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Boeing, South African Company Cooperate on 'Mwari' Aircraft

Boeing will develop an integrated mission system for the ISR and light attack turboprop built by the Paramount Group.

Bombardier Launches C Series Route-proving in Europe

Flights conducted using typical operational procedures of launch customer Swiss International Airlines

U.S. Air Force Identifies Pratt & Whitney, Other Suppliers of B-21

The disclosure by Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James of major B-21 suppliers is the latest information released on the secretive program.

Aurora Wins Darpa Contract to Build Novel Drone Demonstrator

The unmanned aircraft manufacturer plans to start flight-testing its 'LightningStrike' technology demonstrator in 2018.

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Second Complete KC-46A Tanker Joins Flight-Test Phase

The second fully configured KC-46A flew for the first time on March 2 between Paine Field and Boeing Field in Washington state.

Whirly-Girls Take Scholarship Total to a New High

Whirly-Girls International, the non-profit charity dedicated to the advancement of women in the helicopter industry

Training and Workforce

HAI Open to UAS

The organization welcomed UAS exhibitors to Heli-Expo for the first time, and introduced a new membership category to accommodate them.

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Britain, France to Jointly Develop Future Combat Air System

The new drone builds on Britain's development of the Taranis unmanned combat air vehicle and the Dassault Aviation-led Neuron UCAV effort.

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Embraer Makes Provision For Republic Bankruptcy

Executives see no delivery disruptions, however, saying that United Express carriers could take E175s intended for Republic Airways.

Southeast Aerospace Reworks Bell 407GX for Military Role

The new version of the 407GX will be designated the NSA 407MRH

Construction Starts on A330 Completions Center in China

Airbus calls milestone another step in ‘internationalization’ and partnership with People's Republic

U.S. and Europe Strike Deal over TSO Recognition

Agreement between Europe and the U.S to recognize its each other's TSO will make it easier to get access to aerospace components.

Regulations and Government

Debris Found Off Mozambique Likely From 777, Says Official

Malaysian transport minister stops short of confirming part came from Malaysia Airlines MH370

Airbus Helicopters Introduces 'HForce' Weapons Package

The manufacturer is offering several options for arming its civil-derived H125M, H145M and H225M military helicopters.

Waypoint Leasing Stands Behind Oil-and-gas Operators

The Irish helicopter leasing company still sees plenty of opportunity in the leasing marketplace.

H160 Flight Testing Benefitting From New Tools

Certification is planned for 2018, as the manufacturer gears up for production.

Honeywell Withdraws Offer for United Technologies

Phoenix-based company rebuts UTC's characterization of its offer as 'grossly undervalued'

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Upgraded Il-76MD-M Airlifter Makes First Flight in Russia

The Russian air force plans to acquire 40 of the four-engine airlifters, which are upgraded from in-service Il-76MDs.

Insurance Provider Takes ASI as New Name

Reflecting a wider range of clients, Aviation Specialty Insurance also adds underwriters.

FAA Forms New ARC For Operation of Small UAS Over People

The ARC marks a reversal from the agency’s earlier micro classification.

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