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Malaysian Hawks To Be Upgraded

The single-seat Mk208 light attack version will be renewed by BAE Systems in partnership with Airod.

European Aviation Looks To ‘Preserve’ Single Market After Brexit

Nine aviation associations in Europe have issued a joint statement backing the EU and reiterating its huge benefits for aviation.

Singapore Reveals Modifications to IAI Heron Systems

The MALE UAV has achieved full operating capability after local enhancements to communications and training systems.

Modernized Ka-27M Helicopters Join the Russian Navy

New radars, avionics and communication systems are being added to the veteran ASW machines.

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Lockheed Martin Says It Can Deliver T-50A Early If Needed

If the U.S. Air Force asks, the manufacturer contends it can begin deliveries in 2022, two years before planned initial operational capability.

U.S. To Ban Pax Electronics on Flights from Eight Countries

Prohibition bars laptop computers, cameras from passenger cabins

Nigeria Asks Ethiopian Airlines To Help Re-establish Flag Carrier

Country’s largest private airline, Arik Air, subject of government takeover

Malindo Air To Serve as Launch Operator for Boeing 737 Max 8

Malaysian low-fare carrier to start service between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore in early May

UK Follows U.S. Electronics Ban Aboard Certain Flights

Directive covers six countries and affects 14 airlines

Reprieve Likely for U-2 Dragon Lady

The U.S. Air Force will postpone plans to retire the high-flying recce jet in 2019-20.

Airlines Oppose Raising Fee Passengers Pay for TSA Service

In its budget blueprint, the Trump administration proposes raising the security services fee to cover 75 percent of the TSA's cost.

Regulations and Government

IAG To Launch Low-fare Brand Level in June

First services to fly out of Barcelona using Iberia crew

Poland Rethinks Defense Procurement

After helicopter and missile controversies, new review promises a more considered approach.

President Trump Endorses ATC Spin-Off in Budget Blueprint

The Trump budget would reduce Department of Transportation discretionary spending by 13 percent and eliminate Essential Air Service.

Regulations and Government

France Joins UK in Airbus Fraud Investigation

Airbus pledges complete cooperation as probes intensify

IATA: Africa Still Not Ready for Projected Growth

Red tape, high costs and failure to liberalize remain among barriers to change

Gray Eagle Stationing in South Korea Long Planned, Says U.S.

U.S. Forces Korea announced that the Army has started the process of permanently stationing MQ-1C Gray Eagles at Kunsan Air Base.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Boeing’s Myers Upbeat about Influx of Aircraft Investors

Commercial aircraft buyers enjoying unprecedented capital access

Russian UAVs Find Combat Missions over Syria

Systems of Israeli origin are being supplanted by domestically-produced versions but not yet any UCAVs.

Production of China’s New Airlifter Confirmed

But the Y-20 will also be re-engined, and future use as a satellite launcher is foreseen.

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