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‘Augmented Reality’ Could Ease Maintenance Skills Shortage

According to enterprise software specialist IFS, engineers deployed to maintain aircraft could benefit from virtual guidance from afar.

JF-17 for Myanmar Seen Flying in China

The two-seat JF-17B version of the Sino-Pakistan joint venture fighter is also flying from Chengdu.

Russia and Iran Cooperate on UAVs, UCAVs

The relationship is highlighted by recent operations over Syria.

Paris Airshow Inspires Unique Airbus Formation

Airbus flew this unique formation a few weeks before the Paris Air Show.

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MiG Boss Bids for New Fighter Business

But he would not acknowledge new MiG-29 order from Egypt.

Industry Prepares Widebody Entries as Market ‘Rebalances’

Various derivative programs coming to fruition.

U.S. Team Pushes Boundaries of VTOL Flight, Electric Propulsion

An Aurora Flight Sciences-led team plans to fly the XV-24A LightningStrike aircraft in late 2018.

Diamond Debuts New Multi-Purpose Surveillance Platform

The DA62 MPP has more cabin volume for surveillance than the existing DA42 MPP aircraft.

USAF Rethink Means Warthog Lives to Fight Another Day

Pentagon reverses A-10 retirement, but looks for new close air support platform.

Pratt & Whitney Confident It Can Meet PW1000G Commitments

Having oversome issues with initial geared turbofan engines, the manufacturer believes it has a good plan for ramping up production.

Embraer Improves E-Jet E2 Performance Figures

Braziliian OEM reveals more range and lift for E195-E2, improved hot/high and short field capability announced for E190-E2.

Boeing Reports Not a Squawk in 787-10 Flight-test Program

First two Boeing 787-10 flight test articles have finished 20 percent of testing

Embraer’s KC-390 in Debut Public Demo Flight

Transport/Tanker on track for certification next year, with additional sales announcements planned by year’s end.

Boeing’s 777X Wing Factory Gets Ready for Prime Time

First set of wings for 777X static test article soon to undergo fabrication

Bombardier: New Lighter Wing Won't Delay Global 7000

The company is not detailing the changes involved with the wing, but stresses that the only change involves the weight, not aerodynamics.

Textron Rolls Out First Production Citation Longitude

There are currently five of the super-midsize twinjets on the production line.

'Hypoxia-like' Events Stop F-35A Flights at Luke Air Force Base

The U.S. Air Force cancelled local flying operations of the F-35A variant of the fighter to investigate the root cause of incidents.

Paris Airshow Preview

The aerospace highlight of 2017, the 52nd Paris Airshow in mid-June looks set to be bigger and better than ever.

U.S. Military Places Order for More of BAE's Guidance Sections

The company announced a $180.5 million follow-on order from the Navy for its Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System.

U.S. Trade Body Votes To Continue C Series Dumping Probe

Decision based on what International Trade Commission calls a ‘reasonable indication’ of harm to U.S. industry

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