin F-35s

F-35s will replace the RAAF’s older F/A-18A/B Hornets, which the air force plans to withdraw from service by 2022.

Azul To Go International in 2015 with Airbus Widebodies

Azul Brazilian Airlines plans to fly to the U.S. early next year.

Boeing ‘Confident’ in Smooth 777X Transition

Boeing sees plenty of opportunity to fill the remaining 777 delivery slots for 777-300ERs by the time it starts delivering the 777-8X in 2021.

Chinese Pilots Demand Pay Parity with Expats

Pilots flying for Air China complain that their foreign colleagues earn more and draw more desirable flight schedules.

Japan Bolsters Southern Air Defenses

For better surveillance capability over its southern waters, Japan has established 603 Hiko-tai (squadron) at Naha air base on Okinawa

U.S. Army, Sikorsky Demonstrate Autonomous Black Hawk

The Black Hawk serves as a second testbed for Sikorsky’s Matrix research program to develop and field systems for autonomous vertical takeoff and landing.

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