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Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 TEN Gains EASA Certification

The first set of production Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 TEN engines have arrived in Seattle.

August 18, 2017

General Atomics: UK Protector Advances Civil Certification Effort

Military certification of the Protector variant of the MQ-9B unmanned aircraft is expected in 2021-2022, followed by civil certification.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

August 18, 2017

Turkey Considers Russian or European Missile Systems—Or Both

A highly politicized search for ground-based long-range air defense continues.

August 17, 2017

North Korea Missile Launches Threatening Airliners

Failures upon re-entry into atmosphere create wide fields of debris in well-traveled airways

August 17, 2017

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Indonesia’s N219 Flies for First Time

The N219 program still lacks funding for certification, but has achieved a major milestone.

August 16, 2017

Britain’s Costly Carrier Enters Home Port

HMS Queen Elizabeth, the first of two huge new warships, completed initial sea trials, but won’t be operational until the end of 2020.

August 16, 2017

JSSI Is Open To All for Spares

JSSI is offering a range of services to customers who have not signed up for the company's well-known cost per flying hour programs

Maintenance and Modifications

August 16, 2017

U.S. Regionals Intensify Efforts To Combat Pilot Supply Dilemma

Regional carriers strengthen recruitment efforts and pay strategies to compensate for pilot shortage.

August 15, 2017

USSOCOM Plans 'ThunderDrone' Technology Demonstration

The exercise beginning in September will evaluate small drones and swarming applications in an indoor test range.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

August 15, 2017

Russia’s First MALE UAV Is Revealed

The Predator-like Orion MALE UAV faces an uncertain future, as its maker struggles for funding.

August 15, 2017

Air Berlin Files for Insolvency after Etihad Rebuff

Lufthansa and German government pledge to support restructuring effort

August 15, 2017

China and Mongolia Work To Expand Route Development

The two countries seek to add a seventh cross-border air route and open Mongolian airspace to airlines flying between northwest and northeast China.

August 14, 2017

Museum Spotlights Embraer Designs

The Museu da Casa Brasileira exhibit highlights Brazilian aviation from 1709 through the present.

August 14, 2017

China Displays ‘Wild Weasel’ Fighter

A Chengdu J-10B was shown with with jammer, designator pods and anti-radiation missiles.

August 14, 2017

U.S. Air Force Begins Training on New MQ-9 Reaper Block 5

Airmen at Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico describe the Block 5 Reaper and new Block 30 ground control station.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

August 13, 2017

Study Projects Newer Cargo Conversions Accelerating in 2020

UK consultancy IBA says market value of new-generation aircraft will suit conversion starting around the turn of the decade.

August 10, 2017

Air Force: Light Attack Experiment a New Approach to Buying

The U.S. Air Force is currently evaluating three turboprops and a jet for a potential light attack aircraft requirement.

August 10, 2017

Thailand’s Latest F-5 Upgrade Features Israeli Kit

Rafael is supplying most avionics and weapons, although Saab’s datalink will also be fitted.

August 10, 2017

CargoLogicAir Launches First Scheduled Freight Service

UK partner of Russia’s AirBridgeCargo took delivery of its third Boeing 747 in May

UTC-Rockwell Collins Talks Underscore Supply-chain Pressures

Analysts think consolidation could provide leverage against OEM pricing pressures

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