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Airbus HForces Civil Helicopters Into Military Roles

Company claims generic weapons system will provide affordable solutions.

Airbus Expands And Refines Air-to-Air Refueling

Automatic system is on the way, as well as a kit for the C295. Meanwhile, a solution to the A400M helicopter problem is being explored.

Predator B UAV To Get European ELINT System

Raytheon’s German subsidiary will provide a radar-detecting and locating sensor.

Book Review: Enter the Drones, The FAA and UAVs in America

There is nowhere you can find the curious and circuitous story about the civil use of unmanned aircraft, except in this new non-fiction book.

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Farnborough International Preview

The biennial Farnborough Air Show will take place in mid-July, with the F-35 expected (yet again) to make its debut.

Taranis Flight Test Details Described

New details of how the all-British UCAV was demonstrated have been revealed.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

NASA-led Effort Advances Future of Unmanned Aircraft

Flight tests involving the General Atomics-built Ikhana Predator B are supporting the development of minimum operational performance standards

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Triumph Recalibrates Its Business Plan With Tighter Portfolio

The Triumph Group has been reorganized with 47 disparate subsidiaries scaled back to just 22.

Louisiana Courts Industry with Workforce Development

Aerospace companies looking to invest in the state will receive a warm welcome and help finding quality talent.

Regulations and Government

F-35 Unit Cost To Go Below $100 Million, Maker Says

Talks to conclude new production contracts are still not done, but movement on price is going in the right direction.

New Funding Drives International Growth for Hexcel

Connecticut-based manufacturing specialist secures $700 million in financing after expanding into Morocco and opening revamped facility in the UK.

CFM Sees History On Its Side As Leap Engine Comes Of Age

CFM International’s Jean-Paul Ebanga says strong investment and careful preparation means it will fulfill its commitments with the Leap program.

Airbus Adds More Economy Seats

Going conservative on the neo option for the A380, Airbus has cabin-revenue enhancements up its sleeve

Boeing’s Vision Of NMA Starts To Sharpen

New midsize airplane would hold up to 270 passengers

Airlines Urged To Split Flight Crew Between Ground and Cockpit

Toulouse-based research lab studies solutions to alarm deafness in today's cockpits

U.S. Navy Gains Experience As Fielding of P-8A Poseidon Expands

Transition training will begin this year at NAS Whidbey Island, the Navy’s second major P-8A training facility.

Pilot Demand Driving Record Simulator Sales

Aggressive Competition Keeps Level D Prices Lean

Training and Workforce

France’s Aerospace, Defense and Space Sectors are Prospering

Government support and foreign contract sales have led to a thriving French aerospace industry, with things likely to get even better.

UTAS Engineering Brains-Trust Tackles Problems For OEMs

UTC Aerospace Systems is now the largest company in its sector.

Drallim Tapped for Relentless Hook

The UK cargo-hook manufacturer’s Hawk 8000lb system was selected for inclusion on the Bell 525 Relentless.

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