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Piaggio Resumes Flight Testing of Unmanned HammerHead

A second prototype of the unmanned P.180 Avanti derivative returned to flight test status after a first prototype crashed in May 2016.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

China Explores Electromagnetic Carrier Launch System

Land tests of an EMALS seen, amidst talk of a third indigenous aircraft carrier.

Two More Nations Join Euro-Tanker Fleet

Seven Airbus A330MRTTs are now slated for the pooling project, but still only four countries have committed.

BAE Systems Employs F1 And Gaming Expertise

Partnership with Williams creates new cockpit simulation facility in the UK for fast jet training and development.

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IndiGo’s Play for Air India Draws Mixed Reactions

Responses range from cynicism to enthusiasm

Airline Traffic Growth Slows in May Amid Record Load Factors

Airfares declined during the period by 6 percent, stimulating some two-fifths of the month’s growth

Embraer Begins Delivery of UK Military Trainer Phenoms

The contract includes firm orders for five Phenoms, support and options for follow-on aircraft.

U.S. Exempts Emirates, Turkish from Electronics Ban

Airlines join Etihad Airways among list of carriers whose passengers may now carry laptops in aircraft cabins

Chinese Lessor CAS Commits to 140 Airbus Jets

General Terms Agreement calls for delivery of 100 A320s and 40 A350s

British Airways Cabin Crew Call Another Strike

United union argues plan to wet lease A320s from Qatar Airways a breach of EU regulations

U.S. Military Budgets More for Small Unmanned Aircraft Services

The Naval Air Systems Command and Special Operations Command have awarded IDIQ contracts of $1.7 billion and $475 million, respectively.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Boeing France Positioned To Meet NMA Supplier Needs

Group’s partnerships with 14 main French suppliers already integral to 737 Max, 777X

General Atomics Rolls Out Improved Ground Station for Reaper

Plans call for the Block 50 Advanced Cockpit Ground Control Station to replace existing ground stations for U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reapers.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Parker Wins Denali Spots, Unveils New Engine Components

Composite lubrication reservoirs are an industry first.

Boeing’s Dedicated Services Division Ready to Launch

Global Services to cover government, space and commercial customers

Maintenance and Modifications

U.S. Offers GA-ASI Sea Guardian UAS to India

The maritime surveillance system is part of a further planned boost in defense cooperation between the two countries.

Embraer Appoints SIAE Philippines as E-Jet Service Center

Brazilian airframer sees big demand for maintenance services from Asian E-Jet operators

Maintenance and Modifications

Leonardo’s M346 Gets Some Teeth

A fighter attack version is being offered that retains the type’s previous capabilities.

Philippines Likely To Buy Super Tucanos

An escalating Muslim insurgency in the country’s southern island has lent urgency to a close air support requirement.

Australian Buy of Modified G550s Confirmed

L3 Com will modify the Gulfstream jets for ISR and EW.

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