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GIFAS Confirms Tough Times for Rotorcraft Sector

French industry group reported that the past three years have been difficult for the rotorcraft sector and its suppliers.

Navy Restarts Effort To Fit 'Due Regard' Radar on Triton

The U.S. Navy has restarted the development of a sense-and-avoid radar system for the MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Pratt & Whitney Wages 'War on Cost' to Lower F135 Price

Pratt & Whitney said it has reduced the cost of the F135 turbofan by 55 percent since the sixth flight-test engine.

U.S. Agencies Start Formal Review of Gulf Carrier Dispute

The departments of State, Commerce and Transportation will gather evidence to evaluate allegations against Qatar, Emirates and Etihad airlines.

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Amazon Wins Exemption From FAA to Test Fly Small Drone

Amazon petitioned the FAA last July to conduct R&D of its planned drone delivery service under Section 333 of the FAA reauthorization act.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Operation Inherent Resolve Makes Uncertain Progress

Islamic State forces lose some ground in Iraq but still control large areas. Syrian situation unclear.

MRJ’s First Flight Delayed Until ‘September or October’

Setback not expected to affect delivery schedule

New Nexsys Products Join Aerospace Optics

New products announced by Aerospace Optics include the Nexsys Logic Module and Nexsys Signal Converters.

India Confirms Order for 36 Dassault Rafale Fighters

After three years of negotiations, the Indian government tells Dassault it wants the Rafales to be delivered rapidly.

Ka-52 Attack Helicopter Enters Russian Service

Russian MoD is also funding a version for naval operations.

Bangladesh Takes Delivery of Yak-130 Jets

The weaponized trainer has also been exported to Algeria and Belarus

Retrofits Pushed Avionics Sales Growth in 2014, Says AEA

Total worldwide avionics sales were worth more than $2.5 billion in 2014.

Bombardier Replaces Commercial Head Amid CSeries Unrest

Replaces Mike Arcamone with ILFC executive while CFO Retires

U.S. Announces Proposed Arms Sales to Pakistan, Egypt

Pakistan has requested 15 Bell AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters, while Egypt is seeking additional Hellfire missiles.

Russian Lessor IFC Eyeing Alternatives to Bombardier

Financing barriers cloud prospects of CSeries, Q400 deals

FAA Restores India’s Safety Ranking

Country's airlines can now add service to U.S.

Regulations and Government

IATA: Germanwings Crash Could Lead to Hiring Changes

IATA director general and CEO Tony Tyler said airlines may consider psychological testing of pilots as a result of Germanwings crash.

Former MD Helicopters Exec Pleads Guilty to Ethics Charges

Vergez's post-service employment with MD came to light after two former executives there filed a federal whistleblower lawsuit.

Fedex Moves to Buy TNT, Seeing Long-term Growth in Europe

Seeks to acquire package carrier TNT of The Netherlands for $4.8 billion

Pratt & Whitney Rolls Out Engine Fix to F-35 Fighter Fleet

The engine manufacturer is retrofitting a part of its F135 engine to resolve the problem that prevented the international debut of the F-35.

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