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New Russian Naval Helicopter Previewed

Updates also provided on existing Kamov machines, including Ka-27 series and long-delayed first flight of Ka-62.

Chinese Airpower Poses Serious Threat

The Pentagon’s latest report describes continued improvement in the country’s military aerospace capabilities.

Leonardo’s New Divisions Emerge But Branding Not Quite Settled

The Italian-based group’s transition from Finmeccanica is proceeding, but heritage names may persist in some form or other

Jordan Boosts Air Fleet With UH-60s, STOL Transports and UAVs

Former U.S. Army Black Hawks and Polish M28s, plus Camcopter and Falco UAS, all acquired for counter-terrorism effort.

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Denmark Confirms F-35 after Evaluating Fighter Alternatives

The Stealth Fighter was judged more cost-effective than the Eurofighter and the Super Hornet in a 21-month evaluation

How today’s leading MRO providers enhance ownership and aircraft value.

Business jet activity is rising, according to the most recent TraqPak data from Argus,

Researchers Envision Commercial Aircraft without Landing Gear

A new way to optimize a blended wing body would better accommodate passengers

Thales Sells Helmet Mounted Cueing System To Spanish Air Force

Pilots flying the EF-18 Hornet will cue and designate targets using a system that already serves on US Air Force A-10s and F-16s.

ATR Ramps Up U.S. Marketing Effort

Projects strong presence at RAA convention in Charlotte

Bombardier Introduces CRJ Cabin Upgrade

Retrofits available in 12 months, but still no launch customer

Mitsubishi Eyes ‘Expedited’ Flight Testing in U.S.

Hopes to bring first MRJ to U.S. by this summer

Cirrus Flies First Production Vision Jet

The first production Cirrus Vision Jet will be used for proving the jet's type-rating training program.

GAMA: Business Jet and Turboprop Shipments Down in 1Q16

General aviation airplane deliveries in the first quarter dipped 3.7 percent from a year ago, while billings were down 9.5 percent.

British Arms Sales To Saudi Arabia Questioned

Civilian casualties in the Yemen conflict have prompted another call to re-examine dealings that are significant for BAE Systems.

GA-ASI Reports Certifiable Predator-B Progress as UK Commits

Ground testing of new fuselage structure has been completed; the UK is negotiating a contract.

Amazon Doubles Down on Cargo Fleet

Signs new lease deal with Atlas Air covering 20 Boeing 767-300s

Quebec’s Aerospace Cluster Seeks More Tier 1 Integrators

Looks to fill gap in aerostructures supply, flight control systems

Leonardo Reveals New Lightweight Surveillance Radar

The Osprey is an AESA type that offers 360-degree coverage without moving parts

Exports Drive Revenue Boost for French Aerospace & Defense

French industry association GIFAS announced strong growth in revenues and sales for 2015.

FAA Approves A350-900 for ‘Beyond 180 Minutes’ ETOPS

Certification includes provisions for up to 300-minutes diversion time

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