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New Russian Naval Helicopter Previewed

Updates also provided on existing Kamov machines, including Ka-27 series and long-delayed first flight of Ka-62.

Russian Air Transport, Lease Markets Endure Tectonic Shifts

Economic downturn, sanctions devour airline profits

Chinese Airpower Poses Serious Threat

The Pentagon’s latest report describes continued improvement in the country’s military aerospace capabilities.

Leonardo’s New Divisions Emerge But Branding Not Quite Settled

The Italian-based group’s transition from Finmeccanica is proceeding, but heritage names may persist in some form or other

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Jordan Boosts Air Fleet With UH-60s, STOL Transports and UAVs

Former U.S. Army Black Hawks and Polish M28s, plus Camcopter and Falco UAS, all acquired for counter-terrorism effort.

Australian Satnav Compliance Takes Effect May 26

Some 180 VORs and NDBs will be shut down later this month.

Regulations and Government

FAA Publishes Legal Interpretation of AD Rules

Agency says operators have an “ongoing obligation” to ensure that the maintenance or modification mandated by an AD is maintained.

Maintenance and Modifications

Denmark Confirms F-35 after Evaluating Fighter Alternatives

The Stealth Fighter was judged more cost-effective than the Eurofighter and the Super Hornet in a 21-month evaluation

Researchers Envision Commercial Aircraft without Landing Gear

A new way to optimize a blended wing body would better accommodate passengers

Thales Sells Helmet Mounted Cueing System To Spanish Air Force

Pilots flying the EF-18 Hornet will cue and designate targets using a system that already serves on US Air Force A-10s and F-16s.

ATR Ramps Up U.S. Marketing Effort

Projects strong presence at RAA convention in Charlotte

Turmoil at Kenya Airways Reaches Climax

One-day pilots' strike ends only after management suspends staff "rationalization" plan

Bombardier Introduces CRJ Cabin Upgrade

Retrofits available in 12 months, but still no launch customer

Argus Completes Acquisition of UAS Safety Institute

USI is the official UAS training provider for Global Aerospace under its SM4 Safety Initiative.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Mitsubishi Eyes ‘Expedited’ Flight Testing in U.S.

Hopes to bring first MRJ to U.S. by this summer

Thai Navy Accepts Its First Two Airbus H145M Helicopters

A total of 17 of the lightweight multi-role H145 series are heading for Thailand

British Arms Sales To Saudi Arabia Questioned

Civilian casualties in the Yemen conflict have prompted another call to re-examine dealings that are significant for BAE Systems.

GA-ASI Reports Certifiable Predator-B Progress as UK Commits

Ground testing of new fuselage structure has been completed; the UK is negotiating a contract.

U.S. Air Force Eyes Small UAS; Services Favor VTOL Capability

The Air Force will release a strategic plan for using smaller unmanned aircraft systems than it has traditionally operated.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

FAA To Eliminate Hundreds of Remote Com Outlets

Agency says the current complement of RCOs covers the vast majority of the U.S. and includes duplicate, overlapping and seldom used frequencies.

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