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Improvements ahead for GPS constellation

The DOD’s Navstar GPS reached a new performance level this year, with 30 satellites in orbit versus its minimum required civil complement of 24.

August 24, 2007

JPDO Study Endorses eLoran as Best Satnav Backup

A satellite navigation backup study commissioned by the JPDO has given eLoran “the highest overall preference rating...particularly in the U.S.” Not yet pu

August 21, 2007

AINonline Expands Defense Coverage

Starting this month, AINonline.com brings updated defense news to readers via AIN Defense Perspective.

August 17, 2007

Austrian and Eurofighter Reach Compromise over Typhoon Order

Eurofighter reached an agreement with Austria over the disputed contract for 18 Typhoons, as <link http://www.ainonline.com/airshow-convention-news/paris-a

August 16, 2007

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Northrop Grumman Wins UCAV Contract over Boeing

Northrop Grumman has won the U.S.

August 16, 2007

It's Official: A400M First Flight is Delayed

To no one's great surprise, EADS finally admitted that the A400M airlifter will be late taking off.

August 16, 2007

UK Gives Go-ahead for Big New Aircraft Carriers

After years of preliminary definition and assessment, the UK Ministry of Defence gave the go-ahead for construction of two 65,000-tonne aircraft carriers.

August 16, 2007

Russian Air Force An-124s on the Block?

The 21 An-124 heavy airlifters owned by the Russian Air Force are now available for sale to commercial operators, according to unconfirmed media reports in

August 16, 2007

Saudis Close To Signing Contract for Eurofighter Typhoons

In our final edition at the recent Paris Air Show we revealed that <link http://www.ainonline.com/news/single-news-page/article/saudi-deals-done-for-helos-

August 14, 2007

DESO, BAE Face Scrutiny over Al-Yamamah

The future of the Defence Export Services Organisation is under review by the new UK government.

August 14, 2007

FAA Funding Squabble Officially on Hold for Now

Although Congress is in recess until September 4, one could be forgiven for thinking otherwise given the continued rhetoric on both sides of the FAA fundin

August 14, 2007

Australia Proposes Free ADS-B Avionics

As an example of how ADS-B installation will work abroad, the Australian government and Airservices Australia, the country’s privatized ATC provider, propo

August 14, 2007

Alaska Statewide ADS-B Agreement Signed

The FAA yesterday signed an agreement in Anchorage with a consortium of Alaskan aviation organizations to move ahead with the statewide implementation of A

Final Report Issued on NY/NJ/Philly Redesign

The FAA last week issued the final environmental impact statement for the New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia airspace redesign, a major project that seeks

Eurocontrol inaugurates flow-management center

Every day in Europe, aircraft take to the skies more than 30,000 times, and this summer is predicted to be one of the busiest ever in European airspace.

Europe’s Air Traffic Situation

In April 805,239 flights were recorded in Europe, an increase of 5.6 percent over the same month the previous year.

Eight 7-Series Boeings Welcome 787 to the Family

As part of its unveiling of the 787, Boeing coordinated a 7-series family photo.

Development Begins on Single European Sky

The European Space Agency (ESA) recently launched the early development phase of the Single European Sky Iris program, a research initiative designed to im

Pilot Error Blamed in Comair Crash

After a year of investigation, the NTSB on Thursday released its final report regarding the takeoff crash of Comair Flight 5191 at Blue Grass Airport in Le

Boeing prepares Dreamliner to enter flight-test program

Some 15,000 well-wishers witnessed the first public appearance last month of the Boeing 787 in Everett, Wash., an event broadcast live via satellite in nin

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