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U.S. Air Force Evaluates Quadcopter for Aircraft Inspections

The emerging technologies unit at Edwards Air Force Base is also considering using drones to calibrate antennas, inspect roofs and airfields.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Boeing Quiet on Chinese Joint Venture for 737 Completions

U.S. airframer pledges to announce more information ‘at a later date’

AIN Blog: Airshow Season Starts With Events at China Lake and Lancaster

There will be plenty of fascinating displays.

Boeing’s ‘797’ Taking Shape as Twin-aisle Design

Once skeptical, United Airlines sees ‘a lot of merit’ in twin-aisle concept

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B-21 Completes Preliminary Design Review, U.S. Air Force Says

The secretive bomber program is keeping to its schedule and budget, according to Gen. Stephen Wilson, Air Force vice chief of staff.

Ruag Develops Simulated Testing of Chaff/Flare Systems

The German Air Force Tornado fleet will avoid firing of pyrotechnics when testing its self-protection system.

Iran Air Takes Its First A330-200 as Fleet Upgrade Continues

Carrier takes first new widebody since nuclear deal

Bombardier Confident It Will Hit C Series Delivery Target for 2017

Despite going more than two months without delivering an airplane, company expects to ship between 30 and 35 airplanes this year

Airbus Inks German CH-53 Support Contract

The deal will keep the Bundeswehr's Stallions flying through 2030.

Maintenance and Modifications

Boeing 737 Max 8 Gains FAA Certification

Service entry anticipated “in the coming months”

Dassault Boss Describes Rafale Sales Prospects

Chief executive officer Eric Trappier also revealed another extension to Neuron UCAS demonstrator program.

Northrop Grumman Tests MS-177 Sensor on Global Hawk

The UTC Aerospace multi-spectral, long-range imaging sensor joins the portfolio of sensor options the RQ-4B Global Hawk offers.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Boeing Works Toward Basic Design of Proposed 737 Max 10

The manufacturer expects to complete firm configuration of the proposed new Max 10 variant by next year, says program manager.

German Researchers Developing Local Turbulence Software

The goal of the software is to replicate the feel of flying near large objects and 'feel' the effect of the airflow on the helicopter.

ICAO Council Adopts New Aircraft CO2 Emissions Standard

The 36-member permanent body of the international aviation organization endorsed February 2016 recommendations of a committee of experts.

Regulations and Government

Push-button Communication Comes To Miami ATC

Miami is the latest ATC facility to go on line with digital communications, bringing to 55 the number of airport towers operating with Data Comm.

Embraer Rolls Out First E195-E2, Brazil's Largest Aircraft

Identifies Azul as launch operator

Australian Helicopter Needs Discussed at Avalon Show

Boeing and Bell displayed candidates; there was also some A330MRTT news and a fast jet support contract announcement.

Boeing Rolls Out Max 9 Narrowbody En Route to April First Flight

The Boeing 737 Max 9 narrowbody is due to enter service in 2018.

AFRAA Demands Progress On African Open Skies Liberalization

The African Airlines Association says that states willing to embrace air transport liberalization must press ahead without the support of those who do not.

Regulations and Government

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