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Airbus Concludes Sale of Defense Electronics Business

American buyout specialist KKR paid €1.1 billion for the mostly Germany-based company, now renamed Hensoldt.

Vietnam Buys More Defense Equipment from Israel

A second batch of Spyder air defense missiles has arrived, and Vietnam could be Elbit’s customer for a major Mi-17 helicopter upgrade.

CFM-powered A321neo Wins EASA, FAA Certification

No word on identity of launch operators of either the CFM or Pratt-powered versions of the airplane, however

India Mulls Ilyushin Airlifter and Tanker Upgrades

The Il-76/78 fleet will likely be modernized, maybe including new engines. The Il-38 ASW aircraft will also be improved.

February 28, 2017

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Mitsubishi Sends MRJ for Icing Tests, Addresses Rate Plan

Company reviewing timing of 10-aircraft-per-month production rate

February 28, 2017

Airbus Names Dumont Chief Engineer for Commercial Aircraft

Charles Champion to retire by year-end

February 28, 2017

China's AVIC Achieves First Flight of Wing-Loong II UAV

Coincident with the maiden flight, Xinhua News Agency said an unnamed customer has placed a large order for the new generation drone.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

February 28, 2017

FAA Cautions about Transponder and ADS-B Testing

In one instance, an ADS-B OUT system ground test created a false airborne target that generated a TCAS resolution advisory on an airliner on approach.

February 27, 2017

Thai Air Law Boosts Safety Regs, Opens Door to Foreign Ownership

A new Thai aviation law should take effect before the end of 2017, modernizing the country's regulatory structures.

February 27, 2017

Safran Bullish On Zodiac Deal, Silvercrest and Leap Engines

French aerospace group Safran reported revenue and profit group for 2016.

February 25, 2017

Indonesian Air Force Review Clears AW101 Helicopter Purchase

In a break from the previous Indonesian policy, the service is looking beyond its traditional supplier, state-owned Indonesian Aerospace (PTDI)

February 24, 2017

Abu Dhabi IDEX Show Highlights Key UAE Developments

Surprise announcement of Russian/UAE fighter project; UAE may also acquire Su-35s, Russians say.

February 23, 2017

China’s FC-31 Fighter May Be Slated for Carrier Ops

A second prototype has flown, showing modifications. Meanwhile, export marketing continues.

February 23, 2017

Indonesia Makes Mixed Progress with Airliner Programs

The R80 regional airliner still awaits funding, and the N245 remains in preliminary design. PTDI says that the smaller N219 is nearing its first flight.

February 22, 2017

Airbus Pleads for Relief as A400M Losses Mount

Company wants the European launch nations to reduce the penalties they are extracting for late deliveries and performance shortfalls.

February 22, 2017

Airbus Bolstered by Strong Commercial Backlog

New airliner sales fell in 2016 but the overall backlog of almost 6,900 aircraft is strong.

February 22, 2017

Boeing Delivers First 787-9 Dreamliner to Korean Air

The 787-9 assembled in North Charleston, S.C., will be the first Dreamliner operated by a Korean airline in South Korea.

February 22, 2017

Pakistan Orders Additional AW139 Helicopters from Leonardo

An unspecified number of AW139s will join an earlier batch ordered in August 2016.

February 21, 2017

Boeing South Carolina Reports Smooth Transition to 787-10

The first three 787-10s that will participate in the flight-test effort are making their way through assembly and test in North Charleston, S.C.

February 21, 2017

‘Make In India’ Was the Key Focus of Aero India Show

From fighters to helicopters to AEW aircraft to missiles, foreign OEMs competed to meet India’s requirements.

February 20, 2017

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